Mistake Rib Hat for the Family DK Weight Knitting Pattern

A fun twist on a standard rib stitch, written for 6 sizes: Newborn, Baby, Toddler, Kid, Adult Small and Adult Large

Approximate Finished Measurements
To Fit: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Kid, Adult Small, Adult Large)
Approximate Finished Circumference (Unstretched):
7 ¾ (9, 10, 11 ¼, 12 ½, 13 ¾)” / 20 (23, 25.5, 27.5, 32, 35) cm
To Fit Head Circumference (Stretched):
13–14 (15–16, 17–18, 19, 20–21, 22–23)” / 35 (40.5, 45.5, 48, 53, 58.5) cm
Length (with brim folded): 5 ½ (6, 7 ¼, 7 ¾, 8 ¼, 8 ¾)” / 14 (15.5, 18.5, 20, 21, 22.5) cm
Shown in Size Adult Small

Materials
Sport or DK weight yarn:
83 (108, 143, 175, 209, 245) yards / 76 (98, 131, 160, 191, 225) meters

We used Cape May Fiber DK Merino (100% SW Merino, 231 yards / 100 gram skein):
In Color…
Zephyr (silver and blue and white with coral and black cherry speckles): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins

We also used these 2 yarns held together; Cape May Fiber MCS (80% SW Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon, 370 yards / 100 gram skein):
In Color…
Salt Water Taffy (soft pastels with green speckles)
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein
Held together with
Cape May Fiber Mermaid Fluff (64% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Grade A Mulberry Silk, 10% Mermaid Iridescent Stellina, 328yards / 100 gram skein):
In Color…
Speckled Trout (pink purple and yellow pastels)
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein

Needles

• For Newborn, Baby and Toddler Size Only US Size 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles (dpns) or use a 40” / 100 cm length or longer circular for magic loop method. (see right for explanation on magic loop)
• For Kid, Adult Small and Adult Large Only US Size 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm), 16” / 40 cm circular knitting needle and US Size 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles or use a 40” / 100 cm length or longer circular for magic loop method. (see right for explanation on magic loop)

Notions

• 1 stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

Gauge
26 sts, 41 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in 1x1 Rib worked in the round on US Size 4 (3.5 mm) knitting needle moderately stretched. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
43 sts, 41 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in 1x1 Rib worked in the round on US Size 4 (3.5 mm) knitting needle unstretched. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
24 sts, 32 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Mistake Rib Worked in the Round on US Size 6 (4 mm) knitting needle moderately stretched. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
40 sts, 32 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Mistake Rib Worked in the Round on US Size 6 (4 mm) knitting needle unstretched. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.