THE DESIGN
“A bit of striping, a bit of ribbing—a bunch of cozy!”
This free pattern blends the sportiness of stripes with the snug squish of ribbing to create a cozy, classic beanie! Our design uses a clever little trick to smooth up the stripes within the ribbing texture—an all-knit row (instead of the K2/P2 ribbing) as you change colors crisps up that definition!

We knit the Striped Ribbed Beanie in two colors of Shibui Haven, a DK-weight blend of extra fine merino and cashmere. This lovely yarn produces a lightweight, pillowy fabric that emanates soft and cozy! In this simple, striped hat, Haven fulfills our deep-seated love of cuddling up.

THE DETAILS
FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 7”/18cm across (14”/36cm around), not stretched x approx. 71⁄2”/19cm deep, or desired height (see Adjust Height section, page 2). Fits medium adult head (20–23”/51–58cm) in a close-fitting beanie style.

YARN
2 skeins Shibui Haven (160 yds/146m each): 1 each in two colors, A and B. Or approx. 110yds/100m of Color A (includes solid-color crown) and 85 yds/78m of Color B (for contrasting stripes) in an equivalent DK-weight yarn.

Sample shown in colors (A) Soiree and (B) Rose.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 3 (3.25mm) 16”/40cm circular needle and set of 5 double-points, or size to obtain gauge.
5 locking markers, including 1 in a contrasting color (slim markers cause less gapping between decreases).
Blunt darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Approx. 37 sts/37rows = 4”/10cm in K2/P2 ribbing, not stretched.