Classic Ribbed Hat in Nigh Aran

MATERIALS

1 (2, 2, 2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Nigh Aran, 100% cashmere. Each skein is 100 yards/ 55 grams; approximately 98 (131, 165, 200) total yards required.

US 5 (3.75 mm), 12- or 16-inch circular knitting needles OR US 5, 32-inch circular needles for Magic Loop

If using 12- or 16-inch circular needles: A set of US 5 double pointed needles

Stitch markers, including one unique

We knit our samples in the following sizes and colors…

BABY: Silver Poplar

TODDLER/KID: Wren Feather

ADULT SMALL: Beech Wood, Flannel Suit, and Ocean Storm

GAUGE 24 stitches and 29 rounds = 4 inches in 1×1 rib, unstretched

SIZES For help choosing a hat size, check out our complete guide on How to Knit the Right Hat Size!

Baby (Toddler/Kid, Adult Small, Adult Large)

Finished Circumference (unstretched): 12 (14, 16, 18) inches, comfortably stretching to approximately 14–16 (16–19, 19–22, 22–25) inches

Finished Height (uncuffed): Approximately 9 (10¼, 11¼, 12¼) inches

Pattern originally designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Jake Canton, and updated by Purl Soho designer, Hiromi Glover.