Knitted Whirly Rib Cap

The Knitted Whirly Rib Cap is a whimsical and cozy accessory that will surely bring a touch of charm to your winter wardrobe. Its unique ribbed pattern gives it a fun and stylish twist, perfect for adding a pop of color and texture to any outfit. Whether you're heading out for a brisk walk or simply running errands, this cap will keep you warm and looking trendy at the same time. With its soft knit fabric and comfortable fit, you'll be reaching for this adorable cap every time the temperature drops. So go ahead, embrace the chilly weather with the Knitted Whirly Rib Cap and let your fashion sense shine!

Materials:

• Yarn: 210yd/192m/100g. Worsted or Aran weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions

• Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch marker as necessary
• Tapestry needle

Sample Details

• Malabrigo Merino Worsted [210yd/192m per 100g; 100% Merino]

Gauge:

20 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.

Sizes

• To fit sizes: 18 [20, 22] in/45.5 [51, 555.75] cm
• Finished size: 16 [17.75, 19.5] in/40.5 [45, 49.75] cm

Skills Required

• Cable Cast-on
• Knitting in the round
• Increases and Decreases
• Basic Lace (eyelets)
• Draw-through Bind-off
• Blocking a Hand Knit Hat

Abbreviations

• K: knit
• P: purl
• rpt: repeat
• R/rnd(s): rounds
• st(s): stitch(es)
• M1: pick up the horizontal loop before the next stitch, place it onto the left needle & knit into the front of it
• yo: wrap yarn round needle to create a yarnover
• k2tog: knit next 2 sts together

How To

Cast on 80 [89, 98] sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker to indicate start of round.

Brim

Now work for the brim by knitting every round for 1.75 [2, 2.25] in/4.5 [5, 5.5] cm (or desired length) then work increase round once as follows:

Inc Rnd: K2 [1, 0], *K2, M1; rpt from * to end [119, 133, 147 sts]

Body

Next Rnd: *K3, [yo, k2tog] (7, 8, 9) times; rpt from * to end (7 repeats in total)

This round forms the pattern for the main body.

Work in pattern until the main body of the Hat (excluding the brim) measures approx. 3.75 [4, 4.25] in/9.5 [10, 10.75] cm

Crown

18in size jump to Rnd 5, 20in size jump to Rnd 3, 22in size start at Rnd 1

Rnd 1: *K3, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 8 times; rpt from * to end [140 sts]

Rnd 2: *K2, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 8 times; rpt from * to end [133 sts]

Rnd 3: *K3, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 7 times; rpt from * to end [126 sts]

Rnd 4: *K2, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 7 times; rpt from * to end [119 sts]

Rnd 5: *K3, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 6 times; rpt from * to end [112 sts]

Rnd 6: *K2, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 6 times; rpt from * to end [105 sts]

Rnd 7: *K3, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 5 times; rpt from * to end [98 sts]

Rnd 8: *K2, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 5 times; rpt from * to end [91 sts]

Rnd 9: *K3, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 4 times; rpt from * to end [84 sts]

Rnd 10: *K2, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 4 times; rpt from * to end [77 sts]

Rnd 11: *K3, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 3 times; rpt from * to end [70 sts]

Rnd 12: *K2, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 3 times; rpt from * to end [63 sts]

Rnd 13: *K3, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 2 times; rpt from * to end [56 sts]

Rnd 14: *K2, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 2 times; rpt from * to end [49 sts]

Rnd 15: *K3, k2tog, yo, k2tog; rpt from * to end [42 sts]

Rnd 16: *K2, k2tog, yo, k2tog; rpt from * to end [35 sts]

Rnd 17: *K3, k2tog; rpt from * to end [28 sts]

Rnd 18: *K2, k2tog; rpt from * to end [21 sts]

Rnd 19: *K1, k2tog; rpt from * to end [14 sts]

Rnd 20: *k2tog; rpt from * to end [7 sts]

Break yarn and thread through remaining 7 sts and tighten to close.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Gently wash and dry flat, avoid over stretching the brim.