This pattern was initially published in Petite Purls in 2012. It was revised with new sizes, instructions, charts, photography and tech-editing in Nov/Dec 2022.

There are two PDF files with the instructions: for kids and for adults. Make sure to use the correct one for proper fit :)

I love cables. In fact, I’ve always loved them - simple ones, intricate ones, absolutely all of them. When I was a teenager, I learned how to knit them but only one simple type which always turning in the same direction. So I hid my love for cables deep down in my heart for many years.
But this winter everything has changed. I’m no longer a teen struggling to make something nice, now I’m a mom who needs some warm and quick knits to keep my happy toddler cozy. And that’s how my love for cables came back to me, this time with great impact and a lovely hat for kids.

I Heart Cables for kids:
Sizes
Infant (Toddler, Child)
Finished Circumference: 36.5 (45, 51.5) cm/14.75 (18, 20.75)”.
Height: 17 (19, 20) cm/6.75 (7.75, 8)” excluding earflaps.
Shown in size Toddler.

Yarn
1 skein of Dia Merino DK by Colour Adventures; 100% merino, 211m/231 y per 100g, or any other DK weight yarn.
Shown in Tender.

Needles
4.00 mm/US #6 circular needle 40 cm/16” (or longer for magic loop) and/or dpns,
3.25 mm/US #3 circular needle 40 cm/16” (or longer for magic loop) or dpns, or 3 sizes smaller than gauge needles.
Adjust needle sizes as necessary to obtain proper gauge.

Other
cable needle, stitch holder or waste yarn, stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Gauge
24 sts x 30 rnds in 10 cm/4” in cable pattern worked in the round with needle 4.00 mm/US #6.
29 sts x 32 rnds in 10 cm/4” in 2x2 Rib worked in the round with needle 3.25 mm/US #3.
Take time to save time - check your gauge.

I Heart Cables Too (for adults):
Sizes
Adult Small (Large)
Finished circumference: 51.5 (59) cm/20.5 (23.5)”.
Length (excluding earflaps): approximately 23.5 cm/9.25”.

Yarn
1 (2) skein(s) of Cascade 220 Heathers by Cascade Yarns (100% wool; 200m/220y per 100g) or any other worsted weight yarn.
Shown in 4010 Straw.

Needles
5.00 mm/US #8 circular needle (at least 40 cm/16” long) and dpns, or appropriate size to get gauge, and
4.00 mm/US #6 straight or short circular needle (at least 40 cm/16” long), or two sizes smaller than gauge needles, and
3.75 mm/US #5 circular needle (at least 40 cm/16” long) or dpns, or three sizes smaller than gauge needles.
Adjust needle sizes as necessary to obtain proper gauge.

Other
cable needle, stitch holder or waste yarn, stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Gauge
21 sts x 26 rnds in 10 cm/4” in cable pattern worked in the round with needle 5.00 mm/US #8.
24 sts x 29 rnds in 10 cm/4” in 2x2 Rib worked in the round with needle 3.5 mm/US #4.
Take time to save time - check your gauge.

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