Classic Ribbed Hat

MATERIALS Purl Soho’s [Cashmere Merino Bloom][1], 75% extra fine merino and 25% cashmere. Each skein is 218 yards/ 100 grams. Solid Color Version - Color A: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s); approximately 110 (140, 180, 215, 260) yards required. - For our 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 - Color B: 1 skein; approximately 55 (70, 95, 110, 135) yards required - For an Adult Small sample, we used Red Poppy and Heirloom White. Thick Stripe Version - Color A: 1 skein; approximately 65 (85, 115, 130, 160) yards required - Color B: 1 skein; approximately 60 (75, 100, 120, 145) yards required - For another 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 - Color B: 1 skein; approximately 20 (30, 35, 45, 50) yards required - For an 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 another Adult Medium sample, we used Night Blue and Reed Gray. You’ll also need . . . - US 3 (3.25 mm), 16-inch [circular knitting needles][2], for Adult sizes only - A set of US 3 [double pointed needles][3] OR US 3, 32-inch circular needles for [Magic Loop][4] - [Stitch markers][5], including 1 unique GAUGE 32 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches in 1×1 rib unstretched SIZES 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.) (NOTE: The hats shown on the light green background are sizes Baby in Wheat Flour, Kid in Warm Honey, and Adult Medium in Conch Shell; click [here][6] for that post. The colors used for our original samples, shown on the white background, are no longer available. See the original post [here][7] for color and size details.) Designed by Purl Soho designer, [Jake Canton][8]. [1]: https://www.purlsoho.com/cashmere-merino-bloom.html [2]: https://www.purlsoho.com/tools-and-notions/collection_filter--circular_needles.html [3]: https://www.purlsoho.com/tools-and-notions/collection_filter--double_pointed_needles.html [4]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/magic-loop/ [5]: https://www.purlsoho.com/tools-and-notions/collection_filter--stitch_markers.html [6]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2023/02/03/classic-ribbed-hat-in-new-colors/ [7]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2019/01/30/classic-ribbed-hat/ [8]: http://www.jakecanton.com/