I really love knitting cabled hats. It’s all of the plush texture of a sweater with a smaller time (and yarn!) commitment. For the body of this hat, I began with a classic diamond cable motif and freshened it up with an inset stockinette diamond. For more cabled goodness, I created a totally reversible brim knit with cables on the inside and on the outside. It can be worn flat or folded to create an infinitely wearable hat for everyone in the family. It is perfect for that one special skein that you’ve been saving. The name comes from the iridescent colored insect: the oil beetle.

Cable charts also include written instructions.

Size: 18 (20.5, 23)”
My lovely model is 12 and wearing the 20.5” size.

Gauge: 31 sts x 30 rows in Brim Ribbing pattern = 4”

Yarn: The sample was knit with a now discontinued yarn that was snagged from stash. I worked with the good folks over at The Unique Sheep to come up with a suitable substitute. The Unique Sheep Pashmi 80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 440 yds/100 g; color: Reef.

Needle: US 3/3.25mm DPNs or 1 long circular for magic loop method

Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle