This hat is loaded with texture! There’s a simple rib, a sophisticated cable, a sumptuous basketweave, all topped with a fluffy pom pom. The stitch patterns are varied enough to keep you engaged while being simple enough that you don’t need to check the pattern constantly to make sure you’re working the right stitch. It may look complicated but it’s a fairly quick and easy knit. If you can work a cable, and knit in the round, you can make this hat.

Pattern contains detailed written instructions with abbreviations, a schematic, as well a chart of the entire hat (except the ribbing) for each size.

Techniques: Knitting in the round, Ribbing, Woven Tile stitch, Working Cables, Increasing, Decreasing, Pom Pom making (optional)

Dimensions:
Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
Circumference: 18.25 (20, 22.25)”/ 46.5 (51, 56.5) cm
Length: 8.25 (9, 9.5)”/ 21 (23, 24) cm
Shown in Size 1 (18.25”/46.5 cm) & Size 2 (20”/51 cm) on a 21”/53.5 cm head.
For a snug fit choose a size 1-3” /2.5-7.5 cm smaller than head circumference.
For a slouchy fit, choose a size between 1”/2.5 cm smaller and 1”/2.5 cm larger than head circumference.

Gauge: 29 stitches and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm in Woven Tile stitch, after blocking.
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in K3, P2 Rib stitch, after blocking.

Yarn:
205 (250, 300) yds/ 188 (229, 274) m, dk weight wool yarn (Includes a pom pom.)
Size 1 Sample: 1 skein: Little Fox Yarn Vulpine (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon, 231 yds/211 m, per 100 g skein). Color used in sample: Silver Birch.
Size 2 Sample: 1 skein: Republic of Wool Merino DK (100% superwash merino wool, 250 yds/229 m, per 115 g skein). Color used in sample: Gutsy.

Needles:
Main Needle: 16”/41 cm US 6/4 mm circular needle, or dpns.
Trim Needles: 16”/41 cm US 5/3.75 mm circular needle, or dpns.
Set of at least 4 (5th needle optional) US 6/4 mm dpns.
Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle, Cable Needle, 6 Locking stitch markers in at least 2 colors, Thin Cardboard for Pom Pom Template

Pattern has been tested and tech edited.

If you have questions please don’t hesitate to ask. :)