Cables and Welts Hat by Michael Dworjan

Cables and Welts Hat

Knitting
February 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in St st using the larger needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
Diameter 10”; Height 8”
English
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Two large welts make up the bulk of this design, laying open atop the crown only to flow closed as they approach the neck. Surrounding them are eight evenly spaced cables. Three stitches wide, they cable in an uneven but interesting manner, lending character to the warm and squishy yarn.

Skills Used

  • Knitting in the round
  • Cables
  • K2tog
  • Knit 1 front and back

Materials Required

  • 1 skein of Madeline Tosh DK (DK/worsted weight, 100% superwash merino wool; 225 yds) in Magnolia Leaf
  • 1 set US size 10 (6mm) 16 inch circular needles, or size required for gauge
  • 1 set US size 7 (4.5mm) 16 inch circular needles or 3 sizes smaller than large needles (above)
  • Cable needle
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Stitch Marker for beginning of round