Cabled Hat with Ear Flaps

Description

This cozy cabled hat with ear flaps is perfect for keeping warm on chilly days. The ear flaps add extra protection from the cold, making this hat both stylish and practical.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10ply)
• Needles: US 7 (UK 7, Metric 4.5mm) and cable needle
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

20 stitches x 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Pattern

Ear Flaps (make 2)

1. Cast on 14 stitches.
2. Row 1: Knit.
3. Row 2: Purl.
4. Row 3: K2, make 1, knit to last 2 stitches, make 1, k2.
5. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have 20 stitches. Work even until ear flap measures 4 inches, ending with a purl row.
6. Next row: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 stitches, ssk, k2.
7. Repeat the last 2 rows until 6 stitches remain. Bind off.

Body

1. With circular needles, cast on 90 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Work in a k2, p2 ribbing for 1.5 inches.
3. Begin cable pattern: Row 1 (and all odd rows): *P2, k6, p2, k6; repeat from * to end.
4. Row 2 and all even rows: *K2, p6, k2, p6; repeat from * to end.
5. Continue in cable pattern until hat measures 7 inches from cast-on edge.
6. Shape crown: Round 1: *K2, p6, k2, p2tog; repeat from * to end.
7. Round 2: *P2, k6, p2, k2tog; repeat from * to end.
8. Continue decreasing in this manner until 10 stitches remain. Break yarn, thread through remaining stitches, and pull tight to close the top of the hat.

Finishing

Weave in all ends and block the hat to shape. Attach the ear flaps to each side of the hat, making sure they are evenly spaced. You can also add a pom-pom or tassel to the top of the hat for a fun finishing touch.

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