Classic Ribbed Hat
Classic Ribbed Hat
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If you had to pick (or pack) one knit piece to see you through whatever the day throws your way, it would be hard to choose more wisely than our Classic Ribbed Hat. In cozy Cashmere Merino Bloom, it is the most perfect be-warm, go-anywhere, look-good head topper we can imagine!
Wear it cuffed, wear it slouchy. Wear it bright, wear it neutral. Throw it in your bag just in case or don’t take it off all weekend. Wherever it goes, however it rolls (or doesn’t), the Classic Ribbed Hat is sized for everyone, from babies to adults, and only requires one skein to make it (okay, except for the largest size, which requires two). Cashmere Merino Bloom is a combo of incredibly soft and toasty cashmere, along with extra fine merino, a good addition for keeping the hat in shape! Plus, we just added 16 colors to the palette, so now you can go vivid with something like potent Red Poppy or purple-y Lotus Flower, or keep your warm head cool in Gray Pearl or Blue Rust. A classic among classics, this is the one!
UPDATE: NOW IN NEW COLORS
FEBRUARY 2023
We now have over twenty colors of Cashmere Merino Bloom and with sizes from tiny baby to big grandpa, you’re going to want more than one Classic Ribbed Hat. So pick a palette and cast on!
UPDATE: NOW IN NEW COLORS + STYLES
SEPTEMBER 2023
We’re so in love with this hat in Cashmere Merino Bloom that we whipped up a few more colors and added some striped and colorblocked versions to the mix, as well! If you’re opting to play with color, try a Classic Ribbed Hat Bundle for color combinations that have already been perfectly matched!
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Jake Canton. Click here to see even more of Jake’s designs!
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Materials
- 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Cashmere Merino Bloom, 75% extra fine merino and 25% cashmere. Each skein is 218 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 94 (138, 181, 202, 264) yards required. We used the colors Bright Flamingo, Pink Apricot, and Autumn Oak.
- US 3 (3.25 mm), 16-inch circular needles
- A set of US 3 double pointed needles
- Stitch markers, plus 1 unique
Gauge
32 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches in 1×1 rib unstretched
Size
UPDATE December 5, 2022: We’ve increased the range of stretch these hats have. In reality, that 1×1 rib is pretty stretchy!
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): 8 (9¼, 10½, 11½, 12½)
SAMPLES: The hats shown here are sizes Baby (in Bright Flamingo), Kid (in Pink Apricot) and Adult Medium (in Autumn Oak).
Pattern
Begin
Cast 84 (96, 108, 120, 132) stitches onto circular needles. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Place unique stitch marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Round 1: *K1, p1, repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat Round 1 until piece measures 6¼ (7, 8¼, 9, 9½) inches from cast-on edge.
Crown
NOTE: Change to double pointed needles when necessary.
Set-Up Round: Remove unique end-of-round marker, k1, replace marker for new end-of-round, *[p1, k1] 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) times, pm (place marker), repeat from * to end of round, omitting final stitch marker which is end-of-round marker. [6 stitch markers placed, including unique end-of-round marker]
Kid, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large Sizes Only
Round 1: [*P1, k1, repeat from * to 2 stitches before next marker, k2tog] 6 times. [6 stitches decreased]
Round 2: [*P1, k1, repeat from * to 1 stitch before next marker, k1] 6 times.
Round 3: [*P1, k1, repeat from * to 3 stitches before next marker, p1, k2tog] 6 times. [6 stitches decreased]
Round 4: *P1, k1, repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat Rounds 1-4 – (0, 1, 2, 3) more time(s). [84 stitches remain]
All Sizes
Round 1: [*P1, k1, repeat from * to 2 stitches before next marker, k2tog] 6 times. [6 stitches decreased]
Round 2: [*P1, k1, repeat from * to 3 stitches before next marker, p1, k2tog] 6 times. [6 stitches decreased]
Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 four more times. [24 stitches remain]
Next Round: *P1, k1, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. [18 stitches remain]
Next Round: *P1, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. [12 stitches remain]
Next Round: *K2tog, repeat from * to end of round. [6 stitches remain]
Cut yarn and thread tail onto a tapestry needle. Thread tail through remaining stitches. Pull taught and bring tail to inside of hat to weave in.
