SweetGeorgia Tumbler Ridge Hat Knitting Pattern

SweetGeorgia Tumbler Ridge Hat: Textured Slouchy Knit Toque

What Is Being Made

The Tumbler Ridge Hat is a fun and funky slouchy hat with attitude, designed by Grace Verhagen for SweetGeorgia Yarns. This easy toque is a textured, seamless knit hat that showcases color beautifully, whether using a single skein of variegated worsted weight yarn or two coordinating skeins of sock weight yarn held together for a unique blended effect. The finished hat measures 10 inches in height with an 18-inch circumference, designed to fit heads up to 22 inches with negative ease for a comfortable, slouchy fit.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs seamless, bottom-up construction worked entirely in the round, a popular method for creating hats without seams. The seamless approach eliminates the need for finishing work and creates a continuous fabric. Knitters work from the brim upward to the crown, building the hat in one continuous piece using either double-pointed needles or a 16-inch circular needle, depending on preference and yarn weight chosen.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Tumbler Ridge Hat features textured stitching that creates visual interest and dimension throughout the design. The gauge is established at 18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking, providing a reference point for achieving the correct finished measurements. The textured elements distinguish this hat from basic stockinette designs, adding the "attitude" and visual appeal that makes this slouchy style distinctive.

Materials and Yarn Options

The Tumbler Ridge Hat offers flexibility in yarn selection:

• Worsted Weight Version: One skein of SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Worsted in Oyster Bay (200 yards / 183 meters per 4 ounces / 115 grams; 100% superwash merino wool)
• Sock Weight Version: Two skeins of SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock held together, available in Spring Garden or Basil (425 yards / 389 meters per 3.53 ounces / 115 grams each; 100% superwash merino wool). Note that only approximately 33 grams (less than one-third) of each sock weight skein is required per hat, allowing knitters to complete multiple projects from a single pair of skeins.

Needles and Notions

Knitters will need Size 8 US / 5.0 mm needles in either double-pointed or 16-inch circular format, along with a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and optional stitch markers to track pattern repeats. Needle size may be adjusted as needed to obtain the correct gauge for proper fit and fabric characteristics.

Skill Level and Requirements

Rated as an easy skill level pattern, the Tumbler Ridge Hat requires only basic knitting competency. The primary skill needed is knitting in the round, making this an excellent project for knitters comfortable with circular or double-pointed needle techniques but seeking a straightforward, satisfying make. The seamless construction and simple stitch pattern keep the project manageable while delivering impressive visual results.