Use a larger needle (#5 and #7) size to meet gauge and have a loosed fit

A few notes on the ribbing --

• gauge is 20 st & 20 rows (unstretched) and 12 sts & 40 rows (fully stretched)

• it is knitted with a double strand while the body uses a single strand

• sized to fit 20-21 inch head circumference

Designer is a loose knitter so please adjust needle size to match the gauge.