Direct .pdf download: Ninja Ropes Hat

From the Designer:
Ninja Ropes is a classic unisex design but it can be an especially fun project for the males in your life. Whether you’re
knitting for a rambunctious boy or someone older, Ninja Ropes marries the desire to knit something fun, colorful, classic, and not just stockinette with his desire for something basic, unfussy, playground-ready, and everyday wearable.

Not your ordinary skull cap, Raphael’s Ropes features a simple cable repeated between sections of stockinette and broken rib. The result is an eye-catching array of highly-textured vertical stripes that taper neatly into the crown.

While any comparable weight yarn will work, the vast array of Koigu KPPPM colors adds virtually limitless potential to
the coloration of the hat. Use one colorway, or mix several together to create a custom just-for-the-recipient look.

If you’re looking for an everyday hat that’s got timeless overtones mixed in with sheer coolness and day-to-day
wearability, Ninja Ropes is for you. Worked on a smaller needle, it’s not a quick knit, but the resulting product is one the wearer will cherish. It’s also a great project for first-time cablers!