Reversible Hat
A classic and timeless reversible ribbed hat knitting pattern. This beginner-friendly project uses medium weight merino wool and features a stretchy 2x2 rib design that fits most sizes.
Reversible Hat **
A classic and timeless hat that will fit any head!
SIZES
* One size. The ribbing makes this hat super stretchy, and the brim can be folded, making this hat fit nearly any size.
MATERIALS
* Merino wool medium weight yarn: 1 skein blue (1.8 oz./50 g; shown in Bergère de France Pur Mérinos Français, #291-481)
* Size 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles (16"/40 cm)
* 1 ring-style stitch marker
* Yarn needle
STITCH USED
* 2 x 2 ribbing: *knit 2, purl 2; rep from * around
GAUGE
* In 2 x 2 ribbing with size 8 (5.0 mm) needle: 4" x 4"/10 x 10 cm = 28 sts x 24 rows
INSTRUCTIONS
The stitch marker allows you to identify the beginning of the round.
Cast on 76 sts. Slide the stitch marker onto the needle before the first stitch. Work in the round in 2 x 2 ribbing for 58 rnds, about 9"/23 cm (7 3/4"/20 cm).
On the next rnd, begin decreasing: *k2tog, p2tog; repeat from * around—38 sts remaining.
Work 3 rnds in 2 x 2 ribbing.
In the next rnd, finish decreasing by knitting 2 sts together all the way around.
Knit 1 rnd.
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail of about 11 3/4"/30 cm, and thread the end through the remaining stitches. Draw tight to close the top of the hat, then weave in the end.
TIP
Embellish this hat with a great big pom-pom made from another color of yarn.
--- GLOSSARY ---
sts: stitches
rnds: rounds
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
p2tog: purl 2 stitches together
