If you love a classic ribbed beanie but are looking for something a little more unique, try the Dioptase Hat. Worked from the bottom up, this hat incorporates slipped stitches into the ribbed pattern to give the hat a little added texture.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 14 ¾ (17, 19 ¼)“ circumference and 6 ½ (7 ½, 8 ½)” tall. Hat shown measures 19 ¼“.

Yarn Used Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% Merino wool, 30% silk; 150 yd 135 m/1 ¾ oz 50 g): #3301 Abalone, 1 (2, 2) skein(s). Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.

Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): 16” circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of double pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 32 sts and 32 rnds = 4” in Slipped Rib patt, relaxed, on larger needle.

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NOTES

• This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

• The rib pattern allows for a large amount of stretch.

• Slip stitches purlwise with yarn in back unless indicated otherwise.