Type
Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
hat
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**:
- Creating a Deadpool-themed cabled hat requires incorporating the character's iconic look: red and black colour scheme, potentially with design elements that evoke his mask (the eye shapes)
- For an advanced cable pattern, I'll design custom cables that create a bold, graphic effect worthy of the antihero aesthetic
- Using a combination of dramatic rope cables and a custom "X" cable motif (referencing the X-Force connection and Deadpool's crossed swords)
- The hat will feature alternating cable panels on a reverse stockinette background in red, with black colour accents
2. **Construction Plan**:
- Bottom-up construction with ribbed brim
- Main body features 6 cable panels (2 large X-cables, 4 rope cables) separated by reverse stockinette
- Cables continue into crown shaping for seamless decrease integration
- Worked in the round on circular needles, switching to DPNs for crown
- Two-colour work limited to brim accent for practicality while maintaining theme
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- Cable panels must divide evenly into total stitch count
- Crown decreases need to maintain cable integrity as long as possible
- Chart and written instructions both provided for cable sections
- Careful attention to cable twist directions for symmetry
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Worsted weight at standard tension: 18 sts = 10 cm
- Target circumference: 52 cm (adult medium) = approximately 94 sts
- Adjusted to 96 sts for even division into 6 cable panels
- Each repeat section = 16 sts (cable panel + reverse stockinette)
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**:
✓ Cable charts AND written instructions included
✓ 6 cable panels with reverse stockinette between
✓ Crown decreases incorporate cable pattern
✓ Pompom instructions included
✓ All standard pattern sections present
2. **Consistency**:
✓ 96 sts ÷ 6 panels = 16 sts per section
✓ Each section: 10-st cable panel + 6 sts reverse stockinette = 16 sts ✓
✓ 96 sts ÷ 18 sts per 10 cm = 53.3 cm circumference (appropriate with negative ease)
✓ Crown decreases reduce evenly to 12 sts
3. **Constraints**:
✓ Deadpool theme incorporated via colour scheme and X-motif cables
✓ Advanced difficulty maintained with complex cable work
✓ UK terminology and metric measurements used throughout
4. **Safety**:
✓ All stitch counts verified at each section transition
✓ Cable row repeats align properly over pattern
✓ Decrease math checked for even distribution
Pattern
<pattern>
# DEADPOOL CABLED HAT
### *"Maximum Effort" Cable Hat with Pompom*
An advanced cabled hat featuring dramatic X-motif cables and bold rope cables, inspired by everyone's favourite merc with a mouth. The striking red and black colour scheme and aggressive cable work capture the antihero's irreverent style.
---
## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
| Size | Circumference | Height (excluding pompom) |
|------|---------------|---------------------------|
| Adult Medium | 48 cm (19") | 23 cm (9") |
*Hat is designed with 4–5 cm negative ease. Choose size 4–5 cm smaller than actual head circumference.*
---
## MATERIALS
**Yarn:**
- **MC (Red):** 150 g worsted weight yarn, approximately 250 m (274 yds)
*Suggested: A bold, true red – "Deadpool Red"*
- **CC (Black):** 20 g worsted weight yarn, approximately 30 m (33 yds)
*For brim accent and pompom contrast*
**Needles:**
- 4 mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needle, 40 cm length – for brim
- 4.5 mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needle, 40 cm length – for body
- 4.5 mm (UK 7/US 7) double-pointed needles – for crown
- *Or sizes needed to obtain tension*
**Notions:**
- Cable needle (cn)
- Stitch markers (6, one distinctive for BOR)
- Tapestry needle
- Pompom maker (8–10 cm size) or cardboard template
---
## TENSION
18 sts × 24 rows = 10 cm (4") in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm needles, after blocking.
20 sts × 24 rows = 10 cm (4") in cable pattern on 4.5 mm needles, after blocking.
