Estonian Rib Hat (Fingering) by Gail Tanquary

Estonian Rib Hat (Fingering)

Knitting
September 2014
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
6.5 stitches = 1 inch
in Stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
390 yards (357 m)
Adult Woman Medium (19" circumference, unstretched)
English
This pattern is available for free.

The Estonian Rib pattern pops with the high-contrast combination of Mini Solid and slow-striping Mini Mochi. Estonian Rib mimics the effect of entrelac without all the work. The bottom edge is folded and sewn on the inside of the hat for a sturdy rim.

Level: Easy/Intermediate

Size: Adult Woman Medium (~19” circumference, unstretched)

Materials:
1 ball Crystal Palace Mini Mochi, shown in 101 Intense Rainbow
1 ball Crystal Palade Mini Solid, shown in 1198 Jet Black
Crystal Palace Bamboo Needles: US Size 2 and 4, 16” circular knitting needles
Crystal Palace Bamboo Needles: US Size 4, 8” double-pointed needles
5 Stitch markers

Gauge: 6.5 sts = 1” in stockinette stitch