Crocheting into the back loop of the half double crochet stitches in this cabled hat creates an interesting texture while also insulating the hat, making it perfect for a cold winter day.

Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches (chain, half double crochet, single crochet)
Crocheting in the round
Decreasing
Post stitches
Working in the back loop

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Size
Women: 21” (53 cm) circumference

Materials
Patons Classic Wool (100% wool; 210 yd 192 m/3.5 oz 100 g): #00240 Leaf Green, 2 skeins or approximately 240-290 yd 220-265 m in any medium weight yarn.

US H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge.

Yarn needle.

Stitch marker.

Gauge
18 sts x 12 rows in pattern = 4” (10 cm). Check your gauge for best results and fit.

This pattern was originally published in Quick and Simple Crochet Hats and has since been updated. If you own the booklet and would like the updated version, please PM me.