Designed by Gudrun Johnston for Brooklyn Tweed, the aptly named Ribsy hat features classic fisherman’s rib and twisted rib. Knit in delicate Peerie, watch as Ribsy works itself into a textured hat in both beanie and slouchy versions. Brooklyn Tweed considers this pattern a level 2 out of 5 in difficulty and offers it as a hard copy only. For more information about materials, gauge, and size, click Product Details, above.
1(2) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed’s Peerie, shown in colors Tincture, Patina, and Kettle; or 205 (290) total yards of fingering weight yarn
US 4 (3.5 mm), 16-inch circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
A set of US 4 double pointed needles, or same size as gauge needles
US 1 (2.25 mm), 16-inch circular needles, or 3 sizes smaller than gauge needle for Brim
31 stitches and 40 rounds = 4 inches in Twin Rib pattern with gauge needle(s), after blocking
Beanie (Slouchy)
18½ inch [47 cm] circumference, 8 (10) inches [20.5 (25.5) cm] in length