Riika Family Hat [PDF], engl.

Beschreibung

The Riika Family Hat is worked in classic rib stitch.

A wide brim keeps your ears extra warm. The ribbing is wonderfully stretchy and adapts perfectly to any head shape.

The Riika Family Hat suits women, men, and children alike – an uncomplicated project and ideal for beginner knitters.

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At a glance

 

• PDF download immediately after payment

• Head circumference 36–61 cm · for children & adults

• Classic rib pattern with wide brim

• Easy to adjust, clearly explained

 

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Sizes

 

Head circumference:

36–42 cm · 43–49 cm · 50–56 cm · 57–61 cm

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Yarn recommendations

 

Option 1

• Main color: 50 (100) 100 (100) g Zitron Herbstwind

  (100 % Tasmanian Merino extrafine, 165 m/50 g), e.g. col. 06 Light Blue

• Contrast color: 50 g Zitron Herbstwind, e.g. col. 14 Beige

 

Option 2

• Main color: 100 g Wollträume Molly

  (80 % wool, 20 % polyamide, 400 m/100 g), col. Zeitreise

• Contrast color: 50 g Atelier Zitron High Twist

  (80 % Merino extrafine, 20 % polyamide, 200 m/50 g), col. Kürbis

 

Option 3

• Main color: 50 (100) 100 (100) g Lana Grossa Cool Wool Big

  (100 % extrafine Merino, 120 m/50 g)

• Contrast color: leftover yarn in Lana Grossa Cool Wool Big

 

Option 4 (without stripes)

• 50 (50) 50 (100) g Lana Grossa Ecopuno

  (72 % cotton, 17 % Merino wool, 11 % baby alpaca, 215 m/50 g), e.g. col. 057 Viola

  → Tip: use half a needle size smaller, as this yarn has less bounce.

 

Alternative yarns

• Drops Nord (45 % alpaca, 30 % polyamide, 25 % wool, 170 m/50 g) – soft, durable, versatile.

• Drops Alpaca (100 % alpaca, 167 m/50 g) – lightweight, warm, with a soft drape.

 

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Needles

 

• Circular needles 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm, 40 cm

• Crochet hook 2.5 mm

 

Alternatively: Magic Loop (100 cm circular), DPNs, or your preferred system.

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Gauge

 

10 × 10 cm = 24 sts × 36 rnds in rib stitch · washed & blocked · Nd 3.5 mm

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Notions

 

• Smooth waste yarn (approx. 1.5–2 m)

• Cable or spare needle (optional)

• Tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors

• Stitch markers (1 in contrast color for beginning of round)

 

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Skill level

 

●●○○○ – suitable for adventurous beginners

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Note

 

Digital knitting pattern (PDF) for direct download after payment.

No shipping via e-mail or post.

For private use only.