Diagonal Rib Stitch Knit Hat

A few weeks ago I went camping in Joshua Tree and was wishing I had a nice, cozy, knit hat to keep my head warm during those cold desert nights. Once I came home, I immediately set to work creating this versatile, unisex hat pattern. I hope you enjoy it!

Specifications

SIZES

One size - hat is very stretchy and easily fits both female and male adult heads

GAUGE

~6 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch in diagonal rib stitch

MATERIALS

~80g of medium weight yarn - I used Lion Brand Feels Like Butta in Pale Grey
Size US5 40″ circular needle (for magic loop) - note: I tend to have a fairly loose stitch, so you may want to use larger needles to obtain the same gauge
Crochet hook and cable needle, if using tubular cast on method
Yarn or darning needle
Scissors
Pom-pom, button, needle and thread (optional if pom-pom is desired)

ABBREVIATIONS

k - knit
p - purl
K2tog - knit 2 together
p2tog - purl 2 together

Instructions

(A PDF of this pattern can be found on Etsy)

Cast on

Tubular cast on method: Using waste yarn, crochet hook, and size 5 knitting needle, provisionally cast on 61 sts. Do not join; switch to working yarn.

Row 1 (RS): *k1, yo* repeat from * until 1 st remaining, k1 (121 sts)
Row 2 (WS): *sl 1 wyif, k1* repeat from * until 1 st remaining, sl 1 wyif
Row 3: *k1, sl 1 wyif* repeat from * until 1 st remaining, k1
Row 4: *sl 1 wyif, k1* repeat from * until 1 st remaining, sl 1 wyif

Rearrange sts for k2, p2 brimming:
Row 5: *K1, sl one to cable needle, hold in back, k1, p1 from cable needle, p1*; repeat from * until 1 st remaining, sl 1 wyif.

Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist.
Next round: sl 1 st from RH to LH needle, k2tog, k1, p2, *k2, p2*; repeat from * around. Place marker at the beginning of the round (120 sts)

Note: if the cast on method above is too complex; cast on 120 sts as you would normally and join for working in the round. Other cast on methods also works, they will just result in a slightly different looking edge.

Brim

Work in k2, p2 ribbing until the hat measures ~4” from the cast on edge.

Body

Repeat each sequence below until end of round:
Rd 1-2: k2, p2
Rd 3-4: k1, p2, k1
Rd 5-6: p2, k2
Rd 7-8: p1, k2, p1

Repeat these 8 rows until hat measures ~9.5 inches from cast on edge.

Crown Shaping

Rd 1: *k2, p2, k2, p2tog*; repeat from * around (105 sts)
Rd 2: *k2, p2tog, k2, p1*; repeat from * around (90 sts)
Rd 3: *k1, p1, k2tog, p1, k1*; repeat from * around (75 sts)
Rd 4: k1, *p1, k1, p1, k2tog*; repeat from * around until 4 sts remain, then p1, k1, p1, then knit together the last st from this round with the first st from the next round (60 sts)
Rd 5: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog* repeat from * until 5 sts remain, then k1, p1, k1, p1, then knit together the last st from this round with the first st from the next round (50 sts)
Rd 6: *k1, p1, k1, p2tog* repeat from * until 4 sts remain, then k1, p1, k1, then purl together the last st from this round with the first st from the next round (40 sts)
Rd 7: *k1, p1, k2tog* repeat from * until 3 sts remain, then k1, p1, then knit together the last st from this round with the first st from the next round (30 sts)
Rd 8: *k1, p2tog* repeat from * until 2 sts remain, then k1, then purl together the last st from this round with the first st from the next round (20 sts)
Rd 9: *k2tog* repeat from * until 1 st remains, then knit that st together with the first st from the next round (10 sts).

Cut yarn leaving long tail. Using yarn needle, thread the long tail of yarn through the remaining 10 sts; pull tight to close. Bind off; weave in ends.

Optional Pom Pom

Make a 3” pom-pom or use a pre-made one like I did. Secure pom pom to hat and tie off inside. I like to secure the pom pom by sewing a button on the inside of the hat and then using the elastic loop on my pom pom to loop over the button securing the pom pom in place. This way the pom pom can be easily removed for washing or as desired.

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