As a beginner knitter I was so keen to try all the techniques I could, as quickly as I could, to feed my thirst for knowledge but sometimes I bit off more than I could chew.

This hat is designed for those knitters who, like me, thrive for adventure. A soft hat with interesting textures, simple cables and a modern shape should satisfy event the most adventurous of beginners…well maybe for a little while!

The Lùbach hat uses simple 2 x 2 ribbing that flows into long and sinuous cables that alternate around the hat and flow together beautifully through the crown shaping.

Two aran weight yarns are held together to knit this hat to provide a squishy and marled texture.

The brim can be worked longer to allow for a deep fold back brim and provides an excellent option to play with colour blocking.

Yarn

Drops Alaska (Aran, 100% wool, 70m per 50g) - 2 balls (100g) - Sample uses colour 63

And

Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (Aran, 77% Alpaca, 23% Silk, 140m per 50g) - 1 Ball (50g) - Sample uses colour 3

Needles

7mm 16-inch/40cm circular needle
7mm needles for working in the round: DPNs, 1 long circular or 2 short circulars (for crown shaping)

Notions

-5 Stitch markers - 1 of different colour or style for marking -start of round
-Darning needle