Nothing cuts through Canadian Rocky Mountain winters like a thick, cabled, wool toque. Named after Laggan, Alberta, which eventually was renamed Lake Louise, and is one of my favourite places on earth, this hat will keep any head warm in any weather.

SIZES –
Baby (Child, Adult S, L)
To fit head size: 14 (17, 20, 23) in – 35.5 (43, 51, 58.5) cm

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Bulky wieght yarn70 (90, 120, 150) yards – 65 (85, 110, 140) meters

YARN SUGGESTION
Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Big Squeeze – Bulky, 100% Merino, 127 yards – 116 meters / 100 grams

NEEDLE SUGGESTION
US 8 / 5 mm circular
US 10 / 6 mm and double pointed needles (DPNs)

NOTIONS
Cable needle
Tapestry Needle
Pompom (optional)

GAUGE
22 stitches and 21 rows per 4 inch – 10 cm in cable pattern with US 10 / 6 mm needle

TECHNIQUES TO KNOW (OR LEARN)
Working in the round
Knitting and purling
Cabling
Decreasing

EXPERIENCE NEEDED?
An adventurous beginner could tackle this hat. Never done cables before? Laggan would be a great place to start!