Available as part of the Celtic Irish Knits Club 2026. The digital version of this club is available here.

This hat features a few unusual details while also echoing a traditional Aran cable motif. It is worked in the round with a folded hem that gives a tidy, snug finish.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)

To Fit Head Circumference Up To: 21 (23, 25)” / 53 (58.5, 63.5) cm
1-3” / 2.5- 7.5 cm intended negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference: 18 (20, 22)” / 45.5 (51, 56) cm
Length To Crown: 8.5 (8.75, 9)” / 21 (22, 23) cm
Sample size Medium modelled with 2.5” / 6.5 cm negative ease.

GAUGE
20 sts and 29 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St St & Rev St St, blocked
Diamond Cable Pattern meas 1.75” / 4.5 cm across
1/1 RC cable meas 0.25” / 0.75 cm across

YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Solas’ (93% Merino, 3.5% Cashmere and 3.5% Silk; 243 yds / 222 m per 3.6 oz / 100g); Colour: Ban; 1 skein
Approx Yardage: 152 (174, 197) yds / 139 (159, 180) m

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Two US size 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, 40”/ 100 cm for Magic Loop, or 16” / 40 cm with dpns
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Cable needle (cn), lockable stitch markers, waste yarn or Barber Cord, tapestry needle.