This cable hat is a relaxing and simple (slouchie) design that makes for a fuss-free knit if you’re newer to color changes and cables. It’s also a great pattern to have on hand for a quick gift for yourself or for a loved one.

Time: Weekend Project

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

Medium weight yarn
Yarn: Master Knit Victoria Aran (100% Acrylic; 344 yards 315 meters/150 grams): Pink (A, 1 (1, 1) ball), Gold (B, 1 (1, 1) ball or 16 (18, 20) yards.

Needles: US size 10 (6.0 mm), US size 8 (5.0 mm) 24” circular

Notions: Markers, stitch holders, cable needle, tapestry needle, (1) faux fur pompom

Special Stitches: Cable Stitch

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up in Stockinette Stitch and a simple cable with double yarn for a chunky weight.

Color stripes are done by working a single strand in A and a single strand in B.

Techniques required are: Long Tail Cast On, decreasing, increasing, 2/2 LC cable.