A Twist in the Rib

This hat is knit brim up, twisting the purls to create sleek distinction in the 1x1 ribbing. The hat is worn with the brim flipped up, showcasing the textural change between sides of the ribbing. **Materials** Yarn: Malabrigo Rios or worsted weight equivalent. Samples have been knit with Cascade 220 and Malabrigo Rios. [Size Small: Approx 160 yd (146.3m); Size Medium: Approx 205 yd (187.45m); Size Large: Approx. 250 yd. (228.8m)] Needles: 16" US 7/4.5mm Circulars & US 7/4.5mm DPNs (or longer circulars if Magic Loop is preferred). Misc: 11 stitch markers (one of a unique color to distinguish the start-of-round marker), tapestry needle. **Sizes** (Small) Medium ((Large)) Medium fits snug on a head circumference of approx. 22 ¾" [57.8cm] **Gauge** 28 stitches and 32 rows to 4" [10cm] in half twisted rib on US 7 [4.5mm] needles **Finished Measurements** Circumference: Approx. (15 7/16"), 18", ((20 7/12”)), [(39.17cm), 45.72cm, ((52.27cm))] un-stretched Length: 10 ¾" - 11 ¾" depending on desired brim length **Stitches Used** Brim/Body: k1, p1c Decreases: K2tog, k1, p1c **Abbreviations** CO - cast on k- knit p1c - purl through the front loop and wrap working yarn clockwise k2tog - knit 2 together EOS - end of section RSER - repeat section to end of round