Fancy Ribby Hat

When I first created this hat, my daughter was about eighteen months old. As you know yourselves, little hands are always busy and like to pull hats off, even though the temperature is below freezing outside. Thus, a solution came to mind – the hat needed ties! So I got creative, and this is how the hat came to be designed.

Now five years later, I still think of this hat as one of the most adorable and practical hats for toddlers, teens, and adults. I have reworked the pattern to add some improvements and extra sizes. As a result we have a hat suitable for the whole family!

Size/Head Circumference/Total Yarn Required

• Small/18-20"/130 yds
• Medium/19-21"/155 yds
• Large/20-22"175 yds
• XLarge/23-24"/190 yds

Notions

• 4 mm/US #6 circular needles (40 cm/16")
• 4 mm/US #6 double pointed needles
• Stitch marker