Ribbed Hat in Schachenmayr Universa - S6916 - Downloadable PDF

Ribbed Hat in Schachenmayr Universa – Free Knitting Pattern S6916

Pattern S6916 from Schachenmayr is a free, downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a classic ribbed hat designed to fit a head circumference of approximately 54–58 cm (21¼–23 inches). Published by Coats PLC under the Schachenmayr label, this pattern is suitable for knitters who are comfortable working in the round on double-pointed needles and ready to practice simple decrease shaping. The finished hat has a total height of approximately 26 cm, with a folded brim of about 7 cm that turns outward for a neat, polished look.

What Is Being Made

The project is a snug, stretchy ribbed beanie-style hat worked entirely in the round from the cast-on edge up to a gathered crown. The design is clean and minimalist, relying on the natural elasticity of rib stitch to create a comfortable, close-fitting silhouette. The turned-back brim adds a subtle design detail and extra warmth around the ears. Because the pattern is sized for a 54–58 cm head circumference, it is well suited to most adults.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Schachenmayr Universa, 100 g in shade #00197 mottled gray (Grau melange). Universa is a DK weight yarn, making it a versatile, widely available choice that knits up quickly while still producing fine stitch definition.
• Needles: Milward double-pointed needles (DPNs), 3–4 mm (approximately US sizes 3–6), or the size needed to achieve the correct gauge. The pattern recommends distributing stitches evenly across four double-pointed needles.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round on double-pointed needles (DPNs) – the entire hat is worked as a tube from cast-on to crown, eliminating any seaming.
• Long-tail or standard cast-on – 152 stitches are cast on and distributed across four needles to begin working in the round.
• Crown decreasing – a structured decrease sequence begins at the 20 cm height mark, using a combination of slip-decrease methods and knit-two-together repeats to taper the crown smoothly.
• Gathered crown finishing – after the final decrease round, the remaining 19 stitches are drawn together tightly with the working yarn and fastened off, creating a neat, flat crown.
• Folded brim – the lower edge of the hat is turned outward by approximately 7 cm to form a double-layered cuff.

Stitches Used

• K1, P1 Rib (Rippenmuster) – the entire body of the hat is worked in a simple knit one, purl one alternating rib pattern. This stitch creates excellent horizontal elasticity, allowing the hat to stretch comfortably over a range of head sizes while springing back to shape.
• Knit stitch (K) – used throughout the rib pattern and in the decrease rounds.
• Purl stitch (P) – alternated with the knit stitch to form the rib texture.
• Slip 1 knitwise, K2tog, pass slipped stitch over (sk2po) – a double decrease used during crown shaping, worked 18 times per decrease round to reduce stitch count efficiently and evenly.
• K2tog (knit two together) – a simple right-leaning decrease used in the final decrease round before the crown is gathered.

Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is important for a well-fitting hat. The pattern specifies 28 stitches and 30 rounds = 10 cm × 10 cm in K1, P1 rib pattern, measured with the fabric slightly stretched in width. Because rib naturally draws in, measuring it with a gentle