Knitting Pattern: Cozy Cable Hat
This cozy cable hat pattern is perfect for keeping warm during the colder months. The intricate cables add a touch of elegance to this classic design.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (US size 4, UK size 9, 10-ply)
- Needles: 4.5mm (US size 7, UK size 7) 16-inch circular needles and double-pointed needles (DPNs)
- Cable needle
- Tapestry needle
Gauge:
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Size:
One size fits most adults
Abbreviations:
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- C4F: Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold at front, knit next 2 stitches, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
- C4B: Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold at back, knit next 2 stitches, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
Instructions:
Brim:
- Cast on 88 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method.
- Place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
- Work in a K2, P2 ribbing for 1.5 inches.
Main Body:
- Purl 1 round.
- Start working the cable pattern:
- Round 1: *K6, C4F* repeat until the end of the round.
- Round 2: K1, *P4, K6* repeat until the last stitch, K1.
- Round 3: *K6, C4B* repeat until the end of the round.
- Round 4: K1, *P4, K6* repeat until the last stitch, K1.
- Repeat Rounds 1-4 of the cable pattern until the hat measures 7.5 inches from the cast-on edge.
Decrease Rounds:
- Switch to DPNs when necessary.
- Round 1: *K2, K2tog* repeat until the end of the round (66 stitches).
- Round 2: *K1, K2tog* repeat until the end of the round (44 stitches).
- Round 3: *K2tog* repeat until the end of the round (22 stitches).
- Round 4: *K2tog* repeat until the end of the round (11 stitches).
Finishing:
- Break the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Thread the tail through a tapestry needle and slide the needle through the remaining stitches.
- Pull tight to close the top of the hat.
- Weave in any loose ends.
Your cozy cable hat is now ready to be worn! Stay warm and stylish this winter with this beautiful cable knit design.