The Homesteader Hat

The Homesteader Hat is a broken ribbed beanie that will quickly become everyone’s favorite. The easily memorized stitch pattern produces a wonderfully squishy and stretchy fabric to accommodate everyone in the family! You can easily modify this pattern by adjusting the brim and/or the length to give you a perfect fitting hat! Construction Worked in the round from the bottom up starting with the brim. After working 2x2 ribbing to created a folded double brim, you will then begin working the body of the hat in the broken rib pattern repeat. As written the hat has a semi-slouchy fit but is easily modified to fit your personal preference. Needles & Notions -US4 / 3.5mm 16” circular needle (or your preferred needle for working in the round) or size needed to obtain gauge. -US4 / 3.5mm DPNS / long circular needle. -8 Stitch markers (one being a unique BOR marker). -Darning needle. -Pom Pom (optional). Yarn 2 skeins DK weight yarn - Selah Yarn Co. 3-Ply DK 100% Alpaca You can easily make this hat using only 1 skein by decreasing the brim length and reducing the hat length to be more fitting on the head. Sizing Available in sizes Small (Medium, Large), to be worn with approximately 3-5” (8cm - 12.7cm) negative ease. To Fit Actual Head Circumference: 17-19 (20-22, 23-25)” / 43-48 (51-56, 58-64)cm Additional Notes Brim can be modified to a standard brim by only working ribbing for 1 (2, 2)“ / 3 (5, 5)cm (or your preferred length). As written, the hat has a semi-slouchy fit. For a more fitted hat begin decreasing for the crown 1-2” / 3-5cm sooner than called for in the pattern. *After purchasing you will receive a link to a digital download for the pattern file. No physical pattern will be sent to you.  *This is a purchase for a digital file only...not a physical item!