The cable pattern of this hat reminds me of water flowing through a rocky stream bed, the current twisting and swirling. The soft slouchy shape is attractive and won’t smoosh your hair. Choose a yarn with lots of stretch to make sure the band stays snug.

GAUGE
4” = 28 sts and 32 rounds in Swirling Eddies Stitch
Note: yarns shown usually knit at 21-23 sts to 4” in Stocking Stitch

SIZES
child(adult medium)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Circumference: 18.25”(22.75”)

MATERIALS
150(200) yards DK weight yarn
US 4 (3.5mm) and 6 (4mm) 16” circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge and 2 sizes smaller
US 6 (4mm) set of 4 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
cable needle
stitch marker
yarn needle