Don’t spend late winter indoors looking out. Knit up Fair Lane and go adventuring! Fair Lane features a wide fold up brim to keep your ears two-layer cozy, while an intriguing allover cable pattern resolves to a rapidly decreased crown giving the hat just the right amount of pooch. Finally, a large pom has then been added just for a bit of whimsy.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit to reduce the potential for error.

CONSTRUCTION

The hat is provisionally cast on for a tubular cast-on and then worked in the round. Instructions are provided for using either cable cast-on or long tail cast-on as alternative cast on methods.

Pompom utilizes approx 80 yds (73 m) of yarn. Pompom yardage is included in yarn requirements listed above.

Hat features an attractive decrease and looks just as lovely without a pompom should you wish to forego this extra embellishment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Knit and purl stitches
• Slipped stitches
• Cable stitches - PC, 2/2LC, 2/2RC, DCLC, DCRC (decrease cables)
• Decrease stitches - CDD, K2TOG
• Crochet provisional cast-on/tubular cast-on (long tail or cable cast-on may be substituted - instructions are provided)

INSTRUCTIONS

The pattern is fully charted, but also includes complete written directions so the ability to read a chart is not necessary to work this pattern.

YARN NOTES

Avoid highly variegated and/or excessively fuzzy yarn as it will obscure the cable pattern.

ADDITIONAL NOTIONS

You will also need:
G-6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook (for provisional cast-on)
2.7 yds (2.5 m) scrap contrasting color worsted yarn (for provisional cast-on)
Cable needle
Stitch Marker
Tapestry/blunt yarn needle
T-pins (optional, for blocking)