When I’m designing a hat, I consider every little detail. Some of the options are simply a matter of personal preference and taste. For this hat, I decided to leave some of those details to the knitter! Don’t worry, I give you all of the tools you need to make a gorgeous hat. I’ve done all of the math so that you can focus on the other stuff. I walk you through choosing ribbing, cables, and even color treatment. The only limit is your imagination.

This hat was previously featured in Season 7 of KnitStars Texture and Wonder.

Details:Hat is worked in the round from the brim up. The sample is knit in two colors but you are of course invited to use a single color (or more colors) as is your preference. It’s meant to be worn with negative ease and the ribbed texture makes it suitable for a range of head sizes.

Size:
17”/45.75cm circumference x 8 ½”/21.5cm height

Yarns:
Lolabean Yarn Co Green Bean 75% SW Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 245 yds/100 g;
Color Combo 1: Fleece Flock (Teal speckle) and Turn Down for What (white speckle)
Color Combo 2: Fleece Flock After Dark (gray speckle) and Fleece Flock (Teal speckle)
Birch Hollow Fibers Radicle DK 75% SW Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 245 yds/100 g;
Color Combo 3: Sprig and Fresh

To substitute yarn, choose a plied animal
fiber, a touch of nylon will add durability. Color 1 ~245 yds/224m, Color 2 ~125 yds/114m. There is extra yardage to allow for you to do multiple gauge swatches. You
don’t have to make as many as shown, but the more the better for planning purposes.

Gauge:
27 sts x 23 rnds = 3.25” in Two Repeats of Cable Chart

Needle: US 5/3.75mm and US 6/4.0mm16 inch circular or DPNS, or one long circular for Magic Loop method. Adjust needle size to get gauge.

Notions: Cable needle, row counter, stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.