I really enjoy the juxtaposition of the femininity of lace elements with the strong, classic lines of traditional cables. In the Brisbane Hat, we see a loose trellis grid of interlocking cables containing ranks of eyelet trimmed leaves, all set on a background of reverse stockinette. This hat begins at the brim with a narrow band of 1x1 ribbing and works upward through a single motif repeat. Reverse stockinette panels melt away during shaping while the grids remain strong.

In its first incarnation, Brisbane was worked in a very light, gossamer cashmere yarn. This version features a more toothsome and durable fingering weight yarn.

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FINISHED SIZE
(After blocking)
16.25 (19.5, 22.75)“ 41.5 (49.5, 58) cm
circumference and 8.25” 21 cm tall.
2” 5 cm negative ease recommended.

YARN
Valley Yarns Huntington (75% Superwash
Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 218 yds 199
m/.75 oz 50 g): #0027 Bluestone, 2
skeins.

NEEDLES
Size 1 (2.25 mm): 16” circular and set of
double-pointed (dpn) or 40” circular for
Magic Loop method.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain
the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Markers; cable needle; tapestry needle.

GAUGE
One 36-st cable panel = 3.25”
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain
the correct gauge.