The Blue Lightning Cabled Hat has a cable motif that starts large but shrinks as the hat goes on, decreasing with the crown decreases, to look like lightning bolts. The pigtail pom poms add a bit of whimsy and an electrified look to the design. The instructions for the cables are both written and charted.

Look for the matching mitten pattern with the same name!

This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted.

Sizes:
To Fit Head Circumference: 20 (22 3/4, 25 1/2) in; 50 (55, 60) cm

Actual Hat Circumference: 16 1/2 (19 1/4, 22) in; 41.5 (46.5, 51.5) cm

Note: This pattern is designed to be worn with 3 ½ in (8.8 cm) of negative ease. The actual head circumference is 3 ½ in (8.8 cm) smaller than the circumference of the head that will wear it so the hat will stretch when worn, and fit snuggly. If more or less ease is desired, choose a different size according to preference.

Yarn:
DK weight yarn in the following amounts:
160 (190, 230) yds/ 150 (170, 210) m; 70 (80, 100) g
Sample used: Fiber Junkie W2D4 Merino SW DK 100% Superwash Merino, 231 yds (211 m) / 100 g;
Colorway:Island Junkie

Gauge:
24 sts and 32 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch in the round with larger needles, blocked
To save time, take time to check gauge.

Notions:
US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle with a 16 in cord (Or size required to obtain gauge)
US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle with a 16 in cord
Your choice of method for small diameter knitting for the top (i.e. double pointed needles, magic loop, etc)
Cable needle
5-7 Stitch markers (depending on size)
Tapestry needle

Tech Edited by Snooptigger crafts
Pattern layout by Cardinal Innovative, McKLong