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PATTERN OVERVIEW
This hat is perfect for long winter walks when the snow is falling and holiday lights are all around you. Put on cozy clothes, grab some hot chocolate, and enjoy the magical time of the year! Or book a winter wonderland photoshoot, maybe?
This pattern is great if you want to pamper yourself with a stylish hat. It is knit with mohair yarn and is very soft, fluffy and lightweight. Silk in the contents adds a delicate shine and elegance. The brim is turned up twice, so your ears are extra warm and the hat is windproof.
I must say, that I love English rib – the stitches look so puffy and full, and it also looks neater, than the single rib stitch (that’s knit 1 and purl 1). I have already knit a headband with a twist in English rib, that I’m really happy with (you can go and check that out, too). The headband is knit back and forth, but the hat is knit in the round, so there is no seam. English rib in the round and back and forth look the same, but the pattern is worked a little differently.
Gauge: 10×10cm ( 4×4 inches) 18 stitches x 24 rows in English rib.
Please take your time to knit a gauge swatch to achieve the correct size. If you have too many stitches, you should switch to larger needles. If you have too few stitches – switch to smaller needles.
Size: Adult women’s, finished measurements are: 54-57cm (21.3-26inches).
This hat is knit in the round in the English rib, bottom-up.
You will find the knitting pattern below. There is also a video tutorial at the end of this post. Enjoy!
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Supplies
To knit this hat you will need the following supplies:
- Yarn: ~ 75g (2.65 oz) of Mohair. The hat is knitted with 4 strands of yarn held together. You can go with 3 strands if you wish to use less yarn, but in that case, take smaller needles.
I used Kid-silk by Drops (4 balls of yarn, and I have used a little more than half of each ball) in color beige (12). This is a very soft yarn with a delicate shimmer, it’s 75% Mohair, and 25% Silk. Each ball is 25g (0,9 oz).
- Needles: 5mm (US 8) / 40cm (16inch) circular needles (if you wish, you can also work with double-pointed needles).
I used circular needles by Addi.
If you don’t have the mentioned yarn at hand, here are similar yarn options:
- Debbie Bliss Angel
- Rico Design Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
- Lana Grossa Silkhair
- Rowan Kidsilk Haze
- Austermann Kid Silk
HAT IN ENGLISH RIB KNITTING PATTERN
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Cast on
Loosely cast on 54 stitches plus 1 additional stitch, that is needed to join the work in the round smoothly, that’s a total of 55 stitches (don’t forget, that we are working with 4 strands held together).
I’m using the standard Longtail cast-on method, but I am casting over two needles at once – this gives me a loose cast-on. Since this hat has voluminous brim it is important for the edge to be elastic.
Make sure the stitches are not twisted and join them in the round. To do so:
1. Slip the first stitch purlwise from the left needle to the right needle.
2. Bring the second stitch from the right needle over the top of the first stitch (the one, that we have passed from the left needle)
3. Put that slipped stitch from the right needle back to the left one. Pull on the strands to tighten it a little bit and place a marker.
Alternative: You can also cast on the required 54 stitches and join them in the round by just starting to knit, but in that case, a little gap will form in the first round.
Body
The body is knit in English rib:
Round 1: *Yarn over, slip 1 stitch purlwise, knit 1*, repeat from * to * until the end of the rounds.
Round 2: *Purl together yarn over and slipped stitch, yarn over, slip 1 stitch purlwise*, repeat from * to * until the end of the round.
Round 3: *Yarn over, slip 1 stitch purlwise, knit together yarn over and slipped stitch*, repeat from * to * until the end of the round.
Repeat rounds 2 and 3 until the piece measures ~40 cm (~ 16″).
Crown
We will shape the crown in 3 rounds.
Round 1: *Purl together yarn over and slipped stitch, knit 1*, repeat from * to * until the end of the round.
Round 2: *Purl 1, knit 1*, repeat from * to * until the end of the round.
Round 3: *Knit 2 together*, repeat from * to * until the end of the round. You will have 27 stitches left.
