I used this cable pattern for a cardigan many years ago (Cable and Rib Cardigan #129), and have always loved it. There are only 3 rounds of cabling in the entire hat, so if you like a little bit of cabling but are not an experienced cabler, this is the hat for you!

The stitch pattern is presented in written and charted formats only.

Skill Level: Easy

Skills Used: Cable knitting, decreasing, knitting in the round

Finished Measurements: 17” (43 cm) brim circumference; 8” (20.5 cm) height

NOTE: To fit average adult; brim will easily stretch to approximately 20” (51 cm).

Materials: 85 yards (77.5 meters) super bulky yarn

Needles and Notions: One 16” (40 cm) long circular needle and one set of five double-pointed needles, size US 11 (8 mm), OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE; stitch marker; cable needle

Gauge: In Ridged Cable Pattern, 15 sts and 19 rnds = 4” (10 cm)

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