OAKLEY SIMPLE DK RIB HAT
Skill Level
Easy *
This simple rib hat is a great basic for everyone's winter wardrobe.... With 10 size options you could knit a hat for the whole family!
The deep turned up cuff and simple gathered crown give this hat a contemporary look... and it's the perfect easy-knit project for new knitters!
Separate detailed instructions are included to knit this hat either FLAT on a pair of SINGLE POINTED needles / or IN THE ROUND on DPNs or FIXED CIRCULARS
Separate row-by-row instructions for each size make this pattern super easy to follow! You can also dip into Linda's free knit technique videos for additional help!
The ribbed hats shown here have been knitted in Sirdar Snuggly Double Knitting but you can choose any DK that recommends 4mm (US6) needles
Sizes
Newborn 6-8lbs (0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-9 years, 10-12 years, Teen/Adult S, Adult M/L)
| Size | Circumference flat-stretched | Height Unfolded | Height folded |
| 6-8lbs | 24-30cm | 17cm | 12cm |
| 0-3m | 26-33cm | 19cm | 13.5cm |
| 3-6m | 28-36cm | 20.5cm | 15cm |
| 6-12m | 30-39cm | 22cm | 16.5cm |
| 1-2yr | 32-42cm | 23.5cm | 18cm |
| 3-5yr | 34-46cm | 25cm | 19.5cm |
| 6-9yr | 37-50cm | 26.5cm | 21cm |
| 10-12yr | 40-54cm | 29cm | 22.5cm |
| Teen/Adult S | 44-58cm | 30.5cm | 24cm |
| Adult M/L | 48-63cm | 32cm | 25.5cm |
35 (40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110) gm - Sirdar Snuggly Double Knitting
When choosing alternative yarn refer to the yardage/meterage below to determine how much yarn to purchase.
126 (144, 162, 180, 216, 252, 288, 324, 360, 396) Yards
115.5 (132, 148.5, 165, 198, 231, 264, 297, 330, 363) Meters
1 pair of 3.25mm (US3) needles / or DPNs / or fixed circulars
NOTE: As this hat is knitted in rib it requires a smaller needle to knit this structure in DK (US Light worsted) yarns. This smaller needle size will give you a neat rib with elasticity and memory (it will bounce back).
If you are printing out this pattern, just print the size you are knitting along with the 'All sizes' pages to save on paper and ink. All pages are clearly numbered and indexed.
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© Copyright all rights reserved. Linda Whaley. July 2023
This pattern is copyrighted and is sold for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The use of this pattern for any other purpose is prohibited. Sharing, re-selling, or distributing this knitting pattern, making to sell this design as a finished hand knit from this knitting pattern, are all prohibited.