Weave in the ends and block as desired.
If you would like a free PDF copy of our Classic Ribbed Hat pattern, please enter your email into the field below, and we’ll send it right over. It includes the pattern above, plus some striped and colorblock versions, in an easier-to-read, beautiful format. Use either version to cast on your new favorite hat!
Classic Ribbed Hat
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Hi there,
This is a beautiful pattern – thank you!
I’ve knitted up a gauge and using 3.25mm needles it’s coming up as 9.5cm to 32 stitches – or 35 stitches to 4 inches. Do you have a suggestion of what would be best to do from this info?
TIA for any help you can offer.
Best wishes,
Vanessa
Hi Vanessa,
Thanks for reaching out. It sounds like your gauge is a bit tight, so I’d recommend swatching again with larger needles! If this is daunting, I’d recommend checking out our All About Gauge tutorial, which includes some very useful information. I hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
My apologies if I already posted this but I want to make this hat as my first hat project. How will I know when to switch to double pointed needles? Thank you!
Hi Gabrielle,
Thanks for writing in! We’re so excited and grateful that you’re interested in making our Classic Ribbed Hat for your first hat project! You’ll know to switch to DPNs when the number of stitches on your circular needles becomes too few to comfortably spread out over your needles! DPNs are useful for knitting smaller circumferences, so once you find that it’s difficult to knit the rounds of the hat on circular needles, you can switch to DPNs. Hope this helps and we hope you give this hat pattern a try!
All the best,
Cat
Hi there. Id love to knit up this pattern or another you’d recommend for my newborn soon to arrive in a week lol. I have cashmere merino bloom I’d like to use. Any recommendations on pattern adjustments for a newborn size?
Hi Evie,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend making the Baby size. 1 x 1 ribbing has a ton of stretch, so the hat should fit a newborn in its unstretched form, and then will continue to fit as they grow!
All the best,
Lili
Hi! Would it work to use Good Wool in this pattern instead of cashmere merino bloom? Thanks!
Hi Emma,
You can absolutely use Good Wool for this pattern! Since Good Wool is thinner than Cashmere Merino Bloom though, you may just need to adjust the number of stitches you cast on in order to make sure the hat comes to the correct size.
To figure out your cast-on number, you will want to first knit a gauge swatch in pattern. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the finished circumference of your size and cast on the nearest multiple of 12. Then you can follow the pattern as written, just making sure to evenly divide the stitches at the Set-Up Round for the CROWN.
Here’s how to work Set-Up Round of CROWN with any multiple of 12 stitch count:
Set-Up Round: Remove unique end-of-round marker, k1, replace marker for new end-of-round, *[p1, k1] (cast-on / 12) times, pm (place marker), repeat from * to end of round, omitting final stitch marker which is end-of-round marker. [6 stitch markers placed, including unique end-of-round marker]
Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi,
I’m
Making this for a 2 1/2 years old girl. Her head circumference is 19” around.
I am choosing to make adult small size for her based on pattern specs. Since kid size will only stretch comfortably to 18”.
Does she have an abnormally large
Size head? Would the kid size work?
If I make adult small should I follow instructions exactly or adjust for the height?
I like a pretty thick cuff too.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for your question! Your little one will be so cute in her new hat! I recommend knitting the small adult size and checking how you like the fit at around 5″ with the brim folded. My little ones also have larger heads but it means we get to swap hats in the winter! Once you are at a point where you are happy with the folded cuff and body length, you can start on your decrease section, this will add around an additional 4.5 inches to the top of your hat. I hope this helps but if you need further assistance, please feel free to let me know!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Hello. I definitely want to make this hat! Is there a less expensive material that would also work with this pattern? I am a novice. I will be back for the cashmere if it works out well but too worried to start with that.
Hi Emily,
Thanks for reaching out. Since this pattern was designed for a DK weight yarn, you can generally use another DK weight yarn as a substitute! In particular, Knitting Yarn would be a great (and much less expensive) choice!
