Gridiron Hat

Gridiron is a traditional beanie style hat that uses the basket rib stitch to create a grid effect. The pattern makes for a quick project that can be knit up in less than 5 hours and consists of a four row repeat and standard crown decreasing. This hat looks equally good on men and women. Skill Level Easy Sizes One size fits most Yarn Options 1 skein Lion Brand Jiffy (100% acrylic 135yds/ skein) 1 skein Martha Stewarts Crafts Alpaca Blend (40% wool 40% acrylic 20% alpaca 115yd/skein) color shown: Magpie 1 skein Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky (100% baby alpaca 108yds/ skein) color shown: 579 Gauge 14.5 sts and 18 rows per 4”x4” swatch in basket rib stitch pattern Needles One 16″ circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge 4 DPN’s in same size Suggested needle size: US 10 (6mm) Tools Removable stitch markers (1), tapestry needle This is a free pattern. Please share it with your friends and use it for charity knitting. If you would like to produce this pattern commercially please contact wholesale@argylesheep.com for licensing. (selling finished hats to friends and at craft shows is fine.) Credit is appreciated for derivative works.