Safety First

                                                                                           photo by Ruth Kero

1, 2, 3 Broken Rib Hat Patterns 

Taking inspiration from family members working in the construction trade and the Plymouth Yarn Encore neon colors, I decided to create this safety first series. The hats are designed as variations to the ribbed watch cap. I took a good look at 400 knitting stitches by Potter Craft, decided to use the standard broken rib (p16), but made modifications to the interrupted rib2 (p27), and 5/5 checks (p21). The breaks, interruptions, or checks give the knitter something interesting to do, and if finished neatly, the recipient can wear each inside-out for a very reversible look. Each hat takes just a few hours to knit, and makes a perfect gift or accessory for either gender. Use the neon colors for safety at the work site, or while waiting for the school bus. The 1, 2, or 3 Broken Rib Hats also work well in a cotton or wool blend for a more traditional look. 

 

#1    Rib Broken Hat  

Marilynn Blacketer '13

 

The Rib Broken Hat works well in a cotton or wool blend. The broken rib gives the knitter something interesting to do,

 and if finished neatly, the recipient can wear it inside-out for a different look. This hat takes just a few hours to knit,

 and makes a perfect gift or accessory for either gender.

Finished sizes:

Adult: flat 16”, stretches to 24” circumference, height 10"

Child: flat 15”, stretches to 22” circumference, height 9”

Infant: flat 14”, stretches to 20” circumference, height 8”

Gauge: 4.5 stitches = 1” Adjust needle size to match gauge

Materials:

Yarn: cotton or wool blend in worsted weight

Adult: 175yards/ 3oz; Child: 125 yards/ 2oz; Infant: 90 yards/ 1.5oz

Photo: Rib Broken is knit in Plymouth Yarn Encore worsted; 75%acrylic/ 25%wool; color #479

Needles: Size US#8, 16” circular needles, set size US#8 double pointed needles

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Abbreviations: CO = cast on      K = knit       P = purl      Rnd = rounds      sts = stitches

      pm = place marker      K3togbl = knit 3 stitches together through the back loop

Special Stitches: Broken Rib

Rounds 1: *Knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to end

Round 2 : Knit

(These two stitches and two rows create the Broken Rib pattern.)

Directions: Directions are written for adult size. [child and infant directions are in brackets]

Use the long-tail cast-on method, with size #8, 16” circular needles.

Cast on 80 [72, 64] stitches.

Place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist.

Round 1: *Knit 1 , purl 1; repeat from * to end

Round 2: Knit

Work in broken rib pattern for 8” [7”, 6”] from CO

For a taller hat, or fold-up brim work extra rounds of pattern before starting the crown decreases.

Crown: Change to double pointed needles when needed.

Rnd 1: Work k1, p1 rib and place 3 more markers evenly around (* 20sts, [18sts, 16sts] pm; repeat from * to end) You’ll have 4 markers placed evenly around work. 

Rnds 2, 4, 6, even rounds…: * Knit to last 3 stitches before marker, k3togbl; repeat from * to end (decreasing 8 sts) 

Rnds 3, 5, 7, odd rounds...: K1, p1 rib

Rnd: With 24sts (6sts between markers) * K3togbl; repeat from * to end

Finishing: Cut 12” yarn and thread end through remaining 8 stitches.

Pull together, and tie off neatly for a reversible hat.

This pattern is available on Marilynn'sGardenKnitDesign.blogspot.com

Copyright 2013, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 8/22/13

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com 
pdf available at Ravelry.com  (login needed)

#2   Rib-Interrupted Hat

Marilynn Blacketer '13

The Rib-Interrupted Hat works well in a cotton or wool blend.  The rib-interrupted gives the knitter something 

interesting to do, and if finished neatly, the recipient can wear it inside-out for a very simple ribbed look. 

This hat takes just a few hours to knit, and makes a perfect gift or accessory for either gender.

Finished sizes:

Adult: flat 12”, stretches to 22”circumference, height 9”

Child: flat 10”, stretches to 20”circumference, height 8”

Infant: flat 8”, stretches to 18”circumference, height 7”

Gauge: 4.5 stitches = 1” Adjust needle size to match gauge.

Materials:

Yarn: cotton or wool blend in worsted weight

Adult: 175 yards/ 3 oz; Child: 125 yards /2 oz Infant: 90yards / 1.5 oz

Photo: Rib-Interrupted is knit in Plymouth Yarn Encore worsted; 75%acrylic/ 25%wool; color #476

Needles: Size US#8, 16” circular needles, set size US#8 double pointed needles

Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Abbreviations: CO = cast on      K = knit       k2tog = knit 2 stitches together

      p = purl      p2tog= purl 2 stitches together      Rnd/s = round/s      sts = stitches

Special Stitches: Rib-Interrupted

Rounds 1-4: * Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end

Round 5: Purl

(Optional Round 5: * Purl 2, knit 2; repeat from * to end. When finished neatly, it's a very reversible hat.)

