This slouchy-braid cable hat is knit from ultra-soft merino wool (handpainted!) and has evoked comments like “so comfy & smooshy! I could take a nap in it!” It’s knit in the round with a simple cable pattern. (The pattern contains both charted & written instructions).

Some more info:

Finished measurements:
Circumference: 20”
Height: 8.5”
To fit an adult woman

Yarn
One skein Madelinetosh Merino- worsted weight. (210 yards a skein, you will have a (tiny!) bit left over).

Needles
US 6 and 10, 16” circulars
US 10 double pointed needles

Supplies
Stitch marker, yarn needle

Gauge
17 sts and 19 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on larger needles.