These traveling cables remind me of another one of my favorite hikes in the mountains above Santa Fe, the Bear Wallow Trail. This trail meanders through the forest, going up, coming down, along a creek, and enjoying some breathtaking views along the way. There is something alluring about eye catching cables set with a background of solid purls. All of this comes together to create a really classic hat, to match one of the classic hikes in my area.

Yarn

Linea, by Crave Yarn, (colorway: Obscura) fingering weight, 90%
Superwash Fine Merino, 10% Cashmere, 410 yards (375 m) per 100g skein, approximately 50g, 205 yds/187 m

Sizing

20” (50.8 cm) circumference and about 9” (22.9 cm) tall

Needles and Notions

circulars or dpns depending on your preferences
US 2 (2.75mm) needles
US 4 (3.5mm) needles
1 stitch marker, 4 optional stitch markers different from the beginning of round marker to separate repeats
Tapestry needle
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This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted

version 2.0 was uploaded on 6/17 to correct an errata in the chart