(These 4 stitches and 5 rounds create the Rib-Interrupted pattern)

Directions: Directions are written for adult size. [child and infant directions are in brackets]

Use the long-tail cast-on method, with size #8, 16” circular needles.

Cast on 80 [72, 64] stitches.

Place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist.

Rounds 1- 4: * Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end

Round 5: Purl

(Optional Rnd 5: * Purl 2, knit 2; repeat from * to end)

Work the hat in pattern for 8” [7”, 6”] from CO

For a taller hat, or fold-up brim work extra rounds of the pattern before starting the crown decreases.

Crown: Change to double pointed needles when needed.

Rnd 1: *Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end

Rnd 2: *Knit 2, p2tog; repeat from * to end (60 [54, 48]sts)

Rnd 3: *Knit 2, purl 1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 4: *K2tog, purl 1; repeat from * to end (40 [36, 32]sts)

Rnd 5: Knit 1, then *K2tog; repeat from * to end. Remove marker, k2tog.

Finishing: Cut 12” yarn and thread end through remaining 20 [18, 16] stitches.

Pull together, and tie off neatly for a reversible hat.

This pattern is available on Marilynn'sGardenKnitDesign.blogspot.com

Copyright 2013, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 8/22/13

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com 
pdf available at Ravelry.com  (login needed)

#3   3/3Checks  Hat

Marilynn Blacketer '13

 

The 3/3Checks works well in a cotton or wool blend. The checks give the knitter something interesting to do, and if finished neatly, the recipient can wear it inside-out for a very reversible look. This hat takes just a few hours to knit, 

and makes a perfect gift or accessory for either gender.

Finished sizes:

Adult: flat 18”, stretches to 22”circumference, height 9”

Child: flat 16”, stretches to 20”circumference, height 8”

Infant: flat 12”, stretches to 16”circumference; height 7”

Gauge: 4.5 stitches = 1” Adjust needle size to match gauge.

Materials:

Yarn: cotton or wool blend in worsted weight

Adult: 175yards/ 3oz; Child: 125 yards/ 2 oz; Infant: 90 yards  /1.5oz

Photo: 3/3Checks Hat is knit in Plymouth Encore worsted; 75%acrylic/ 25%wool; color #478

Needles: Size US#8, 16” circular needles, set size US#8 double pointed needles

Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Abbreviations: CO = cast on K = knit k2tog = knit 2 stitches together

p = purl p2tog= purl 2 stitches together Rnd = round sts = stitches

Special Stitches: 3/3Checks

Rounds 1- 5: *Knit 3, purl 3; repeat from * to end

Rounds 6-10 : * Purl 3, knit 3; repeat from * to end

(These 6 stitches and 10 rounds create the 3/3Checks. )

Directions: Directions are written for adult size. [child and infant directions are in brackets]

Use the long-tail cast-on method, with size #8, 16” circular needles.

Cast on 84 [72, 60] stitches.

Place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist.

Rounds 1- 5: *Knit 3, purl 3; repeat from * to end

Rounds 6-10 : * Purl 3, knit 3; repeat from * to end

Work in 3/3checks pattern 8” [7”, 6”] from CO

For a taller hat, or fold-up brim work extra rounds of the pattern before starting the crown decreases.

Crown: Change to double pointed needles when needed.

Decrease: Continue to work in modified 3/3checks pattern as follows:

Rnd 1: * Knit 3, purl 1, p2tog; repeat from * to end (70, [60, 50] sts)

Rnd 2: * Knit 3, p 2; repeat from * to end

Rnd 3: * Knit 1, k2tog, purl 2; repeat from * to end (56, [48, 40] sts)

Rnd 4: * Knit 2 , purl 2; repeat from * to end

Rnd 5: * Knit 2, p2tog; repeat from * to end (42, [36, 30] sts)

Rnd 6: * Purl 2, knit 1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 7: * P2tog, knit 1; repeat from * to end (28, [24, 20] sts)

Rnd 8: * K2tog; repeat from * to end.

Finishing: Cut 12” yarn and thread end through remaining 14, [12, 10] stitches.

Pull together, and tie off neatly for a very reversible hat.

This pattern is available on Marilynn'sGardenKnitDesign.blogspot.com

Copyright 2013, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 8/22/13

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com 
pdf available at Ravelry.com  (login needed)