If you live anywhere near the 46th Parallel North, no matter where you are in the world, at this time of the year, you’re getting ready to bundle up!

The 46th Parallel North hat is a loose-fitting, slouchy beanie (or toque) that is suitable for both men and women. The pattern detail begins at the brim and is continued all the way to the crown.

Note: The boy in these pictures (i.e. my son) is wearing the hat inside-out, just to make my life difficult. Teenagers: Gotta love them!!!

Sizes
Small/medium fits 22’’ circumference head
Medium/large fits 23’’ circumference head

Materials
Approximately 200 yards of Aran weight yarn, tapestry needle, cable needle, markers, waste yarn.

Gauge
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches of stockinette stitch

Needles
One set of US 7 and one set of US 8 double-pointed needles (or size required to obtain gauge).

Special techniques
Make one right-slanting stitch
Make one left-slanting stitch
Cable three left
Cable three right