Finishing
Cut the yarn leaving a 30 cm (~12″) tail and thread the end on a yarn needle. Pull the yarn through all the remaining stitches purlwise, pull taut to close the hole. Now you just need to weave in the ends and you are all done. Enjoy your new hat!
Handwash the hat in cold water and lay it flat to dry.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
I hope you enjoyed this hat knitting pattern, be sure to check out my other knitting patterns!
Thank you for stopping by,
Mirella.
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34 Comments
Is it possible to knit the beanie with drops’ brushed alpaca silk? And how many will I need of these if so 🙂
Hi, yes, it is possible, but it is a heavier weight yarn, so you’ll need to seriously adjust the pattern. I’ve personally haven’t tried this yarn yet, but it looks suitable for this project. I’d recommend knitting the hat with 2 or 3 strands of yarn, depending on how thick you want the hat to be (4 strands would be too many for this yarn). You’ll need to knit a gauge swatch first, wash it, and calculate, how many stitches you need to cast on… Sorry, I cannot say, how many stitches you’ll need to cast on exactly, because these yarns are not exactly replaceable 🙁
Once I cast on 55 stitches, is it supposed to look really small? I did up to row 3 and the circle fits in my hand – I’m just wondering if it would be stretchy enough to fit over my head once done? Thanks!
Yes, at the beginning the hat looks small, but it gets bigger. Hm, it shouldn’t be so small. Try to knit for at least 2 inches, if it’s still so tiny, it won’t fit… Maybe the problem is in the yarn or needles? Are you using 4 strands of kid-mohair or something different?
I’m using 3 strands of kid-mohair, so not sure if that would make a big difference? I’ll try the 2inches and then see how it goes, thanks! 🙂
Hi could you tell me what colour wool you used for this beautiful mohair and silk beanie?
Hi, I used beige (uni colour 12) 🙂
Could you also tell me if when using the four strands held together do you initially rewind the four balls into one large ball and then begin knitting or do you keep the four individual balls and unwind from each as you progress? Thank you.
Ideally, you should rewind all 4 strands into one ball. This way, when you’ll be knitting, the strands will be tensioned more evenly (so it’s not only easier to work with, but it will also help your knitting to be smoother) because they’ll come from one ball. Also, if you’ll have only one ball the strands won’t tangle. But it’s not a must. If you have the time and energy, you can do it, it is more convenient to work with one ball, but if not you can work with 4 balls.
would if be possible to use one heavier yarn and one strand of mohair- for example a dk weight plus a mohair strand? Assuming I could get gauge, would the pattern still work and give the same effect? I think full mohair will make me very itchy… plus I’m keen to get a slightly more chunky vibe from it. Thanks!
Yes, you can use DK yarn, it won’t affect the pattern much. You can add 1 strand of mohair to get a fluffier look (if it’s a blend of mohair and silk it will add a delicate shine), but you could also go without it.
Hi, I think I have a big head so I might need to make this hat larger. I’m a complete beginner- how many extra stitches should I cast on? Thanks.
Hi,
This hat is stretchy, but if you want to make it larger you can cast on 2 or 4 additional stitches, that’s a total of 56 or 58 stitches (doesn’t sound like much of a difference, but in this pattern, it will add extra width).
Hello, this is a lovely pattern! I’m just having some trouble with the end of each row.. It doesn’t seem to line up the right way. For example, when I finish round 3, I try to start round 2 with purling the stitch with its yarn over but when I start the round it seems to be a bit shifted and I have only single stitch so I need to slip that stitch. Do you when where I could be mistaken? Thank you so much!! Brioche is not that easy 🙁
Hello Laura, yes, this pattern can be a bit tricky. Are you starting the 3rd round with a yarn over? This way, when you finish it and start the next round (repeat the 2nd round) you will have that yarn over at the beginning of the round.
I think I was doing the yarn over but it might be a bit tricky. Maybe because I’m knitting in English style instead of continental, I’m doing something wrong with my yarn overs. I’ll give it another try. Thank you!
