Thursday, November 3, 2011

Rikke Hat

 I finished a new knit last week all in the name of good, old-fashioned swapping.


This squishy goodness was knit for my knitting-group friend Joanna. She is the knitting group's resident needle crafter, hand-stitching designs on paper to create some really awesome greeting and holiday cards. So of course when she asked if anyone in the group would be willing to exchange some hand knits for cards, I jumped at the chance. Literally. I shouted, "ME!" 


Her request was a nice slouchy hat to go with her black leather jacket (she's so cool).  I was a little worried because Joanna has a smaller head circumference than I do so I was going to have to pray to the knitting gauge gods and hope things turned out alright. Thanks to all the garter stitch in this pattern, the brim is super stretchy and not only does it fit her little noggin well, it actually fits mine pretty good too (because you know I tried it on before I gave it away). Since the pattern calls for a DK weight yarn and we had decided on the Polar Morn colorway of Malabrigo worsted, I cast on fewer stitches on a slightly larger needle than called for.  After the brim, I knit the hat the length called for (9") before starting decreases. I had more than enough yarn, with a tiny ball leftover. 


Because of the in-the-round garter stitch, there is a jog where you switch from knit to purl but I actually don't mind it. It looks more like a seam to me than a messy switch so I didn't freak out about it.  I gave the hat to Joanna at knitting last night and was happy to get a couple quick photos of her wearing it. 

 

 
 I know I say this a lot but I definitely need one for myself! I have a couple great skeins of DK in my stash that I think would make an awesome hat. Or I might have to break down and buy a skein of Malabrigo. How terrible would that be?

You can check out Joanna on her Christmas TV blog or in her Etsy store (if you do, get a look at that squirrel greeting card! So cute!).


Pattern: Rikke Hat by Sarah Young
Yarn: Malabrigo Worsted in Polar Morn (less than a full skein)
Needles: US 5 for brim, US 9 for hat
Began: October 27
Completed: October 29

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41 comments:

  1. JoannaNovember 4, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Damn! That hat is HOT!

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  2. ZinaNovember 4, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Very chic! I like the faux seam as well.

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  3. LiteraryLadybugNovember 4, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    OOOOH! This is cute!

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  4. EvelynNovember 4, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    This is one of my all-time favorite hat patterns and the one you knit for Joanna absolutely shows why. And if I can be of any influence, I say buy yourself a skein of Malabrigo worsted! I always have a few skeins in my stash because I love to knit with it so, so much and one skein goes a long way.

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  5. laurenNovember 4, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    ohh I love this hat! I haven't seen that pattern before - I like that it looks warm and yet not hair-squishing.

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  6. MaryseNovember 4, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    It's a real nice hat! I find it so well defined!

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  7. melissaNovember 7, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    love the slouchy hat look!
    i vote you definitely need some malabrigo! :)

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  8. JaceyNovember 8, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I really, really, love that hat. It looks so snug and cozy! I always recommend buying more Malabrigo.

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  9. LinaNovember 14, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I love this! So simple yet so awesome. :D

    -Lina
    photoknitdog.com

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  10. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Well I'm just going to have to make myself a Rikke hat now!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 16, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Where do I get the pattern ?

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    1. UnknownDecember 17, 2012 at 3:00 PM

      The link at the bottom where it says "Pattern" should take you to it.

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      There is no such word as pattern on this whole page. I hate things like this where you want something and can never find out how to get it.

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    3. UnknownFebruary 19, 2017 at 12:47 AM

      Found patter on Ravelry

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    4. AnonymousNovember 12, 2017 at 2:54 PM

      I found a very similar pattern by putting the following into Google, "Rikke Hat by Sarah Young'. I hope this helps.

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  12. mauziei64671December 30, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    I did not see the word "Pattern" therefore could not receive a pattern for it

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    1. UnknownDecember 30, 2012 at 12:39 PM

      Oh, I'm sorry! It's the link next to where it says pattern.