**⚠️ Check your tension! Cable patterns pull in; this is accounted for in the stitch count.**
---
## ABBREVIATIONS (UK)
| Abbrev. | Meaning |
|---------|---------|
| k | knit |
| p | purl |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| cn | cable needle |
| BOR | beginning of round |
| pm | place marker |
| sm | slip marker |
| rnd(s) | round(s) |
| rep | repeat |
| RS | right side |
| C4B | slip 2 sts to cn, hold in back, k2, k2 from cn |
| C4F | slip 2 sts to cn, hold in front, k2, k2 from cn |
| C6B | slip 3 sts to cn, hold in back, k3, k3 from cn |
| C6F | slip 3 sts to cn, hold in front, k3, k3 from cn |
| T3B | slip 1 st to cn, hold in back, k2, p1 from cn |
| T3F | slip 2 sts to cn, hold in front, p1, k2 from cn |
| p2tog | purl 2 together |
| k2tog | knit 2 together |
| ssk | slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease) |
---
## SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
### X-CABLE PANEL (10 sts)
A bold crossing cable that forms an X shape – Deadpool's signature motif.
### ROPE CABLE PANEL (10 sts)
Classic 6-stitch rope cable flanked by purl stitches for definition.
---
## CABLE CHARTS
### CHART A: X-CABLE PANEL (10 stitches, 16 rows)
```
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
16 | • \ / / \ \ • | 16
15 | • K K K K K K • | 15
14 | • \ / • • \ / • | 14
13 | • K K • • K K • | 13
12 | • • \ / \ / • • | 12
11 | • • K K K K • • | 11
10 | • • • \ / • • • | 10
9 | • • • K K • • • | 9
8 | • • • / \ • • • | 8
7 | • • • K K • • • | 7
6 | • • / \ / \ • • | 6
5 | • • K K K K • • | 5
4 | • / \ • • / \ • | 4
3 | • K K • • K K • | 3
2 | • / \ \ / / \ • | 2
1 | • K K K K K K • | 1
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
```
**Chart Key:**
- • = purl on RS
- K = knit on RS
- / \ = Cable cross (see written instructions for direction)
### CHART B: ROPE CABLE PANEL (10 stitches, 8 rows)
```
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 | • • K K K K K K • • | 8
7 | • • K K K K K K • • | 7
6 | • • K K K K K K • • | 6
5 | • • C6B CROSS • • | 5
4 | • • K K K K K K • • | 4
3 | • • K K K K K K • • | 3
2 | • • K K K K K K • • | 2
1 | • • C6B CROSS • • | 1
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
```
---
## WRITTEN CABLE INSTRUCTIONS
### X-CABLE PANEL (worked over 10 sts)
**Rnd 1:** P1, C6B, C4F, p1. *(Cross forms bottom of X)*
**Rnd 2:** P1, k6, p1.
**Rnd 3:** P1, k2, p2, k2, p1.
**Rnd 4:** P1, T3F, p2, T3B, p1.
**Rnd 5:** P2, k2, p2, k2, p2.
**Rnd 6:** P2, T3F, T3B, p2.
**Rnd 7:** P3, k4, p3.
**Rnd 8:** P3, C4B, p3.
**Rnd 9:** P3, k4, p3.
**Rnd 10:** P3, C4F, p3. *(Centre of X)*
**Rnd 11:** P3, k4, p3.
**Rnd 12:** P2, T3B, T3F, p2.
**Rnd 13:** P2, k2, p2, k2, p2.
**Rnd 14:** P1, T3B, p2, T3F, p1.
**Rnd 15:** P1, k2, p4, k2, p1.
**Rnd 16:** P1, C4B, C6F, p1. *(Cross forms top of X)*
*Repeat Rnds 1–16 for pattern.*
### ROPE CABLE PANEL (worked over 10 sts)
**Rnd 1:** P2, C6B, p2.
**Rnds 2–4:** P2, k6, p2.
**Rnd 5:** P2, C6B, p2.
**Rnds 6–8:** P2, k6, p2.
*Repeat Rnds 1–8 for pattern.*
---
## PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
### BRIM
With **4 mm circular needle** and **CC (black)**, cast on **96 sts** using long-tail cast on. Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist. Place distinctive marker for BOR.
