Knitted Cable Hat

The knitted cable hat is a cozy and stylish accessory that can keep you warm and fashionable during chilly days. Its classic cable knit pattern adds a touch of charm and texture, making it a versatile piece to complement any winter outfit. Whether you're going for a walk in the park or sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace, this hat is sure to be your go-to choice for both comfort and style. So why not treat yourself to a knitted cable hat and embrace the season with a chic and warm flair?

Size:

Baby/Child (Teen/Adult Small, Adult Large)

Finished Circumference: 14 (16.5, 19.5)”/35.5 (42, 49.5) cm

Brim to Crown Height: 8.25 or 9.5”/20 or 23 cm

Being a cabled hat, it’s got a LOT of stretch so you may choose a size smaller than usual. I’m wearing the 16.5”/42 cm, which also perfectly fits my 3-year-old daughter.

Gauge:

34 sts & 34 rows = 4”/10 cm in cabled stitch pattern

Yarn:

155 (215, 250, 290) yds/140 (200, 230, 265) cm in DK weight yarn

Suggested Yarn:

Murky Depths Neptune DK (100% Superwash Merino Wool), 230 yds/210 m, 100 g – 1 skein in Picante

Needles & Notions:

• US 6/4.0 mm – 16”/40 cm and DPNs or Magic Loop – preferred method of small circumference knitting or needles needed to obtain gauge!
• Cable needle
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

Techniques to Indulge In:

• Ribbing
• 2/2 left, right and purled cables
• 2/1 right cables
• Decreases

Glossary:

• 2/1 RC – A right-cross cable worked over 3 sts – Slip 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold to the back. Knit the next st on the lefthand needle and then knit the 2 sts on the cable needle
• 2/2 RC – A right-cross cable worked over 4 sts – Slip 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold to the back. Knit the next two sts on the lefthand needle and then knit the 2 sts on the cable needle
• 2/2 LC – A left-cross cable worked over 4 sts – Slip 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold to the front. Knit the next two sts on the lefthand needle and then knit the 2 sts on the cable needle
• 2/2 RPC – A right-purl-cross cable worked over 4 sts – Slip 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold to the back. Knit the next two sts on the lefthand needle and then purl the 2 sts on the cable needle
• 2/2 LPC – A left-purl-cross cable worked over 4 sts – Slip 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold to the front. Purl the next two sts on the lefthand needle and then knit the 2 sts on the cable needle
• 2/2 LPC-dec – A decreasing left-purl-cross cable worked over 4 sts – Slip 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold to the front. Purl the next two sts on the lefthand needle together (p2tog) and then knit the 2 sts on the cable needle
• BOR – beginning of round
• CO – cast on
• k – knit
• k2tog – knit 2 sts together
• LLI – left lifted increase – Using the LN, pick up the stitch below the stitch just knit on the righthand needle. Knit the stitch.
• p – purl
• p2tog – purl 2 sts together
• pm – place marker
• rm – remove marker
• ssk – slip two stitches one at a time knit wise, return the stitches to the lefthand needles and knit together through the back loops
• tbl – through the back loop

Pattern

Brim

Using a Long-Tail Cast On or preferred stretchy CO method, CO 100 (120, 140) sts, join in the round and place BOR m.

Round 1-8: * K2, p2, k1, rep from * around.

Round 9: * K2, p2, LLI, rep from * around – 120 (144, 168) sts.

Round 10: * K2, p2, k2, rep from * around.

Body

Note: On Rounds 12 & 16, the cable crosses the BOR. Knit the two sts at the beginning of the round. Then work the final cable with the last two sts of that round and the first two sts of the next round. On Rounds 13 & 17, you will skip the first k2 and begin the repeat from p2.

Working a 8.25”/20 cm length hat? Begin at Round 11 for this first time only and follow the rest of the instructions from there!

Round 1: *K2, p2, k4, p2, k2 ; rep from * around.

Round 2: *K2, p2, 2/2 RC, p2, k2 ; rep from * around.

Rounds 3 – 5: *K2, p2, k4, p2, k2 ; rep from * around.

Round 6: Repeat round 2.

Round 7: Repeat round 1.

Round 8: *K2, 2/2 RC, 2/2 LC, k2 ; rep from * around.

Round 9: Knit around.

Round 10: *2/2 RPC, k4, 2/2 LPC ; rep from * around.

Round 11: Repeat round 1.

Round 12: K2, * p2, k4, p2 2/2 RC; rep from * around.

Rounds 13 – 15: *K2, p2, k4, p2, k2 ; rep from * around.

Round 16: Repeat round 12.

Round 17: Repeat round 1.

Round 18: *2/2 LC, k4, 2/2 RC ; rep from * around.

Round 19: Knit around.

Round 20: *K2, 2/2 LPC, 2/2 RPC, k2 ; rep from * around.

Repeat Rounds One-Twenty 0 (0, 1) time.

Sizes 14” & 19.5” ONLY:

Repeat Rounds 1-9 one additional time.

Size 16.5” ONLY:

Repeat Rounds 1-19 one additional time. At the end of Round 9, rm, k6, pm for new BOR.

Crown

Switch to Magic Loop/DPNS when

Round 1: * 2/2 RPC, k2, k2tog, 2/2 LPC, rep from * around – 110 (132, 154) sts.

Round 2: * K2, p2, k3, p2, k2, rep from * around.

Round 3: K2, * p2, k1, k2tog, p2, 2/2 RC, rep from * around – 100 (120, 140) sts.

Round 4: * K2, p2, k2, p2, k2, rep from * around.

Round 5: * K2, p2, k2tog, p2, k2, rep from * around – 90 (108, 126) sts.

Round 6: * K2, p2, k1, p2, k2, rep from * around.

Round 7: K2, * p1, p2tog, p2, 2/2 RC, rep from * around – 80 (96, 112) sts.

Round 8: * K2, p4, k2, rep from * around.

Round 9: * 2/2 LPC-dec, 2/2 RPC, rep from * around – 70 (84, 98) sts.

Round 10: * P1, k4, p2, rep from * around.

Round 11: * P1, 2/2 RC, p2tog, rep from * around – 60 (72, 84) sts.

Round 12: * P1, k4, p1, rep from * around.

Round 13: * P1, k1, k2tog, k1, p1, rep from * around – 50 (60, 70) sts.

Round 14: * P1, k3, p1, rep from * around.

Round 15: * P1, k2tog, k1, p1, rep from * around – 40 (48, 56) sts.

Round 16: * p1, k3, p1, rep from * around.

Round 17: * K2tog, k1, p1, rep from * around – 30 (36, 42) sts.

Round 18: * K2, p1, rep from * around.

Round 19: * K2tog, p1 rep from * around – 20 (24, 28) sts.

Round 20: Ssk around – 10 (12, 14) sts.

Break yarn, leaving a 12”/30 cm. Using a tapestry needle, feed the end through the last 10 (12, 14) sts and pull tight. Weave in ends and enjoy!