The Woven Braid Ski Hat begins with a provisional CO, then is worked as a flat band. The band is grafted together, then stitches are picked up around the top of the hat to work the crown in the round.
This warm and squishy hat works well with both variagated and self striping yarns.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Size
22 in/56 cm in circumference
8 in/20.5 cm in height

Gauge
37.5 sts & 32 rows = 4 in/10 cm
in cable pattern

Materials
1 Skein Potion Yarns Temptress DK, 100% Superwash Merino, 231 yds/211 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, color Anarchy in a Top Hat

or 220 yards DK or light worsted-weight yarn.

Size 7 US/4.5 mm 16-in/40-cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size 7 US/4.5 mm double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Spare size 7 US/4.5 mm needle.

Waste Yarn for Provisional CO
Cable needle
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle