This textured hat is a perfect project for that one extra ball of bulky yarn you have leftover from another project. The simple cable pattern is easy to memorize—and quick to work. Bonus!

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Finished Measurement
Circumference: 18 (19 ½)”/45.5 (49.5)cm

Materials
85 (100) yds/77.5 (91.5)m bulky-weight yarn

Needles
Size 11 (8mm) 16”/40cm circular knitting needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Size 11 (8mm) double-pointed knitting needles (set of 5) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
1 Stitch marker
Blunt-end yarn needle

The sample project uses #242 Intenso for the woman’s version and #23 Pagoda for the man’s version