As always though, we recommend knitting a gauge swatch before casting on your project, especially when you are substituting yarns. You may need to size up or down your needles in order to get the correct gauge! If you would like to learn more about this, we have a handy tutorial called All About Gauge.
Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Do you have the yarns seen in the picture for the purl bee? Thanks in advance.
Hi Gail,
Thanks for reaching out! Can you let me know what picture you’re referencing? I’m not sure I know what you’re asking about. In the meantime, I wanted to let you know that the yarn we knit the Classic Ribbed Hat in is Cashmere Merino Bloom, in case that’s useful!
All the best,
Lili
Hi! Is it possible to make this hat with the magic loop technique? If so, can I just use the same number of stitches for each row?
Thank you very much and sorry if you have already answered it!
Hi Carolina,
Thanks for reaching out. You can absolutely use magic loop for this hat, since it’s worked in the round! I’d recommend using at least 40-inch-long circular needles though, since the circumference of the hat is fairly large for magic loop. And the stitch count would be the same no matter what needle technique you use!
All the best,
Lili
For my gauge swatch, is that to be knit in the round? And if so, is the four inches a circumference or the layed flat measurement?
Hi Valerie,
Thanks for writing in! Since this hat is knit in the round, we recommend also swatching in the round so you can get the most accurate gauge measurement. When swatching, it’s always best to make a large gauge swatch (larger in both length and width than 4 inches), so that you can take the measurement from the central stitches, avoiding the edge stitches where the tension is uneven. I would recommend making a 6×6 inch swatch, which in the case of this pattern, would need a cast-on of about 48 stitches. Once you’ve made a 6×6 inch square, you can measure the number of stitches and rows in the central 4 inches!
All the best,
Lili
Thank you so much I am a knitter just can not find patterns I already have some just was curious about this pattern
Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks for writing in! We’re always happy to answer questions about any of our patterns, so please don’t hesitate reach out regarding anything you’re curious about.
All the best,
Lili
Firstly I would like to thank your amazing team for all the beautiful patterns and assistance offered. I am wondering of this pattern be suitable for your beautiful cashmere Nigh as they appear to be a similar weight?
Hi Dianne,
Thank you so much for your kind words! Nigh would be perfect for this hat pattern. I’d just recommend knitting a gauge swatch before casting on your project, to make sure you get the correct gauge. You may need to size up or down your needles!
Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hello,
I want to make a hat that is sized between an Adult Medium and Adult Large by casting on 126 stitches. Can I then get to the 84 stitches at the end of the first set of decreases by doing one more round of decreases? I think it would go like this:
Knit Rounds 1-4 two times
Knit Rounds 1, 2, 3
Knit Round 1 again before finishing with Round 4 (P1,K1)
I think that would get me to 84 stitches and I can continue on with the remaining decreases as written in the pattern?
Thanks,
Kelsey
Hi Kelsey,
Thanks for reaching out! This pattern actually works over a multiple of 12 stitches, so 126 won’t quite work with the CROWN decreases as written. But not to worry! There is absolutely a way to make it work with the stitch count you have.
First, you’ll need to decrease from 126 stitches to 120 stitches. To do this, work the Set-Up Round as follows to place your stitch markers: Work in pattern, placing a stitch marker after 20 stitches, then 22, three times, so that you have 6 total sections, alternating between 20 and 22 stitches each. Then, work two rounds of decreases (with a plain round in between them) in only the sections with 22 stitches.
Now you should have 120 stitches, in line with the Adult Medium size. After working one round in pattern, you can then just start following the instructions for the Adult Medium, beginning with Round 1 of the decreases! The extra decreases will not impact the look of the overall hat at all, since this method of dealing with them does so in line with the structure of the pattern.
I hope this helps, but please let me know if you have any other questions!
All the best,
Lili
Perfect – I can do the decreases in that way. Thanks so much!
I need help with the decreases because I only cast on 88 stitches! How to do?? Thanks so much.
