The Lassen Peak Hat is a dramatically cabled hat featuring a bold chevron-like pattern created from staggered 2-by-2 cables that radiate from central spines. Three sets of cables grow out of a 2-by-2 ribbed brim to ring the body of the hat before fading to stockinette stitch before the crown shaping. Instructions are provided for both a unisex beanie that fits closer to the head and a slouchy toque-length version.

DESIGNER Sloane Rosenthal

DIFFICULTY Easy

FINISHED SIZE 19.25 (23)” circumference and 8.25” tall for a beanie or 9.75” tall for a slouch. Hat shown is a slouch that measures 19.25”.


YARN Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran 100 (85% wool, 10% silk, 5% cashmere; 208 yd / 3.5 oz): #18 seaweed, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16″ circular. Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16″ circular and set of double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers; cable needle; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 25 sts and 32 rnds = 4″ in cable patt on larger needle.

NOTES This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.