The Cable-Ready Hat is a stylish and cozy accessory ideal for the colder months. This pattern uses slip stitches, cables, and two contrasting DK-weight yarns to create a textured, cable-accented hat that evokes an outdoorsy vibe. The Cables and Tweed stitch is easy to memorize, making it perfect for knitting while watching TV. Plus, it’s engaging enough to make you want to knit more than one.

The hat is knit at a tight gauge for a snug fit. If you prefer a looser-fitting hat, choose a size up. The sample was knit in Adult Small (22” // 55 cm). It’s shown on a 23” // 57 cm head.

Yarn:

Loop & Whorl Fiber Co. Charming DK, 274 yds, 100 g, 100% SW Merino

• 1 (1, 1) skein Rub-Tailed Wasp (MC)
• 1 (1, 1) skein Long-Horn Grasshopper (CC)

OR

in DK weight yarn

• 66 (70, 78) yds // 60 (64, 71) m in MC
• 80 (85, 92 yds // 73 (78, 84) m in CC

Skills Needed:

Familiarity with knitting small circumferences in the round, working with a cable needle, and working crown decreases using ssk and k2tog.