A fun, unisex Hat featuring a large cable motif on a reverse stocking stitch background. 2 different pattern options are included - classic beanie shape or flat/square top. Pattern is sized from 3 months through to large adult, and is great for all ages. This Hat is worked in the round, bottom up.

Yarn
Beanie: 59 (74, 89, 107, 126) yd/54 (67, 82, 98, 115) m
Square Top: 64 (81, 100, 121, 143) yd/58 (74, 91, 110, 131) m
30yd/28m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Worsted weight, multi-plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Cable needle

Sample details
Shown in Cascade 220 (220yd/201m per 100g; 100% Peruvian Wool)
Shown in size 19in/48.25cm on model with 19in/48.25cm circumference head

Alternative yarn
Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted (245yd/224m per 100g; 100% Wool)

Gauge
20 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.

Sizes
To fit sizes: 15 (17, 19, 21, 23) in/ 38 (43.25, 48.25, 53.5, 58.5) cm
Finished size: 12.75 (14.5, 16, 17.5, 19.25) in/ 32.5 (37, 40.5, 44.5, 49) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, cables

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable, Cable Cast-ons & Crochet Bind-off

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published May 2010
PDF file size: 3.3MB
Product code: WW105KBubbles
Technical editor: Tana Pageler