Tight Cables Hat by Laura MICHAUD

Tight Cables Hat

Knitting
May 2025
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
87 - 164 yards (80 - 150 m)
Baby (Child, Teen, Adult, Adult Large, Adult Extra Large)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This cable hat is knit in the round using circular or double pointed needles. The construction is simple and easy to knit.

It is very strechy and its texture make it warm for long winters. You’re gonna love to wear it !

You will find two versions of the pattern : one with fold over brim, and one with simple brim.

SIZES
Baby (Child, Teen, Adult, Adult Large, Adult Extra Large).

Finished size is about :

  • 42.5 (47, 52, 56.5, 61, 66) cm / 16.7 (18.5, 20.5, 22,3, 24, 26) inches in circumference
  • 14.5 (16, 18, 19, 20.5, 21) cm / 5,7 (6.3, 7.1, 7.5, 8.1, 8.3) inches in length

YARN & YARDAGE
You can use any bulky weight wool yarn of your liking.

  • Simple brim hat : 80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130) meters / 88 (99, 109, 121, 132, 143) yards
  • Fold over brim hat : 90 (100, 115, 125, 140, 150) meters / 98.4 (109.3, 125.8, 136.7, 153.1, 164) yards
  • (Optional) 20-40 for a pompom, depending on the size you want it to be

NEEDLES

  • 5.5mm / US 7 circulars with 40cm (16”) cable
  • 6mm / US 8 circulars with 40cm (16”) cable
  • Cable needle

GAUGE
18 stitches / 20 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles

NOTIONS
Knitting in the round, Cables

Have fun !