This ‘Coral Beanie’ is a cozy cabled hat with a slightly slouchy fit. The cable twists start tight at the brim and then spread out as they get closer to the crown. There is no need to switch needle sizes after the brim since the cable crosses are tighter in the beginning. The brim will naturally fit more snug on its own.

I have included both written instructions and a chart for working up the brim and the body of the hat. Written instructions are listed for the crown decrease rounds at the end. Also, before starting the decrease rounds, I have included a modification note to add more height to the hat if you prefer.

Gauge
With US 11 (8.0mm) needles, 13 sts and 17 rows make a 4” square in stockinette stitch, unblocked

Materials Needed
110 yards of bulky weight yarn
US 11 (8.0mm) 16” circular needles
US 11 (8.0mm) double pointed needles
Cable needle
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Skills/stitches Required
Long tail cast on
Knit/purl
k2tog/p2tog
Ssk (slip, slip, knit)
Cable knitting
Knitting in the round on circular needles and dpns