This was my second cable hat pattern. When I found the yarn I knew exactly what I wanted to do, but I wasn’t sure where to start. I have seen similar patterns floating around on Instagram and Ravelry and knew I could find a way to recreate it! Through trial and error, I was able to come up with this design. I love how the final pattern creates a smooth blend of crossing yarn from the bottom to the top. This design is also very forgiving. If you miscount the increases, you can add or remove stitches during the first row of cable stitches by either m1 or k2tog in the back cable.

SIZE/GAUGE

• Adult
• The finished product will be approximatley 18 inches around (unstretched) and 8.5 inches from top to bottom
• 4 stitchs X 5 rows = 1 inch

MATERIALS

• 1 skein (at least 300 yds) of MEDIUM (4) weight yarn
• Pictured: Lion Brand Scarfie Yarn - Cranberry/Black (labeled as BULKY (5) but knits up like a MEDIUM (4))
• No. 10 (6.0 mm) Circular Needles
• No. 10 (6.0 mm) Double Pointed Needles (DPN)
• Cable Needle (optional)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

ABBREVIATIONS USED

• k = knit
• p = purl
• yo = yarn over
• k2tog = knit 2 together
• ssk = slip, slip knit
• m1 = Make One (included on How to page)
• c8b = Move 4 stitches to either a DPN or cable needle and hold in the back, knit next 4 stitches then knit the 4 from the held needle
• c8f = Move 4 stitches to either a DPN or cable needle and hold in the front, knit next 4 stitches then knit the 4 from the held needle

INCLUDED HOW TOS

• Long Tail Cast On
• Invisible Join
• “Make One” Stitch