Short Row Cable Braided Hat

Knit entirely from side to side then grafted, this hat can be knit on straight needles- no circular or double pointed needles necessary! A tight cabled braid around the brim forms a neat edge. Triangle wedges formed by short rows create a pointed tip and gently sloping shape to the top. Use a self-striping yarn like Noro with long repeats in highly contrasting colors for the best results to show off the short row shaping.

Also available as part of Short Row Hats.

Level
Intermediate-Advanced
Cast on provisionally, knit, purl, graft, cable, short rows

Size
Small (large): 18 (21) inches around at brim. Sample is size large

Yarn
Noro Kureyon (Aran weight, 100% wool, 110 yards/101 meters per 50 gram skein); color 207; 1 (1) skein

Materials
-1 set US #8/5mm needles straight or circular, or size to get gauge
-Tapestry needle for grafting
-Waste yarn for provisional cast on
-Cable needle (1, optional)

Gauge
4 stitches and 6 rows per inch in stockinette stitch. Take time to check your gauge.