Knitted Cable Hat

The knitted cable hat is not just a cozy accessory, it's a trendy piece that adds a touch of style to any outfit. With its beautiful texture and warmth, this hat is perfect for chilly days or simply making a fashion statement. Whether you're heading out for a coffee date or a winter hike, the knitted cable hat is sure to keep you looking cute and feeling snug all season long. So go ahead, embrace the charm of this classic hat and stay cozy in style!

Finished Size

Teen/Adult: 18” (45.5 cm) hat circumference x 9” (23 cm) height before blocking.

Materials

• King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Stormy yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 88 yd/81 m) – 1 skein each in 4106 Thunder (CA) and 4110 Sleet (CB), or approximately 45 yd (41 m) in CA and 80 yd (73 m) in CB in any super bulky weight yarn.
• US Size 15/10 mm knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• US Size 13/9 mm knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Locking stitch markers.
• Cable needle.
• Yarn needle.

Gauge

14 sts = 4.5” (11.5 cm) in seed stitch pattern. For best fit, always check your gauge.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

• BO – bind off
• C4F – 4-stitch left-leaning cable – Slip 4 sts to cn, hold cn at front, k2, k2 from cn.
• CA – Color A
• CB – Color B
• cn – cable needle
• k – knit
• k2tog – knit 2 stitches together (decrease) 
• p – purl
• p2tog – purl 2 stitches together (decrease) 
• pm – place stitch marker
• rep – repeat
• RS – right (front) side
• sl – slip stitch knitwise
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• WS – wrong (back) side
• [] Repeat instructions between brackets as indicated.

Gauge Swatch

To work gauge swatch, cast on 14 sts with larger needle.

Row 1: Sl1, [k1, p1] across to last st, p1.

Row 2: Sl1, p1, [k1, p1] across.

Rep Rows 1-2 until swatch measures approximately 4” (10 cm) long. BO. For best fit, always check your gauge.

Your stitches should create a firm fabric that isn’t stiff, but doesn’t have holes or gaps between stitches. Pin your swatch flat without stretching to measure.

If your swatch is much wider than 4.5” (11.5 cm), your stitches may be too large. You may want to go down a needle size to a US Size 13/9 mm needle. You will also need a second set of needles that is 1 size smaller than the needle size you choose to be your larger needle.

If your swatch is much narrower than 4.5” (11.5 cm), your stitches may be too small. You may want to go up a needle size to a US Size 17/12 mm needle. You will also need a second set of needles that is 1 size smaller than the needle size you choose to be your larger needle.

Pattern Notes

If you have difficulty “reading” your stitches, place a locking stitch marker on the front of Row 1 to mark the right/front side.

For the Work Even section, stitch markers or scrap yarn are moved up each round to mark position of cable.

Pattern Instructions

Hat Band

With smaller needles and CA, cast on 12 sts.

Row 1: (RS) Sl 1, [p1, k2] across to last 2 sts, p2.

Row 2: Sl 1, k1, [p2, k1] across to last st, p1.

Row 3: Rep Row 1.

Row 4: Sl 1, k across to last st, p1.

Rep Rows 1-4 until piece measures approximately 18” (45.5 cm) long. BO in pattern for Row 4. Fasten off with long yarn tail (approximately 9”/23 cm long) for seaming.

Work Even

Turn the Hat Band to the WS. With larger needles and CB, pick up (see video below) 56 sts along the long edge with the WS facing you.

Row 1: (RS) Sl 1, p1, [k1, p1] 12 times/24 sts, pm, k4, pm (see Pattern Notes), [p1, k1] 12 times/24 sts across to last 2 sts, p2.

Row 2 Sl 1, p1, [k1, p1] across to marker, p4, [p1, k1] across to last 2 sts, p2.

Row 3: Sl 1, p1, [k1, p1] across to marker, k4, [p1, k1] across to last 2 sts, p2.

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 5: Sl 1, p1, [k1, p1] across to marker, C4F, [p1, k1] across to last 2 sts, p2.

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Rep Row 3.

Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Rows 9-16: Rep Rows 1-8.

Rows 17-22: Rep Rows 1-6. Do not fasten off.

Shape Crown

Row 23: (RS) Sl 1, *[p2tog, k2tog] 6 times/12 sts,** p1, k2tog twice; rep from * to ** to last 2 sts, p2. (30 sts)

Row 24: Sl 1, p1, [k1, p1] across to marker, p2, [p1, k1] across to last 2 sts, p2.

Row 25: Sl 1, *[p2tog, k2tog] 3 times/6 sts,** p1, k2; rep from * to ** to last 2 sts, p2. (18 sts)

Row 26: Rep Row 24.

Row 27: Sl 1, *p2tog, k2tog, p2tog,** remove stitch marker, k2tog, k1, remove stitch marker; rep from * to ** to last 2 sts, k1, p1. (11 sts)

Row 28: Sl 1, k1, p2tog, k2tog, p1, p2tog, k1, p1. (8 sts)

Fasten off CB with long yarn tail, approximately 24” (61 cm) long.

Finishing

To close crown, thread yarn needle with CB yarn tail from end of Row 28. With yarn needle, draw yarn tail through remaining sts, remove sts from needles, pull yarn tight and secure to close crown.

Continuing with yarn needle threaded with CB, seam hat from crown to the end of CB section using mattress stitch

With yarn needle, weave in ends of CB on WS of hat.

Thread yarn needle with CA yarn tail from end of Hat Band. With yarn needle threaded with CA, seam CA section of hat using mattress stitch.

With yarn needle, weave in ends of CA on WS of hat.