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# Big Cuff Ribbed Beanie

**A cozy, beginner-friendly hat featuring an extra-long folded brim**

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## Skill Level
Beginner

## Finished Measurements
- Circumference: 20 inches / 51 cm (fits head circumference 21-23 inches)
- Length: 11 inches / 28 cm (with cuff folded)
- Cuff depth: 6 inches / 15 cm when folded

## Materials

**Yarn:**
- Bulky weight yarn (#5), approximately 150-180 yards / 137-165 meters
- Suggested: Malabrigo Rasta, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, or similar

**Needles:**
- US 11 / 8 mm 16-inch circular needles
- US 11 / 8 mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) for crown *or* use magic loop method

**Notions:**
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Pompom (optional)

## Gauge
14 stitches and 20 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm in K2P2 ribbing, *slightly stretched*

**⚠️ Gauge is important for fit! Take time to check yours.**

## Abbreviations
- k – knit
- p – purl
- k2tog – knit 2 stitches together (1 stitch decreased)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- BOR – beginning of round
- DPNs – double-pointed needles

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## Pattern Notes

1. This hat is worked in the round from the brim up.
2. The "big cuff" is created by working 12 inches of ribbing that folds in half to create a 6-inch double-layer cuff.
3. The ribbing looks the same on both sides, so the fold will be seamless.
4. When switching to DPNs for the crown, distribute stitches evenly across 4 needles (18 sts each).

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## Instructions

### Brim & Cuff

**Cast On:**
Using circular needles and the long-tail cast on method, cast on **72 stitches**.

*[Math check: 72 sts ÷ 3.5 sts per inch = 20.6 inches circumference ✓]*

Place marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.

**Ribbing:**
**Rnd 1:** *K2, p2; repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat Rnd 1 until piece measures **12 inches** from cast-on edge.

*[Math check: 12 inches of ribbing ÷ 2 = 6-inch folded cuff ✓]*

*Tip: The cuff will fold up with the "wrong side" showing, but since k2p2 ribbing is reversible, it looks great either way!*

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### Body

Continue in established K2P2 ribbing for an additional **4 inches**.

Total length from cast-on: **16 inches**

*[Math check: 12" cuff + 4" body = 16" total before crown ✓]*

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### Crown Shaping

When piece becomes too small for circular needles, switch to DPNs (18 sts per needle) or magic loop.

**Set-up:** You will work 8 decrease sections of 9 stitches each.

*[Math check: 72 sts ÷ 8 sections = 9 sts per section ✓]*

**Decrease Rnd 1:** *K2, p2, k2, p1, p2tog; repeat from * to end. 
**Stitches remaining: 64** *[72 - 8 = 64 ✓]*

**Rnd 2:** *K2, p2, k2, p2; repeat from * to end.

**Decrease Rnd 3:** *K2, p2, k2, p2tog; repeat from * to end.
**Stitches remaining: 56** *[64 - 8 = 56 ✓]*

**Rnd 4:** *K2, p2, k2, p1; repeat from * to end.

**Decrease Rnd 5:** *K2, p2, k1, k2tog; repeat from * to end.
**Stitches remaining: 48** *[56 - 8 = 48 ✓]*

**Rnd 6:** *K2, p2, k2; repeat from * to end.

**Decrease Rnd 7:** *K2, p2, k2tog; repeat from * to end.
**Stitches remaining: 40** *[48 - 8 = 40 ✓]*

**Rnd 8:** *K2, p2, k1; repeat from * to end.

**Decrease Rnd 9:** *K2, p1, p2tog; repeat from * to end.
**Stitches remaining: 32** *[40 - 8 = 32 ✓]*

**Rnd 10:** *K2, p2; repeat from * to end.

**Decrease Rnd 11:** *K2, p2tog; repeat from * to end.
**Stitches remaining: 24** *[32 - 8 = 24 ✓]*

**Rnd 12:** *K2, p1; repeat from * to end.

**Decrease Rnd 13:** *K1, k2tog; repeat from * to end.
**Stitches remaining: 16** *[24 - 8 = 16 ✓]*

**Rnd 14:** Knit all stitches.

**Decrease Rnd 15:** *K2tog; repeat from * to end.
**Stitches remaining: 8** *[16 - 8 = 8 ✓]*

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### Finishing

Cut yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Thread tail through tapestry needle and draw through all 8 remaining stitches. Pull tight to close the hole. 

Weave in ends securely on the inside of the hat.

**Fold cuff up 6 inches** to create the big cuff look.

**Optional:** Attach a pompom to the top for extra style!

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## Schematic

```
     ___________
    /           \      ← Crown (3")
   |             |     
   |    BODY     |     ← Body section (4")
   |             |
   |=============|     ← Fold line
   |             |
   |    CUFF     |     ← Cuff - 6" showing
   |   (folded)  |        (12" total, folded in half)
   |_____________|
   
   |←— 20" —→|
```

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## Size Adjustments

| Size | Head Circ. | Cast On | Circumference |
|------|------------|---------|---------------|
| Child (4-10) | 19-20" | 64 sts | 18" |
| Adult Medium | 21-23" | 72 sts | 20" |
| Adult Large | 23-25" | 80 sts | 23" |

*Note: Cast-on must be divisible by 8 for crown decreases to work evenly.*

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## Troubleshooting Tips

**Hat too loose?** Go down a needle size to US 10 / 6 mm.

**Hat too tight?** Go up to US 13 / 9 mm or add 8 stitches to cast-on.

**Cuff won't stay folded?** It will relax with wear! You can also tack it with a few stitches if desired.

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© Pattern designed for personal use.