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Complex Cable Knit Hat Pattern

This pattern is perfect for advanced knitters wanting to challenge themselves with intricate cables. The hat is designed to fit a 19" head circumference.

Materials

• Yarn: Sport weight yarn (UK: 5 ply, AU: 5 ply, Metric: 12 wpi), approximately 150 yards (137 meters)
• Needles: US 3 (UK 10, 3.25 mm) and US 5 (UK 9, 3.75 mm) 16" circular needles and US 5 (UK 9, 3.75 mm) double-pointed needles
• Cable needle
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles

Pattern

Ribbing:

Using smaller circular needles, cast on 108 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beginning of round.

Round 1: *K2, P2, repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat Round 1 for a total of 1.5 inches.

Body:

Switch to larger circular needles.

Rounds 1-8: Knit all stitches.

Begin cable pattern:

Work Rows 1-16 of cable pattern 3 times.

Crown:

Switch to double-pointed needles when necessary.

Decrease Round 1: *K6, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round (96 stitches).

Decrease Round 2: Knit all stitches.

Decrease Round 3: *K5, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round (84 stitches).

Continue in this manner, knitting 1 less stitch between decreases in each decrease round until 12 stitches remain.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight to close the top of the hat, and secure on the inside.

Finishing

Weave in all ends and block the hat to shape, following yarn care instructions.

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