This Cozy Cable Knit Hat pattern is perfect for keeping warm during those chilly winter months. The beautiful cable design adds a touch of elegance to this classic hat style.
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
One size fits most adults
Ribbing:
Cast on 96 stitches.
Row 1: *K2, P2*, repeat to the end of the row.
Repeat Row 1 for 1 inch (or desired ribbing length).
Main Body:
Switch to stockinette stitch.
Row 1 (RS): K all stitches.
Row 2 (WS): P all stitches.
Repeat Rows 1-2 until the piece measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.
Cable Pattern:
Row 1 (RS): *K4, C4F*, repeat to the end of the row.
Row 2 (WS): K all stitches.
Row 3: *K2, P2, K4*, repeat to the end of the row.
Row 4: K all stitches.
Repeat Rows 1-4 until the cable pattern measures 3 inches.
Decrease:
Switch back to stockinette stitch.
Row 1 (RS): *K6, K2tog*, repeat to the end of the row. (84 stitches remaining)
Row 2 (WS): P all stitches.
Row 3: *K5, K2tog*, repeat to the end of the row. (72 stitches remaining)
Row 4: P all stitches.
Row 5: *K4, K2tog*, repeat to the end of the row. (60 stitches remaining)
Row 6: P all stitches.
Row 7: *K3, K2tog*, repeat to the end of the row. (48 stitches remaining)
Row 8: P all stitches.
Row 9: *K2, K2tog*, repeat to the end of the row. (36 stitches remaining)
Row 10: P all stitches.
Row 11: *K1, K2tog*, repeat to the end of the row. (24 stitches remaining)
Row 12: P all stitches.
Row 13: *K2tog*, repeat to the end of the row. (12 stitches remaining)
Finishing:
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through a tapestry needle and slip the remaining stitches onto the needle. Pull tight to close the top of the hat. Seam the sides of the hat using the mattress stitch. Weave in any loose ends.
Your Cozy Cable Knit Hat is now complete and ready to keep you warm!