Diane XO Hat by Amanda Brady

Diane XO Hat

Knitting
January 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in 2 x 2 Rib
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
188 - 210 yards (172 - 192 m)
51cm-56cm and 56cm-61cm circumference
English
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This cable pattern can be worn as either a beanie or a slouchy. Wear it folded for a beanie or flat for a slouchy.

The cables are a lovely woven pattern with an XO hugs and kisses design, a gorgeous tribute to my sister Diane. It certainly won’t leave you feeling bored.

DETAILS:
Difficulty: Advanced

Sizes:
Small/Medium (fits 51cm(20”) - 56cm (22”)
Large (fits 56cm(22”) - 61cm(24”)
2-4” of negative ease included in the finished measurements

Gauge: 24 stitches x 29 rounds to 10cm (4”) in 2 x 2 rib

Recommended needles:
4.0mm/US 6 needles for knitting in the round rib.
5.0mm/US 8 needles for knitting in the round cables.

Yarn:
Quince & Co Lark or any worsted weight yarn that knits to the correct gauge and it suitable to make those cables pop.

Sample is knitted in Kumliens Gull - medium heathered grey.

Additional pom pom was added purchased from Etsy.