The River Hat is a versatile, mid-weight hat, knit up rather quickly in worsted. Easy to memorize basketweave stitch pattern, and perfect for solids, variegated and long stripes. Makes a great gift for anyone. Watch out though, they are addicting to knit!
This stitch pattern is a variation on the broken rib — just shifted to create a basket weave pattern. It uses only knit & purl stitches, and is quite simple to remember. This makes a great project for someone new to knitting and a breeze for those with more experience.
Size: 8” flat across, and 10″ tall (unstretched) — but stretchy enough to fit almost any head.
Materials Needed:
50-60 g. (90 – 120 yds) heavy worsted — sample was done in Lion Brand Fisherman’s
Needle: US8 36″ circular for Magic Loop, or 16″ circular and set of DPS needle or size needed to obtain soft drape and gauge
Gauge: 4.5 Sts per inch in Rib Pattern
Directions:
Cast on 80 Sts loosely, using a knitted cast on, cable cast on, or similar stretchy cast on. Divide for Magic Loop, or place marker for Start.
**Magic Loop How-To Video HERE **
Ribbing: K2, P2 around for 8 rows.
Begin River Basket Weave Chart.
River Basket Weave Chart
Repeat 6 times, or until desired length, ending after Row 8.
Begin Decreases:
** If using short circular needle, switch to DPNs when needed
Row1: Knit 6, K2TOG, K2TOG around = 64 Sts
Row 2: Knit Around
Row 3: P2, K2, P2TOG, P2TOG, K2, P2, K2TOG, K2TOG Around = 48 Sts
Row 4: P2, K2 Around
Row 5: K2, K2TOG, K2TOG Around= 32 Sts
Row 6: Knit Around
Row 7: K2TOG Around =16 Sts
Row 8 K2TOG Around = 8 Sts
Break end leaving a long tail. Using needle, run tail around though the remaining 8 Sts, twice around, and pull tight. Pull yarn to inside of hat and tie off.
Weave in ends…. and enjoy!!
Supplies & Yarn Options for River Hat — CLICK HERE
Worsted Wool: Fisherman’s Wool
NEEDLES: 8US long –40″ circular needle for Magic Loop (see a short video on this page), –OR– a smaller 16″ circular needle and a set of corresponding US8 DPNs.
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