Braided Cables Hat by Becca's Knitting Nook

Braided Cables Hat

Knitting
January 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
109 - 273 yards (100 - 250 m)
(1, 2), (3, 4)
English
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SIZES: 1 (2, 3) for head circumferences of 17-19 (20-22, 23-25)“ / 43-48 (51-56, 58-64) cm.
This pattern is meant to be worn with about 2” / 5 cm of positive ease.

CONSTRUCTION: Bottom-up - In the round

YARN: Red Heart: Super Saver (Solids) in Country Blue
Aran Weight (#4)
Approximately 100-200m (110-220 yds)

GAUGE: 24 sts x 23 rnds = 10cm (4”) in Pattern at rest, blocked

NEEDLE: 4.5mm (US 7) circular needles. 12-16” (30-40 cm). For ribbing only.
5mm (US 8) circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge. 12-16” (30-40 cm)
5mm (US 8) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

TOOLS: Scissors, tapestry needle, stitch marker (1), cable needle

LEVEL: Adventurous Beginner - This pattern is suitable for newer knitters who have made a few projects and are looking to try something more advanced.
Skills include: Long-tail CO, k2tog, simple cables, twisted k2tog, slipped stitches, k1 tbl

All sizes have been test knitted. This pattern is not tech-edited.