Nehalem Hat / Cable Band by Annie Dempsey

Nehalem Hat / Cable Band

Knitting
January 2002
Rowan Yarns Felted Wool
Aran (8 wpi) ?
4 stitches = 1 inch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
175 - 235 yards (160 - 215 m)
18 (20, 22) in circumference at headband
English
This pattern is available for $7.00.

Pattern number AC 308

Pattern Description
This is a very flattering hat. Choose either a diagonal knit/purl pattern or bold cable for your band: pick up and knit around, embellish with a beaded ‘tassel’ when you’re done. Knit in DK or heavy worsted weight yarn.

Materials, DK Weight
245 (315, 350) yards dk weight yarn
Knitting needles size 5
16” circular needle size 6
Double pointed needles size 6
5 markers, 4 of one color and 1 of another cable needle (for cabled band only)
Gauge: 22 sts., 26 rows = 4” in stockinette st. on larger size needles
Materials, Heavy Worsted Weight
175 (215, 235) yards heavy worsted weight yarn
Knitting needles size 8
16” circular needle size 9
Double pointed needles size 9
5 markers, 4 of one color and 1 of another
cable needle (for cabled band only)
Gauge: 16 sts., 20 rows = 4” in stockinette st. on larger size needles