I made the first Snowshoe Hat 2 years ago when we introduced our girls to snowshoeing. My favorite time to snowshoe is just after the snow has fallen, when it still clings to the tree branches and it’s still very quiet. This hat is perfect for snowshoeing—the chunky wool is extra warm and it’s a pop of color against the white snow. This hat is knit from the bottom up with just one cable repeat to keep the knitting interesting but moving along quickly.

Sizing
Finished measurements :: 16.75 (18, 19.5)” / 42.5 (45.75, 49.5) cm
To fit heads 20-21 (22-23, 24+)” / 50.5-53.5 (55.5-58.5, 61+) cm
If you fall in between 2 sizes, go up or down depending on whether you’d prefer a slightly more snug or more loose fit.

Yarn
1 skein Malabrigo Chunky in Green Apple ; 100 yds / 91 m per 100 g /; 100% merino wool

Needles & Notions
Size 10.5 US / 6.5 mm 16” / 40.5 cm circular needle
Size 10.5 US / 6.5 mm needles, for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round
cable needle
4 stitch markers -- 1 should be a different color than the rest
darning needle
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

I’m very thankful to the following test knitters for their help: sandyvar, murvie, knitree, qtpieknitter, tibiachan, and Damemags.