Peppercorn Hat by Alexandra Frankel

Peppercorn Hat

Knitting
November 2026
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in Honeycomb Cable pattern
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
109 - 218 yards (100 - 199 m)
Adult Small (Medium, Large)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Looking for a quick knit with big impact? The Peppercorn Hat has you covered. Beginner-friendly cables work up in a flash in our bulky-weight Maman yarn, yielding a lusciously thick and richly textured piece with mottled tones and maximum squish factor. Designed to coordinate with our Allspice fingerless mitts, this hat is ideal for even the coldest of days.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
Adult Small (Medium, Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference (unstretched): 18¼ (20½, 22¾)”
Stretches to approx. 20¼ (22½, 24¾)”
Length: 8½ (9, 9¼)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Maman (100% acrylic; 100g/109 yds)
• Any color – 1 (1, 2) skeins
Shown in 519 Platinum
Needle: US Size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16” circular and set of dpns (or your preferred needles for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 9 (5.5 mm) 16” circular
Notions: Stitch markers, unique m for bor, tapestry needle

GAUGE
14 sts x 19 rows = 4” in Honeycomb Cable patt after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up. The Honeycomb Cable pattern is both written and charted for your convenience.