Knitted Flat Cable Hat
The Knitted Flat Cable Hat is a trendy and cozy accessory that is sure to keep you warm while adding a touch of style to your winter wardrobe. The intricate flat cable design creates a unique texture that will make your hat stand out from the rest. Whether you're stepping out for a winter walk or hitting the slopes, this hat is the perfect blend of fashion and function. With its soft yarn and comfortable fit, you'll be reaching for this hat all season long. Stay warm and stylish with the Knitted Flat Cable Hat – your head will thank you!
Knitting Materials & Tools
- Knitting Yarn: (80 Gram) Vardhman Woolista Merino (100%) Wool Yarn.
- Knitting Needles: 10 (3.25 mm UK Size) number straight needles.
- Optional materials include a measuring tape, cable needle, scissors, and a darning needle.
Common Abbreviations of Knitting Stitches
- SL2tog: Slip 2 sts together knit-wise
- P2tog: Purl 2 sts together
- K2tog: Knit 2 sts together
- SL(P): Slip(Purl Wise)
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- STS: Stitches
- RS: Right Side
- WS: Wrong Side
- SSK: Slip, Slip, Knit (Slip one stitch knitwise, Slip the next stitch knitwise, Insert the left needle into the front of these two slipped stitches & Knit them together through the back loop).
- T2F: Twist 2 sts from front (Slip 1 sts onto cable needle and hold in front work then K1 from left-hand needle then SL1 from Cable needle).
Free Sunayana Flat Cable Hat Pattern – Step-by-Step Guide
Flat knit cable hat size: Adult (To fit head circumference: 21-22”/23-24”, Length from brim to top: approximately 9”.
Skills: Intermediate/Beginner.
Skills used in the pattern: Casting On, 24 rows repeat flat cable knit pattern, 1X1 Rib sts (For Border), Decreases & Sewing Together a Seam.
Cast on: 114 sts.
Sunayana’s Flat Cable Hat Measurements.
Knitting the Ribbing of Flat Cable Hat
The flat cable hat has a simple 1X1 rib stitch border. You can make the length of the border as long as you like. The pattern for the border is given below.
Row 1(RS): * P1, K1 * repeat from * to * …………. last 2 sts P2
Row 2(WS): Knit in knit & Purl in purl (Same as row 1)
Repeat these 2 rows on both sides and complete the length of the border. I knitted 1.5 inches for this, which is a total of 14 rows.
Knitting the Body of Flat Cable Hat
The flat cable pattern in the hat has 24 rows and 28 stitches. I used 114 stitches in total and added the pattern 4 times. The pattern for the design is given below for you to follow.
Row 1(RS): SL1(P), * P2, K5, T2F (K1, SL1 ), K5, P2, K12 * repeat from * to * …………………….. last sts P1
Row 2(WS): SL1(P), * P12, K2, P12, K2 * repeat from * to * ……………. last sts P1
Row 3(RS): SL1(P), * P2, K4, ( T2F- K1, SL1 ) 2 times, K4, P2, K12 * repeat from * to * …………………. last sts P1
Row 4(WS): Same as row 2
Row 5(RS): SL1(P), * P2, K3, ( T2F- K1, SL1 ) 3 times, K3, P2, K12 * repeat from * to * …………………. last sts P1
Row 6(WS): Same as row 2
Row 7(RS): SL1(P), * P2, K2, ( T2F- K1, SL1 ) 4 times, K2, P2, K12 * repeat from * to * …………………. last sts P1
Row 8(WS): Same as row 2
Row 9(RS): SL1(P), * P2, K1, ( T2F- K1, SL1 ) 5 times, K1, P2, K12 * repeat from * to * …………………. last sts P1
Row 10(WS): Same as row 2
Row 11(RS): SL1(P), * P2, ( T2F- K1, SL1 ) 6 times, P2, K12 * repeat from * to * ………………… last sts P1
Row 12(WS): Same as row 2
Row 13(RS): SL1(P), * P2, K12, P2, K5, ( T2F – K1, SL1 ), K5 * repeat from * to *…………… last sts P1
Row 14(WS): Same as row 2
Row 15(RS): SL1(P), * P2, K12, P2, K4, ( T2F – K1, SL1 ) 2 times, K4 * repeat from * to * ……………… last sts P1
Row 16(WS): Same as row 2
Row 17(RS): SL1(P), * P2, K12, P2, K3, ( T2F – K1, SL1 ) 3 times, K3 * repeat from * to * ……………… last sts P1
Row 18(WS): Same as row 2
Row 19(RS): SL1(P), * P2, K12, P2, K2, ( T2F – K1, SL1 ) 4 times, K2 * repeat from * to * ……………… last sts P1
Row 20(WS): Same as row 2
Row 21(RS): SL1(P), * P2, K12, P2, K1, ( T2F – K1, SL1 ) 5 times, K1 * repeat from * to * ……………… last sts P1
Row 22(WS): Same as row 2
Row 23(RS): SL1(P), * P2, K12, P2, ( T2F – K1, SL1 ) 6 times * repeat from * to *……………… last sts P1
Row 24(WS): Same as row 2
Repeat these 24 rows to complete the length of the hat. I have knitted 8 inches (1.5 inch border + 6.5 inch flat cable design part). For this, I have completed 2 full patterns and 12 additional rows.
Shaping the Crown of Flat Cable Hat
Sunayana’s Flat Cable Hat Pattern.
The stitches should be decreased keeping the hat’s design in mind, so the overall look is good. The pattern for decreasing the stitches is given below. The hat has been decreased in 12 rows, and the length of the hat will increase by 1 inch.
Row 1(RS): SL1(P), * P2tog, K1, (T2F – K1, SL1) 5 times, K1, P2tog, K12 * repeat from * to * ………last sts P1
Now, I have 106 stitches remaining.
Row 2(WS): SL1(P), * P12, K1, P12, K1 * repeat from * to * ………… last sts P1
Row 3(RS): SL1(P), * P1, SSK, (T2F – K1, SL1) 4 times, K2tog, P1, SSK, K8, K2tog * repeat from * to * ……………… last sts P1
Now, I have 90 stitches remaining.
Row 4(WS): SL1(P), * P10, K1, P10, K1 * repeat from * to * …………… last sts P1
Row 5(RS): SL1(P), * P1, SSK, (T2F – K1, SL1) 3 times, K2tog, P1, SSK, K6, K2tog * repeat from * to * ……………… last sts P1
Now, I have 74 stitches remaining.
Row 6(WS): SL1(P), * P8, K1, P8, K1 * repeat from * to * ………….. last sts P1
Row 7(RS): SL1(P), * P1, SSK, (T2F – K1, SL1) 2 times, K2tog, P1, SSK, K4, K2tog * repeat from * to * ……………last sts P1
Now, I have 58 stitches remaining.
Row 8(RS): SL1(P), * P6, K1, P6, K1 * repeat from * to * ……………… last sts P1
Row 9(RS): SL1(P), * P1, SSK, (T2F – K1, SL1), K2tog, P1, SSK, K2, K2tog * repeat from * to * ………last sts P1
Now, I have 42 stitches remaining.
Row 10(WS): SL1(P), * P4, K1, P4, K1 * repeat from * to * …………… last sts P1
Row 11(RS): SL1(P), * P1, SSK, K2tog, P1, SSK, K2tog * repeat from * to * ………………………last sts P1
Now, I have 26 stitches remaining.
Row 12(WS): SL1(P), * P2, K1, P2, K1 * repeat from * to * ……………… last sts P1
Finally, pick up all the remaining 26 stitches on the swing needle and secure them tightly. After that, sew the hat.