Hello! Thank you for this pattern. I knit this toque and it came out really lovely, but it is a little big for me. Do you have any suggestions on sizing down? I am not sure whether I should use a smaller needle or maybe cast on less stitches. (I am also a beginner!)
Hi!
I’d recommend using smaller needles if you feel that the knit fabric seems too loose, otherwise it’s better to cast on fewer stitches.
This pattern is a multiple of 2 stitches, so you’ll need to cast on 2,4,6 … stitches less. If you want to make it smaller by ~ half of an inch cast on 2 stitches less (that’s a total of 52 sts), by an ~ inch – 4 stitches less (a total of 50 sts). I’d probably suggest casting on 50 sts. Hope this helps!
Hi Mirella. Thank you for the lovely pattern! How should I be ending the second row, with a purl together or a yarn over? I feel like I’m making a mistake and so I can’t really start the third row. Thank you
Hi Nahema,
Thank you for your kind words! You should end the second row slipping the last stitch purlwise.
Hello! I wanted to make this hat for myself, a man with a larger head. When knitting hats, I usually need to cast around 100 stiches for 21″ circumference. Do you know how many stiches I should cast on for this lovely hat? I’m not sure if it needs to be a multiple of 3 to fit the pattern.
Thanks 🙂
Hello Ed!
The English rib makes this hat quite stretchy, so if you don’t want it to be too loose, I’d suggest casting on 50 sts. For the pattern you should cast on a multiple of two. Hope this helps!
Hi,
Thank you for this lovely pattern. Can I ask what to do if I were to make this for a 4 month old baby?
Regards,
Karen
Hi,
The Gauge: 10×10cm ( 4×4 inches) 18 stitches x 24 rows in English rib. is it with the the 4 strands of the drops wool with which you work?
Thanks
Hi, yes, it is with 4 strands of yarn held together.
Hallo,
I casted on the 55 stitches with a circular needle 40cm. Wanted to join the stiches to close the round, but could not. My work looks totally different to yours in the video. How did you join the round with the stiches?
Thanks
Laila
Hi Mirella, i started out with 56 stitches but the more i knit it seems like circumference is decreasing. Is this normal since i’m purling together and knitting together? Is it supposed to stay as 56 stitches after row 2 and 3? If so, am i missing a step? Purling or knitting together and slipping one stitch sounds like it will decrease. Thank you in advance for your help!
Hi Chae! The stitch count should stay the same – you decrease one stitch by knitting two together, and you increase one stitch by making a yarn over.
On row 2 my Norwegian style purl seems to make it so I don’t have a yarn over. What am I doing wrong? I have started over at least a dozen times now….??!!
Sorry, I don’t quite understand when the yarn overs go missing. When you begin round 2 – are the yarn overs made in the previous round there? If no, make sure you work the yarn overs in the 1st round. If the yarn overs are there, then you purl them together with the next stitch – you simply insert the needle into both stitches and purl as you normally would. I work the purl stitches a bit differently, but it shouldn’t change the process.
hi! i had no problem casting on and joining the round; however, when i go knit the first row, i keep ending up with 80 stitches afterwards. i think, with the yarn over-ing, i should have 72 stitches at the end of row 1. can you confirm 72 stitches should be correct? if so, any idea what i could be doing wrong to end up with more? thanks!
Hi! If “yarn over, slip 1, knit 1″= 3 stiches, and we repeat this for 27 times, then we should get 81 stitch at the end of row 1. So this means you are missing one stitch. Check the number of stitches after you’ve joined them in the round – you should have 54 stitches (for the invisible join you should cast on one extra stitch = that’s 55, and then decrease it to get 54 sts). If the number of stitches is correct, then work the first row slowly, you are probably missing one yarn over. Hope this helps!
The hat looks lovely and I’m ready to knit but I am confused by the gauge. You say 18/stitches for for inches and cast on 54 stitches. But that should measure 13 1/2 inches. Too small for adult hat.
What am I missing?
You will cast on 54 sts, but you will have 72 sts after the set-up round.