Bulky Outdoorable

This hat is worked bottom-up, in the round.

It starts with 1x1 ribbing in the MC, then changes to corrugated ribbing in two colors.

k2tog and p2tog decreases are used to shape the crown.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6);

Finished circumference: 12.5 (15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25)”/ 31.25 (37.5, 44, 50, 56.5, 62.5)cm.

Finished height: 6 (7, 8, 9, 9.5, 10)”/ 15 (18, 20.5, 23, 24, 25.5)cm, or as desired.

To be worn with 0 - 1”/ 0 - 2.5cm of positive (loose fit) or negative (tight fit) ease.

Fits approximately: baby (toddler, child/teen, adult, adult large, adult XL).

CO

corrugated ribbing

p2tog

k2tog

Needles: US 9 / 5.5mm or size to obtain gauge, in 16”/ 40cm - 22”/ 40cm (depending on hat size) circular and DPNs, and US 6 / 4mm or 1.5mm smaller (3 US sizes) than gauge needle, in 16”/ 40cm - 22”/ 40cm (depending on hat size) circular.

Gauge: 16 sts and 18 rnds = 4” /10cm over corrugated ribbing.

Yarn: bulky weight:

Folded brim:

MC: 55 (65, 75, 85, 95, 105) yards / 51 (60, 69, 78, 88, 97) meters; and

CC: 30 (35, 40, 45, 50, 60) yards / 28 (32, 37, 42, 46, 55) meters;

Straight brim:

MC: 35 (40, 45, 55, 65, 75) yards / meters; and

CC: 30 (35, 40, 45, 50, 60) yards / 28 (32, 37, 42, 46, 55) meters.

Notions: stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Sample knit in: Emma’s Yarn Bodacious Bulky (100% superwash Merino; 106 yards / 100g),

and Spincycle Plump (100 yards / skein; 100% American wool).

Sample 1 (foldover brim): Emma’s Yarn in Nightshade, Spincycle in Stay Ready.

Sample 2 (flat brim): Emma’s Yarn in Jackie O., Spincycle in Ghost Ranch.

Feedback regarding clarity and accuracy of pattern.

Yardage used.

Clear photos of finished garment in linked Ravelry project page.

Preference will be given to testers who have knit Outdoorable (fingering weight version).

While I love an enthusiastic test knitting group, it can cause me to miss important pattern questions and problems that are posted in the group chat. I encourage you to share pictures, progress updates, colorway inspirations, and conversations in the yarnpond chat, and post your questions and corrections as comments in the Google doc of the pattern.

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

All testers who complete the project and post clear pictures by the deadline will receive the final pattern upon publication, as well as another pattern of their choice from my Ravelry shop (Melissa Kemmerer). 

Any additional hats completed and shared in Ravelry projects by the deadline will earn additional pattern compensation. For example, if you knit and share photos of three hats by the deadline, then you will receive three patterns of your choice, plus the Bulky Outdoorable pattern.