The Magic HRC hat is a reversible hat with identical two sides. It features a special cables: “HRC” - High-Relief cables. The pattern has a simple repeat, with 2x2 ribbing, even on cables rows and on the top. The crown is formed by cable decreases that are imitating the cable twists. They are pretty easy and fun to do.
The hat starts with an Italian cast-on, but you could use any other preferred cast-on. The cable pattern is available as both a chart and written instructions.

Size
40 cm (15.75”) brim circumference,
22 cm (8.75”) height, to fit adult head size 55-57 cm (21.5-22.5”)

Yarn
Any aran weight yarn can be used.
2 balls of Natural Aran by Sublime yarns

Yardage
At list 130 m (145 yards) of aran weight yarn

Needles
3.25 mm (US 3) for working flat, at least 30 cm long
3.5 mm (US 4) for working in the round
3.75 mm (US 5) for working in the round
5.0 mm (US 8), or size to obtain the gauge, for working in the round

Notions
Cable needle, Stitch markers, Tapestry needle

Gauge
30 sts x 28.5 rows = 10 cm (4”) square in HR cable pattern using 5.0 mm (US 8) needles

Difficulty Level
Intermediate (Italian cast-on, knit, purl, cables, decreases)

Technical editor James Bartley.

For more information about HR cables, visit www.assiabrill.com