this beginner-friendly cabled hat is knit from the bottom up, starting with a rib band and working into alternating cables that decrease into the crown.

kids size pattern available as cabled beanie (120 yds) and cabled slouch (160 yds).

yarn: sport
needle sizes: 4 (ribbing) & 6 (body)
finished hat circumference 12” (unstretched)
fits head size 18-20”

1/26/19 PDF updated to correct row counts for adult cabled slouch version.

various yarn weights and needle sizes are used to translate this 24 stitch repeat pattern into sizes for the whole family.

free download includes all sizes. happy knitting!