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  13. AnnJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    I do hope you knitted yourself this lovely hat too Andrea! Its a great patterns and just what I need to keep my ears warm. I love the change from garter to stocking stitch - very subtle but interesting detail. Thanks so much for the pattern.

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  14. AnonymousNovember 29, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    What length circular? Needle?

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  15. Stuckup StitchesDecember 2, 2013 at 10:55 AM

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  16. frannieDecember 22, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    I know the hat is 9 inches... how thick is the brim?

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  17. AnonymousMarch 10, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    I love this! How did you finish off the hems? I looking to do the same thing with a scarf (but still a total novice).

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  18. NorthmoonSeptember 1, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    this is a great hat pattern. I knit myself one in a bison blend yarn last year and a girl friend practically stole it right off my head!! Just kidding, she tried it on and got so excited I had to give it to her.

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  19. AnonymousNovember 17, 2014 at 3:30 AM

    Im new to knitting :)
    So you don't join this in the round because you have to switch needles. But it says the jog looks like there is a seam. Aren't you supposed to seam it?
    Also do you use magic loop the whole time?

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  20. nilDecember 5, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    the pattern does not belong to the pictured beanie, it is spmething else... the pattern does not have a seam but the picture does, the pattern says stockinette stich the pic is all purl stiches, and much thicket knitting needles are used for the one in the picture, pattern requires vety very thin needles... :((((( lost a lot of time...

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    1. UnknownDecember 5, 2014 at 12:44 PM

      This is the same hat from the pattern. Here's the link again http://happyknits.com/blog/free-pattern-rikke-hat/

      Stockinette in the round is knitting ALL rounds. Garter stitch in the round alternates knit and purl rounds. I used heavier weight yarn because that's what I had. There is no seam but what looks like a seam is actually a jog from switching knit rounds and purl rounds.

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    2. UnknownNovember 4, 2016 at 7:05 AM

      That link doesn't work!

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  21. nilDecember 6, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Thank you so much for the helpful explanation, now i understand what is going on.. i only have one question left, with a heavier wight yarn are the beginning stiches the same number, and the needles the same size?
    It is a beautiful hat i would like to do the same exact one.
    Thank youuuuuuu..

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  22. ScoutjDecember 29, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Not sure if my other comment went through or not but I wanted to know if you still cast on 104 stitches? Could you let me know please? I love how yours came out and might use a heavier weight too. :)

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    1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:36 PM

      Sorry, just seeing your post now! I cast on 94 sts.

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  23. UnknownJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  24. UnknownJanuary 7, 2016 at 8:23 PM

    Please help I've tried to use the link and every time I do it say 404 page not found is there another way to get the pattern please?

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    1. UnknownNovember 4, 2016 at 7:06 AM

      Try this one: http://happyknits.com/products/rikke-hat-pattern

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  25. UnknownJanuary 20, 2016 at 11:59 AM

    I also try to use the link , but it does'nt work...please tell me, how to get the pattern

    thy
    anks so much

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    1. UnknownNovember 4, 2016 at 7:06 AM

      Try this one: http://happyknits.com/products/rikke-hat-pattern

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  26. KathyJanuary 20, 2016 at 5:06 PM

    I just found the pattern and can't wait to start on it. It is a free pattern at Ravelry. Underneath the last picture, it does not say "Pattern" but it does say "Ravelry Link". Click on that link and it will take you there. Or, if you go to Ravelry.com and search for Rikke Hat you will find it there, also.

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  27. UnknownMay 30, 2017 at 7:09 AM

    I would like the pattern for a similar hat for babies. Can you help?

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    1. UnknownSeptember 17, 2018 at 9:47 PM

      you just need to figure ou the gauge of your yarn with your needles, take the inches of the babies head and times it by that. So if you got 4 stitches per inch and the babies head was 15 inches you would cast on 60...does that make sense?

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  28. WMLJanuary 2, 2018 at 9:04 PM

    I just made this hat in a plum gradient. Love it.

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  29. City KraftersDecember 2, 2018 at 11:32 AM

    i would like this hat pattern, i haven't been able to download it can you help?
    hilary

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