Bowline Hat by Lee Meredith

Bowline Hat

Knitting
May 2021
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in 1x2 Rib in the round, blocked and unstretched (this is approximate due to the amount of stretch in the ribbing); stretches comfortably to approx 19 sts = 4"
US 6 - 4.0 mm
220 yards (201 m)
16 (21)" circumference × 8.25 (9)" height, blocked; to fit head circumferences of 17–21 (22–25)"
English

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This hat is designed to be a masterclass in cables! By the time any knitter is finished with it, they will be prepared to tackle any cabled project that crosses their path. Level up even more by trying the cables without a cable needle, and become a true cable-knitting expert!

Circumference can be adjusted a bit with blocking or by very slightly altering gauge. The smaller size is to fit children or small adult heads, while the larger size is for medium (with a semiloose fit) or large adult heads. For medium adult heads and a more snug fit, choose the smaller size and stretch hard when blocking and/or go up one needle size from gauge needle.