Hi Evan,
Unfortunately, this hat only works over a multiple of 12 stitches. However, you could make some modifications to the pattern in order to make it work with 88 stitches! Here’s how to do that:
Set-Up Round: Remove unique end-of-round marker, k1, replace marker for new end-of-round, *([p1, k1] 7 times, pm) twice, [p1, k1] 8 times, pm, repeat from * to end of round, omitting final stitch marker. [6 stitch markers placed, including unique end-of-round marker]
You should now have 6 sections of stitches on your needles, 2 groups of 14 stitches, 1 group of 16 stitches, 2 more groups of 14 stitches, and 1 final group of 16 stitches.
Round 1: *([p1, k1] to next marker, sm) twice, [p1, k1] to 2 stitches before next marker, k2tog, sm, repeat from * to end of round. [2 stitches decreased]
Round 2: *([p1, k1] to next marker, sm) twice, [p1, k1] to 1 stitch before next marker, k1, sm, repeat from * to end of round.
Round 3: *([p1, k1] to next marker, sm) twice, [p1, k1] to 3 stitches before next marker, p1, k2tog, sm, repeat from * to end of round. [2 stitches decreased]
Round 4: *P1, k1, repeat from * to end of round.
You will now have 84 stitches on your needles, so you can continue to normal decrease section of pattern, following the instructions for here Baby size!
All the best,
Lili
So I’m using the magic loop and on the crown it says k1, pm then *p1,k1 9 times, pm* until I’ve got 6 stitch markers but I’m stumped bc the first knit stitch I can’t get to bc it’s at the beginning of my work if that makes since.
Hi Samantha,
Thanks for reaching out! I’m a little bit confused about what you’re describing. Would you be able to send a photo of your work to customerservice@purlsoho.com? That way we can better visualize what’s going on!
All the best,
Lili
The KAL looks like fun! Is this on Ravelry?
You instruct to put in a hashtag. Never done this before! Is this on Instagram or TicToc or something like that? Obviously I don’t participate in those….just Ravelry. Is it still possible to participate in the KAL? Thanks
Hello,
Thanks for reaching out! Our KAL is not being run on Ravelry, but there are other ways to participate even if you don’t have social media. For instance, you can browse through the latest projects on our KAL landing page, and you can also join our Zoom + Knit meetings throughout the KAL!
All the best,
Lili
I would like to knit a hat using yarn that is washable. Can you suggest some that would work for this knit along project?
Thanks!
Hi Micki,
For a machine washable alternative, I would recommend using Morning! This yarn is a blend of cotton and yak, and it can be put in the washer and dryer (it says lay flat to dry on the product page, but we’ve had great success putting it in the dryer on low/gentle).
As always though, we recommend knitting a gauge swatch before casting on your project, especially when you are substituting yarns. You may need to size up or down your needles in order to get the correct gauge!
All the best,
Lili
Hi there,
Thanks for this ace pattern. I’m having a bit of a brain melt understanding the decrease, when it says (p1,k1) 9 times, does that mean the stitches in brackets count as “one” stitch? So essentially you would do 18 individual stitches? Thank you!
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for reaching out, and yes, exactly! You’ll work both of the two stitches within the brackets 9 times, which adds up to 18 total stitches. Hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
Hi! I’m hoping to knit five of these for Christmas gifts and was wondering approximately how long it takes to knit each one?
Thanks!
Hi Samantha,
I’m afraid that this is something that’s pretty hard to give an accurate estimate for, since every knitter knits at a different speed! But I asked my coworkers, who have knit the Adult Small size, and they said it took them about a week (knitting about 1 hour per day on average) to complete the hat. Hope this helps you plan ahead!
All the best,
Lili
Can I use magic loop instead of double pointed needles? Thank you!
Hi Claire,
Yes! You can absolutely use magic loop instead of DPNs.
All the best,
Lili
I’m a bit confused on your gauge? The yarn you show you used has 5-5.5 stiches per inch on a size 5-7 needle. But your gauge on the pattern says 8stiches per inch? So do I find a replacement yarn for 8 stiches per inch or match the yarn gauge?
