Rugged Ridge/Rugged Edge

$5.00

• Dk weight • Instructions for working flat or in the round •

Your head (or your recipient’s head) will thank you for making this hat! Squishy and stretchy with just the right amount of snugness, the ridges are easy to knit and feel great to wear.

The Rugged Ridge Hat (worked flat) is a sibling pattern of the Rugged Edge Hat (worked in the round). Purchasers will receive a single pdf that includes both patterns.

Why you will relish making and wearing these hats:

  • The ridged pattern is both simple and satisfying to work.

  • The deeply textured pattern is stretchy for just the right amount of snugness.

  • The ridges create air spaces for cozy warmth.

  • Looks fantastic with or without a pompom.

  • Great for men and women alike!

What knitters say about the Rugged hats:
“I have only just started this hat but already in love with it. The pattern is so well written and easy to follow.” - Jill

“Great pattern!” - Sharon

These patterns have been tech edited and test knitted to give you a smooth, error-free knitting experience.

Many thanks to the fabulous test knitters of this pattern!
I always announce test knitting opportunities in my newsletter, and like to include testers of various experience levels. If you might be interested in testing, subscribe here tosee the testing calls.

• Dk weight • Instructions for working flat or in the round •

Your head (or your recipient’s head) will thank you for making this hat! Squishy and stretchy with just the right amount of snugness, the ridges are easy to knit and feel great to wear.

The Rugged Ridge Hat (worked flat) is a sibling pattern of the Rugged Edge Hat (worked in the round). Purchasers will receive a single pdf that includes both patterns.

Why you will relish making and wearing these hats:

  • The ridged pattern is both simple and satisfying to work.

  • The deeply textured pattern is stretchy for just the right amount of snugness.

  • The ridges create air spaces for cozy warmth.

  • Looks fantastic with or without a pompom.

  • Great for men and women alike!

What knitters say about the Rugged hats:
“I have only just started this hat but already in love with it. The pattern is so well written and easy to follow.” - Jill

“Great pattern!” - Sharon

These patterns have been tech edited and test knitted to give you a smooth, error-free knitting experience.

Many thanks to the fabulous test knitters of this pattern!
I always announce test knitting opportunities in my newsletter, and like to include testers of various experience levels. If you might be interested in testing, subscribe here tosee the testing calls.

Sizes - Note that this hat is very stretchy:

  • Adult small has finished circumference of approximately 16”/40 cm and fits heads up to 22”/55 cm, with hat height 8.25”/ 0.5 cm

  • Adult large has finished circumference of approximately 18”/45 cm and fits heads up to 24.5”/61 cm, with hat height 9.5”/24 cm

Yarn: DK-weight yarn, also known as 8 ply or size 3. You will need approximately 75 (85) grams /175 (190) yards/ 160 (175) meters of main color and several yards/ meters of contrast color.

Gauge: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch.

Needles: US 6/4.0 mm or size needed to achieve gauge.

If working in the round: The sample, an adult small, was made with a 16”/40 cm circular needle. You will also need double-pointed needles as the stitch count decreases towards the top of the hat, or a long circular needle if you prefer using the Magic Loop method.

Notions: Marker for beginning of round plus 6 (7) additional markers; tapestry needle to weave in ends.

Skills: cast on, knit, purl, k2tog, p2tog, ssk, ssp. An abbreviations list with definitions is provided.

Questions as you go? Designer email is included in the pattern.

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