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Here is a cable stitch hat knitting pattern that creates a classic look you will love.
About:
Available Sizes: One
Size: 20 – 22″ {51 – 56cm} Head Circumference
Styles: Two, Stocking & Slouchy
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
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Techniques:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitch
Cable Stitches
Materials:
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 70 – 105 yards {64 – 96 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 11 {8mm} Circular Needles with a 16” {40cm} & 24”+ {60cm} Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Markers, Cable Needle
Yarn Substitutes:
Cascade Lana Grande
Lang Yarns Virginia
Phildar Phil Alaska
Rowan Big Wool Yarn
MillaMia Super Chunky
Read more about yarn substitutions here {+ video}.
Details:
Gauge: 8 STS & 14 rounds per 4” {10cm} square, knit in the pattern below
Stocking Hat Details:
Measurements: 8″ Wide x 10″ {20cm x 25cm}
Yardage: 70 – 80 yards {64 – 73 meters}
Slouchy Hat Details:
Measurements: 8″ Wide x 12 1/2″ {20cm x 32cm}
Yardage: 85 – 105 yards {87 – 96 meters}
Notes:
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the rib & cable stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
Video:
Click here to watch the “How to Block a Hat” video tutorial.
Click here to watch the “How to Decrease for the Crown” video tutorial.
Click here to learn how to “C4F” in my video tutorial.
Pattern, Knit in the Round:
CO 48 STS, PM, join in the round
Round 1-4: *K2, P2*
Note: Every 5th round you’ll do 4 cables
Rounds 5-9: *P2, K4*
Round 10: *P2, K4, P2 ,C4F*
Repeat Rounds 5-10, 3 more times for the stocking hat
Repeat Rounds 5-10, 5 more times for the slouchy hat
Note {Optional}:
When the stitches get too tight switch to DPNs or a longer cable and knit using the magic loop method.
Decrease for the crown:
Round 1: *P2, K4*
Round 2: *P2, K4*
Round 3: *P2, K4, PM*
Round 4: *P2, K2, K2TOG, SM* {-8 STS, 40 STS remaining}
Round 5: *P2TOG, K3, SM* {-8 STS, 32 STS remaining}
Round 6: *K2, K2TOG, SM* {-8 STS, 24 STS remaining}
Round 7: *K1, K2TOG, SM* {-8 STS, 16 STS remaining}
Round 8: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker* {-8 STS, 8 STS remaining}
End:
Without binding-off, cut the yarn leaving a 10” tail, pull it through the remaining STS, push through the top hole to the inside and then weave in the ends.
Block:
To block this hat I use a saucer. Like a teacup and saucer. ;) I put it inside the hat, so the bottom “swirl” is in the center of the saucer and the saucer is bulging outward, spritz it with some water, pat dry with a clean towel and let it dry overnight.
Abbreviations:
* – * – repeat between *
C4F – cable4front {Transfer 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, knit the next 2 stitches and then knit the 2 stitches off the cable needle}
CO – cast-on {long-tail cast-on method}
DPNs – double pointed needles
K – knit stitches {K1 means to knit 1 stitch}
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
P – purl stitches {P2 means to purl 2 stitches}
PM – place stitch marker
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches
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