The Pinch of Spice hat is my perfect recipe for 95% “mindless knitting” and a 5% “pinch of spice.” The cables that create this pattern are intuitive and simple to work. 

Techniques Used In This Pattern
Alternating Cable Cast On, basic cables

Sizes
The 2x2 rib creates a very stretchy fabric. If between two sizes, it is suggested to size down.
Adult Sm (Med, Lg)
Fits head size 19-21 (20-22, 21-23)” /
48-53 (50-55, 53-59) cm

Yarn
Note: Yarns below are held together throughout the pattern. Alternatively, the hat could be knit with worsted weight yarn. Checking gauge is always recommended.

Porter Wool Co., ‘Merino/Nylon DK’
(75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 245 yds per 100g)
Shown in color “Paprika Me Crazy!”
1 skein or 120 (135, 150) yds of a similar DK weight yarn

Porter Wool Co., ‘Silky Suri’
(74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Mulberry Silk, 328 yds per 50g)
Shown in color “Innocence”
1 skein or 120 (135, 150) yds of a similar lace weight yarn

Needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm or one size larger than needle used to get gauge, 16” circular needle and DPN’s or longer circular needle for working decreases using magic loop

US 6 / 4 mm, 16” circular needle for ribbing

Notions
Stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle

Gauge
Using US 6 / 4 mm needle, 21 sts and 28 rnds =
4” / 10 cm in k2, p2 pattern, knit in the round, after blocking.

Contact & Support
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Website: samanthaguerindesign.com

Helpful Tutorials
Alternating Cable Cast On for 2x2 Rib