A combination of its simplicity, practicality, and of course, beauty, has made our Classic Ribbed Hat a favorite for years. Its reputation was built on a one-color design, but if stripes or colorblocks are calling to you, pick up one of these two-skein bundles for ready-to-go color combinations in our over-the-top gorgeous Cashmere Merino Bloom. Twenty-five percent of this yarn is the softest Mongolian cashmere you can imagine, enough that you really feel its incredible softness and wonderful warmth and enough that you see a delicate halo bloom around your hat. The other 75% of Cashmere Merino Bloom is extra fine merino… Also very soft, but with the characteristics of wool: sproingy-ness to help the hat keep its shape and durability so it has a nice, long life. Pick your favorite and cast on!
2 skeins of Cashmere Merino Bloom in two different colors, 75% extra fine merino and 25% cashmere. Each skein is 218 yards/ 100 grams. One bundle makes 1-3 Classic Ribbed Hats, depending on the size and style (see yardage recommendations below to make your calculations!).
Solid Color Version
Color A: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s); approximately 110 (140, 180, 215, 260) yards required.
For our solid 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
For our thin stripe Adult Small sample, we used Red Poppy and Heirloom White.
Thick Color Version
Color A: 1 skein; approximately 65 (85, 115, 130, 160) yards required
For our thick stripe 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
For our two colorblocks 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 our three colorblocks Adult Medium sample, we used Night Blue and Reed Gray.
You’ll also need . . .
US 3 (3.25 mm), 16-inch circular needles, for Adult sizes
A set of US 3 double pointed needles, for all sizes
Stitch markers, including one unique
Our free online Classic Ribbed Hat pattern
32 stitches and 33 rounds = 4 inches in 1×1 rib, unstretched
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): Approximately 7¾ (9, 10¼, 11¼, 12¼) inches (Striped versions may be slightly longer than solid and colorblock versions.)
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