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### TITLE
**Classic Worsted Ribbed Beanie (Mock-Rib Version)**

### MACHINE_SETUP
*   **Machine Type**: Mid-Gauge (6.5mm) or Bulky (9mm). *Note: Standard 4.5mm machines may struggle with true worsted yarn; use "Light Worsted/DK" if using a 4.5mm machine at maximum tension.*
*   **Bed Configuration**: Main Bed only (Single Bed).
*   **Needle Arrangement**: 76 needles in work (38-L to 38-R).
*   **Initial Tension**: Tension Dial 5 (for waste yarn), Tension Dial 7 (Main Tension/MT).
*   **Tools Required**: 1x1, 1x2, and 1x3 transfer tools, latch tool, cast-on comb, claw weights, ravel cord.
*   **Carriage Position**: Start with Carriage on Left (COL).

### MATERIALS
*   **Main Yarn**: 100g (approx. 180m/200yds) Worsted weight yarn (e.g., Wool/Acrylic blend).
*   **Contrast Yarn**: Scrap/Waste yarn in a similar weight and contrasting color.
*   **Ravel Cord**: One strand of nylon ravel cord or high-strength slippery thread.

### GAUGE_AND_TENSION
*   **Gauge**: 15 sts and 22 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) in Stockinette.
*   **Main Tension (MT)**: 7 (adjust based on yarn to achieve gauge).
*   **Ribbing/Hem Tension**: MT-1 (Tension 6).

### RIBBED_BRIM
1.  **Cast-on**: Using waste yarn and Tension 5, E-wrap 76 needles (38-0-38).
2.  Knit 6 rows in waste yarn. COL.
3.  Knit 1 row with Ravel Cord. COR.
4.  Change to Main Yarn. Set Tension to 6 (MT-1). Reset Row Counter to RC000.
5.  **Mock Rib Sequence**:
    *   Knit from RC000 to RC030 in Main Yarn.
    *   *Math Validation: 30 rows / 2.2 rows/cm = 13.6 cm total brim height.*
6.  **Hanging the Hem**: 
    *   Find the first row of Main Yarn stitches (just below the ravel cord).
    *   Using your 1-prong transfer tool, pick up the loop of the first stitch and hang it onto the corresponding needle (38-L).
    *   Continue across the bed, hanging every stitch from the first row onto the needles currently holding the live stitches.
    *   *Note: There are now 2 loops on every needle.*
7.  Push all needles to Holding Position (E/D) to ensure they knit off easily on the next pass.
8.  Knit 1 row slowly (COL to COR). This closes the hem.

### BODY_ROWS
1.  Set Tension to MT (Tension 7).
2.  Reset Row Counter to RC000.
3.  Knit in Stockinette from RC000 to RC045.
    *   Check weights every 10–15 rows; move claw weights up the side edges to ensure clean knitting.
    *   *Math Validation: RC045 = 20.5 cm from the top of the brim.*
4.  Current Position: COR at RC045.

### CROWN_SHAPING
*For a smooth crown, we will decrease the number of active stitches before gathering.*

1.  **Decrease Row 1 (RC046)**: 
    *   Using a 2-prong transfer tool, move the stitch from every 3rd needle onto the 2nd needle across the bed (Decrease 1 out of every 3).
    *   Push empty needles to non-working position (A).
    *   Knit 2 rows (RC046–RC047). Tension may stay at MT.
2.  **Decrease Row 2 (RC048)**:
    *   Move the stitch from every 2nd needle onto the adjacent needle.
    *   Push empty needles to non-working position (A).
    *   Knit 2 rows (RC048–RC049).
3.  **Final Rows**: 
    *   Knit 1 row at Tension MT+1 (Tension 8) to create larger loops for gathering (RC050).
    *   *Math Validation: Total height of beanie including brim = approx 33 cm (13 inches) before gathering.*

### FINISHING
1.  **Gathering**: 
    *   Cut the yarn, leaving a 60 cm (24") tail.
    *   Thread the tail into a tapestry needle. 
    *   Pass the tapestry needle through the remaining "live" stitches on the machine needles. 
    *   Pull the stitches off the machine one by one as you thread the yarn through them.
2.  **Seaming**: 
    *   With right sides facing, pull the gathering thread tight to close the crown and secure with a knot.
    *   Use the remaining tail to sew the side seam using a **Mattress Stitch** for an invisible finish. 
    *   Ensure you align the folded hem sections perfectly.
3.  **Waste Yarn Removal**:
    *   Pull out the Ravel Cord. The waste yarn will drop away from the bottom of the brim.
4.  **Final Touches**:
    *   Weave in all loose ends on the inside.
    *   Steam lightly (avoid flattening the ribbing).
    *   Optional: Attach a faux-fur or yarn pom-pom to the crown.

### ABBREVIATIONS
*   **RC**: Row Counter
*   **COL**: Carriage on Left
*   **COR**: Carriage on Right
*   **MT**: Main Tension (The dial setting used for the body)
*   **MT-1**: Main Tension minus 1 whole number (tighter)
*   **NWP**: Non-Working Position (Needles all the way back)
*   **E/D**: Holding Position (Needles all the way forward)