Cushy, warm, long enough to cover the ears, stretchy so it covers a wide range of head sizes, and flattering to just about everyone—this might just be the perfect hat. An easily memorized cable pattern makes it fun to knit, too!

If you or your intended recipient are between sizes, I recommend choosing the smaller size due to the stretchiness of the stitch pattern.

The easy cable pattern is both written out and charted, and the hat has been professionally edited and test knit.

SIZES
Extra Small/Small (Medium/Large). Shown in Medium/Large size.

XS/S size will fit heads from 18-21” [45.5- 53.5 cm] and M/L size will fit heads from 21-24” [53.5-61 cm].

Finished circumference:
XS/S: 17.75” [45 cm] M/L: 19.25” [49 cm]
8” [20.5 cm] long from CO edge to top for both sizes

MATERIALS NEEDED
Yarn:
Malabrigo Yarn Mecha (100% merino; 130yds/119m per 100g skein): 1 skein in Green Gray

Recommended needles (check gauge and change sizes if needed):
US #9 [5.5 mm] 16” circular needle and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles

Notions:
Stitch marker, cable needle, yarn needle

GAUGE
20 sts/23 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Cross Pattern, slightly stretched

PATTERN NOTE
The M/L sample shown used a full skein of the recommended yarn with only a few grams left over. If you’re worried about running out or think you might want to extend the length of the hat, purchase an additional skein to be safe. Two skeins will make the hat and a pair of the matching Auroral Mittens!