Classic Ribbed Hat

MATERIALS Purl Soho’s Cashmere Merino Bloom, 75% extra fine merino and 25% cashmere. Each skein is 218 yards/ 100 grams.

Solid Color Version

Color A: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s); approximately 110 (140, 180, 215, 260) yards required.

For our Baby samples, we used Vintage Jade, Wheat Flour, and True Turquoise; for Kid samples, we used Hydrangea Blossom, Fresh Fig, and Warm Honey; for Adult Small, we used Crocus Bud and Golden Green; for Adult Medium, we used Red Poppy and Conch Shell; and for Adult Large, we used Night Blue.

Thin Stripe Version

Color A: 1 skein; approximately 55 (70, 95, 110, 135) yards required

Color B: 1 skein; approximately 55 (70, 95, 110, 135) yards required

For an Adult Small sample, we used Red Poppy and Heirloom White.

Thick Stripe Version

Color A: 1 skein; approximately 65 (85, 115, 130, 160) yards required

Color B: 1 skein; approximately 60 (75, 100, 120, 145) yards required

For another Adult Small sample, we used Rosebud Pink and Icicle Blue.

Two Colorblocks Version

Color A: 1 skein; approximately 90 (110, 145, 175, 210) yards required

Color B: 1 skein; approximately 20 (30, 35, 45, 50) yards required

For an Adult Medium sample, we used High Tide and Hydrangea Blossom.

Three Colorblocks Version

Color A: 1 skein; approximately 70 (90, 115, 140, 165) yards required

Color B: 1 skein; approximately 40 (50, 65, 75, 90) yards required

For another Adult Medium sample, we used Night Blue and Reed Gray.

You’ll also need . . .

US 3 (3.25 mm), 16-inch circular knitting needles, for Adult sizes only

A set of US 3 double pointed needles OR US 3, 32-inch circular needles for Magic Loop

Stitch markers, including 1 unique

GAUGE 32 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches in 1×1 rib unstretched

SIZES Baby (Kid, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

Finished Circumference (unstretched): 10½ (12, 13½, 15, 16½) inches, comfortably stretching to approximately 13–16 (15–18, 17–20, 19–23, 21–25) inches

Finished Height (uncuffed): App