If you love the look of cabled knits, but you’re not quite ready to add an extra needle to your work, this is the perfect project for you. I offer both a written and charted explanation of the body pattern.

Finished Measurements
Circumference at brim band 16” (41 cm) unstretched, 9” (23 cm) in length from brim edge to crown; will fit head circumference of 20” – 23” (50.5 cm – 58 cm)

Yarn
100 yds (91 m) bulky weight #5 yarn (shown knitted in Willow Yarns Daily Bulky, 100% superwash wool, 100 yds/97 m per skein)

Needles and Other Materials
One 16” (40.5 cm) circular knitting needle size US 10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
One 16” (40.5 cm) circular knitting needle size US 10.5 (6.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
US 10.5 (6.5 mm) set of 5 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker
Scissors
Yarn needle