Mistake Stitch Rib Hat

The knit and purl stitch are the backbone to any knitting project. In this hat, the knits and purls are sequenced to give a pleasing texture and intuitive knitting experience. Instructions included are for those of you ready to work in the round or with steps for knitting flat before seaming. Wear with a little slouch or the brim folded up for a snugger, cosier fit. Whether you choose to add a pompom or not is your call.

SIZES
Circumference (when slightly stretched): 51 cm (20 in), unstretched: 48 cm (19 in)
Length (not including 5 cm (2 in) turnback): 19 cm (7.5 in)

YARN
The Fibre Co. Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere, 145 m (159 yd) per 50 g hank) in shade Red Jasper – 2 hanks

You can purchase Road to China Light from select local yarn shops around the world and directly from The Fibre Co.’s online shop. Follow this link for a list of stockists.

NEEDLES

For version worked in the round
3.25mm (US 3) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle (or size to obtain gauge)
1 set of five 3.25mm (US 3) double-pointed needles (or size to obtain gauge)
Alternatively the hat can be worked using the magic loop technique with an 80 cm (32 in) circular needle throughout

For version worked flat
1 pair 3.25mm (US 3) needles (or size to obtain gauge)

TENSION
30 sts and 40 rnds / rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over patt using 3.25mm (US 3) needles.

Foundations: The first wobbly scarf you knit and knotted proudly around your neck to keep out the cold. The handmade mittens you wore as a child, a gift from a beloved relative. When we think about the hours spent making those items, we understand that they are an act of love. It’s the time you set aside for your own creativity that day. It’s the way you felt as your beloved pulled on your hat as they left for work that day. Each stitch, a hidden wish. The gift of handmade is at the core of our latest series of design collections. We named it ‘Foundations’ because these are the building blocks for a lifelong hobby in which we can clothe ourselves and our loved ones in beautiful colours and texture.