Olive Branch Hat by Rebecca Woelber

Olive Branch Hat

Knitting
January 2021
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
145 - 180 yards (133 - 165 m)
2 sizes: Beanie and Slouch
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Part of the Olive Branch Collection. Collection includes the Olive Branch Cowl, the Olive Branch Mitts and the hat.

Yarn
• Approximately 157 (200) yds / 144 (183) m of worsted weight yarn
• Shown in Thread and Maple NATUR (80/10/10 SW Merino/Cashmere/Nylon) 185 yds / 169 m per 100 g skein
• Used: 1 (2) skein in color Olive
Needles
• US #4 / 3.5 mm DPNs or on a longer circular needles using the Magic Loop technique to work a small circumference.
• US #6 / 4.0 mm DPNs or on a longer circular needles using the Magic Loop technique to work a small circumference.
Gauge
• 28 stitches / 28 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in cable pattern after wet blocking, on larger needles
Notions
• Stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle
Size and Dimension
• Beanie: Child/Adult Small to fit head 15-18 in / 38-46 cm around. Finished Dimensions: 8 1/4 in / 21 cm tall, 16 in / 41 cm circumference
• Slouch: Adult Med/Large to fit head 18-21 in / 48-56 cm around. Finished Dimensions: 9 1/2 in / 24 cm tall, 18 in / 46 cm circumference

Techniques: Twisted Stitches and Cables. It’s a simple pattern that is easy to work and you might even try knitting this with out your cable needle!