Designed to complement the Nuthatch cardigan, this hat is inspired by all of the same things. The cable panel, however, is the inverse of the panels featured in the cardigan, allowing the cable to flow seamlessly into the crown shaping.

This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. The brim features 2x2 rib worked in a contrast color. The body of the hat features basketweave cables and a cable panel that extends into the crown.

Nuthatch is lightweight, making it perfect for the autumn, however; the blend of alpaca and wool in Kingston tweed pair with the dense basketweave cables ensure your ears stay warm on even the chilliest of days.

You can find the matching Nuthatch Cardigan here.

SIZE
Adult Small (Adult Medium, Adult Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 17.75 (19.75, 22.5) inches/ 45 (50, 57) cm
Stretches to approximately 21.5 (23.5, 26.25) inches/ 54 (59.5, 67) cm
Length: 7.75 (8.5, 9) inches/ 19.5 (21.5, 23) cm

MATERIALS
Yarn
Fibra Natura Kingston Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% mixed fiber; 194 yds per 50)
MC 105 Ochre – 1 skein (all sizes) or 145 (165, 188) yards / 133151, 172 m
CC 108 Amethyst – 1 skein or 70 (77, 85) yards / 64 (71, 78) m

Recommended needle size - always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter’s gauge is unique
US #4/3.5mm 16 inch/40cm circular
US #6/4mm 16 inch/40cm circular needle and your preferred needles for knitting small circumferences in the round

Notions
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Cable needle

GAUGE
27 sts/30 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in (k2, p2) rib with smaller needle
26 sts/30 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in Stockinette stitch with larger needle
35 sts/39 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in Basketweave Cables pattern with larger needles