This aran-weight hat whips up in no time. Knit it for a last minute holiday gift or as a swatch for an aran sweater. The single cable adds a splash of style and the folded brim keeps ears toasty in frigid weather. Much of the hat is stockinette, meaning it works up quickly and also has plenty of room for measuring gauge (perfect for a swatch). The cable is also a great opportunity to practice cabling without a cable needle!

The pattern includes both charted and written instructions for the cable.

Materials:
Yarn: 120yd (130yd, 150yd) aran weight yarn, 100% wool in solid or tonal color recommended. Sample used 120 yards / 62g of Cascade Ecological Wool for size M.
Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) in 16” (40cm) circular cable, US 9 (5.5mm) in 16” (40cm) circular cable, US 9 (5.5mm) DPNs or longer cable for magic loop
Notions: Cable needle, stitch markers in two colors, yarn needle

Gauge:
16sts / 22 rounds = 4” (10 cm) square in stockinette stitch using US 9 (5.5mm) needles.

Sizes:
Adult S (M, L) to fit heads of 19.5-21.5” (22-23”, 23.5-24.5”). Sample is knitted in size M for a woman’s head of 22.5”.