Hi Nora,
Thanks for writing in! This pattern is in a 1 x 1 ribbing stitch pattern, which will almost always have a much narrower gauge than stockinette stitch since it’s so stretchy and pulls inward. The recommended gauge we give on our product pages is in stockinette, and it’s also more of a general approximation of the average gauge for that yarn than a requirement!
All the best,
Lili
Hello! I just completed this pattern and it turned out beautifully (except for a few tricky dropped stitches and held breaths towards the end 🙂 ). I’m interested in making this again for my husband, but I’m curious if I could translate this pattern to a ribbed cuff and just stockinette stitch for the rest. Will the crown look okay if done that way (using the same decrease sequence but just using knit stitch the whole time?). Thank you!!
Hi Sara,
Yay, we’re so happy to hear that you finished your Classic Ribbed Hat! That is a great question! You could try making this with a ribbed brim and stockinette for the rest of the hat, but it would require some alterations since stockinette stitch has a much different gauge than ribbing. I recommend actually checking out our Basic Hats For Everyone in Nigh DK pattern (https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2023/11/30/basic-hats-for-everyone-in-nigh-dk/), which you can get for free! These hats also utilize DK weight yarn like Cashmere Merino Bloom and there’s a style that is exactly what you’re looking for.
With any yarn substitutions, we also highly recommend doing a gauge swatch to make sure your gauge is consistent with the pattern. You might find that you need to adjust your needle size! Here’s our guide on swatching if you’d like more information (https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2020/08/20/all-about-gauge/)!
I hope this helps!
All the best,
Cat
Hi! Hoping you can help! I want to make this for my husband, but I started the adult large and fear it won’t be big enough. I know it has a lot of stretch, but my husband does have a pretty big head LOL should I begin again, adding 12-24 stitches? What is your recommendation? Thank you!
& Thank you for the pattern, it really is lovely!
Hi Kari,
I promise, it’ll stretch a ton once you’ve knit more! The Adult Large can fit up to a 25-inch head circumference, which is very, very large. So it should probably fit your husband just fine, but if you’re uncertain, I’d recommend measuring his head to be sure!
All the best,
Lili
Thank you for the response, I measured his head and did a bit more knitting – enough to try on & it should work without adding stitches, thankfully.
I have another question, unfortunately. I’ve just finished the set up round for the crown & I’m not sure how to continue. I have a k1 at the start of my row with a marker. & Then I have 6 p1k1 (x11) sections, with a marker in the last stitch of each set (minus the last set, having omitted the k1 with the marker). I’m still not 100% sure I’ve done the set up correctly with the marker placement. And if I start the next round in that k1, I’ll be putting a purl in a knit stitch and so everything will be off by a stitch. All of that to say, am I misreading the pattern, did I miss something, or do I have it correct? I’m thoroughly confused.
Hi Kari,
When you begin your decreases, you will first move your BOR marker one stitch over to the left. This means you will be set up to start your section with a P1! In this section, you should have a total of 6 stitch markers separating 22 stitches each. After you have placed these markers, each section will have the (p1,k1) x11 for a total of 22 sts in each section. I hope this helps but please let us know if you have any more questions!
All the best,
Gavriella
Hi
sorry to disturb you but i think the shape crown is wrong for the Size Adult medium with 108 stitches the repetition is 6 and not 8 so there 12 stitches between each stitches markers
At list 9 stitches markers placed, including unique end-of-round marker]
I hope i can help someone doesn’t understood
See you 💁🏻♀️🌸
Hello,
Thanks for writing in! I took a look over the pattern, and I can confirm that it’s correct as written. However, I noticed that you mentioned you have 108 stitches on your needles, and I wanted to let you know that that’s the stitch count for the Adult Small size, not the Adult Medium! I’d recommend following the instructions for the Adult Small hat, and everything should work out! You’ll end up with 6 groups of 18 stitches each, which adds up to 108 total stitches.
All the best,
Lili
Hey! I cast on 154 stitches (24 extra) because the gauge was a bit smaller with this yarn. Do you recommend continuing with the 6 stitch markers and just adding 4 extra stitches, or adding an extra stitch marker to have 7 instead of 6?