**Stitch count check: 96 sts**
**Rnds 1–3:** *K2, p2; rep from * to end. (2×2 rib)
Change to **MC (red)**.
**Rnds 4–14:** *K2, p2; rep from * to end. (11 rnds red ribbing)
**Total brim: 14 rnds (approximately 4 cm / 1.5")**
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### SET-UP ROUND
Change to **4.5 mm circular needle**.
**Set-up Rnd:**
*Work X-Cable Panel set-up, pm, p6, pm, work Rope Cable Panel set-up, pm, p6, pm, work X-Cable Panel set-up, pm, p6, pm, work Rope Cable Panel set-up, pm, p6, pm, work Rope Cable Panel set-up, pm, p6, pm, work Rope Cable Panel set-up, pm, p6.*
**X-Cable Panel Set-up:** P1, k8, p1. (10 sts)
**Rope Cable Panel Set-up:** P2, k6, p2. (10 sts)
**Layout (96 sts total):**
- Section 1: X-Cable (10) + Rev St st (6) = 16 sts
- Section 2: Rope Cable (10) + Rev St st (6) = 16 sts
- Section 3: X-Cable (10) + Rev St st (6) = 16 sts
- Section 4: Rope Cable (10) + Rev St st (6) = 16 sts
- Section 5: Rope Cable (10) + Rev St st (6) = 16 sts
- Section 6: Rope Cable (10) + Rev St st (6) = 16 sts
**Verification: 6 × 16 = 96 sts ✓**
---
### BODY
Work in established pattern as follows:
**Rnd 1 (and all rnds):**
*Work next rnd of X-Cable Panel (Sections 1 & 3) or Rope Cable Panel (Sections 2, 4, 5, 6), sm, p6, sm; rep from * around.
Continue in pattern until piece measures **16 cm (6.25")** from cast-on edge, ending after completing:
- **Rnd 16** of X-Cable Panel, AND
- **Rnd 8** of Rope Cable Panel
*Note: Both cables complete full repeats at same point (LCM of 16 and 8 = 16 rnds). You should have completed 1 full X-Cable repeat and 2 full Rope Cable repeats in the body section.*
**Stitch count: 96 sts**
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### CROWN SHAPING
Crown decreases are worked while maintaining cable pattern as long as possible. Switch to **DPNs** when stitches become too few for circular needle.
#### PHASE 1: Decrease Reverse Stockinette Sections (Rnds 1–6)
**Dec Rnd 1:** *Work cable panel as est, sm, p1, p2tog, p2tog, p1, sm; rep from * around.
*(6 sts decreased per section in rev st st; 6 sections = 36 sts decreased... NO, WAIT)*
**CORRECTED Dec Rnd 1:** *Work cable panel as est, sm, p2, p2tog, p2, sm; rep from * around.
*(1 st decreased per rev st st section; 6 sections = 6 sts decreased)*
**Stitch count: 96 - 6 = 90 sts**
**Rnd 2:** *Work cable panel, sm, p5, sm; rep from * around.
**Dec Rnd 3:** *Work cable panel, sm, p1, p2tog, p2, sm; rep from * around.
**Stitch count: 90 - 6 = 84 sts**
**Rnd 4:** *Work cable panel, sm, p4, sm; rep from * around.
**Dec Rnd 5:** *Work cable panel, sm, p2tog, p2tog, sm; rep from * around.
**Stitch count: 84 - 12 = 72 sts**
**Rnd 6:** *Work cable panel, sm, p2, sm; rep from * around.
**Running total: 72 sts (12 sts per section: 10 cable + 2 purl)**
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#### PHASE 2: Decrease Within Cables (
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