Knitted Whirly Rib Cap
The Knitted Whirly Rib Cap is a delightful accessory that adds a touch of cozy charm to any outfit. This stylish cap features a unique swirling rib pattern that gives it a fun and eye-catching look. Its soft and snug material ensures warmth and comfort on chilly days, making it a perfect choice for both style and practicality. Whether you're out for a casual walk or heading to a coffee date, this cap will elevate your winter ensemble with its trendy and cheerful design. Donning the Knitted Whirly Rib Cap is sure to bring a smile to your face and keep you feeling warm and fashionable wherever you go!
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
Not sure which size to make? Check my handy size and measuring guide!
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.