Hi Ali,
Thank you for writing in! I would recommend going with an additional increase section to keep all your sticthes proportional. I hope this helps but if you need further assistance we would be happy to answer any questions!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
How would you fix and prevent laddering when using dpns? I started with dpns as I’m very new to knitting and find them easier than the circular needles.
Hi Aleasha,
Thanks for writing in. We are happy to hear you have found a method that works for you. Laddering is unfortunately a common effect of DPNs, frustrating as it is! It is caused by the uneven tension between each needle, but there are solutions!
One way to pretty much get rid of laddering is to shift the stitches around on your DPNs after every couple of rounds. This displaces the junctions between needles, so that they fall between different stitches along the length of the sleeve, thus distributing the uneven tension so that it doesn’t all fall in one column.
We also recommend a slightly aggressive block to help even out those stitches once you are finished. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Hello! I’m a very beginner knitter and this is my first time knitting in the round and using DPNs, so please excuse my naiveté. I am about to begin the crown, and the pattern says to change to DPNs “when necessary”. How do I know when that is?
Hi Anna,
That’s a great question! You will want to switch to DPNs when your stitches are stretching far too much to fit around your circular cable. You will notice it will become more difficult to get stitches from one needle to the next and at that point you can switch to your DPN needles. I hope this helps but please let us know if you have any other questions!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Hi there! Does the hat stay cuffed as shown in the photos? I have seen other knitters put in a specific stitch or double knit to ensure the “cuff” stays “cuffed” but don’t see anything about that in this pattern. Thanks in advance!
Hi Rachael,
Thank you for writing in! The brim of this hat stays folded but is not sewn down or attached in any way. My Classic Ribbed Hat stays cuffed as long as I am wearing it and it’s actually slightly larger than my head. I hope this helps but please let me know if you have any other questions!
Happy making,
Gavriella
Pattern is relatively easy to follow. As a beginner took me about two weeks to complete. Downside is the length of the hat. I made the adult medium. The ‘crown’ adds about another 3-5 inches on top of the 9 inches so it looks absolutely ridiculous. Kind of upset about it but whatevs.
Hi Angel,
We are so sorry to hear you are not happy with your hat! We would like to suggest cuffing your brim for a better fit or even a double cuff could look really lovely! In the future, knitting fewer rounds for the body could help get the fit you’d like! Especially if the height is longer than you’d like. I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Gavriella
Hi, would this pattern still work if i did 2×2 vs 1×1?
thanks
Hi Simone,
Thank you for writing in! Unfortunately, this pattern won’t translate for a 2 x 2 rib but we think you would quite enjoy our Watch Cap Hat which uses this thicker ribbing! This pattern even includes instructions for matching mitts! Please let us know if you have any other questions!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Hi!
I accidentally cast on 116 stitches. Is there a way to make this work?
Hi Jenna,
Thank you for writing in! I am sorry to hear you have accidentally cast on the wrong number of stitches but I would recommend starting over as this pattern works over a multiple of 12. Since 116 isn’t divisible by 12, you will run into trouble at the crown increases. If you are comfortable doing so, I would recommend decreasing by 8 stitches in pattern to be able to work the crown decreases correctly, but would recommend adding a lifeline to your work before doing this in the case you have to rip back. Please let us know if you have any other questions and we would be happy to help!
All the best,
Gavriella
Hi – hoping you can clarify one of the steps in the crown decrease section!
In the All Sizes part, the first two steps say to decrease by six stitches and then repeat both steps four times, with 24 stitches remaining at the end. The previous step (at the end of the first set of instructions, after the set-up round) has the remaining stitch count at 84. If I were to repeat those two decrease rounds a total of four times, wouldn’t I wind up with 36 stitches rather than 24? (I’m knitting the adult small).
Thanks so much!
-Rachel
Hi Rachel,
Thank you for writing in! Since you will be decreasing 6 stitches for each of the two rounds, you will repeat those 2 rounds four MORE times, working them 5 times each total for a remainder of 24 stitches. I hope this helps but please let me know if you have any other questions.
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
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