When I first started designing hats, an everyday beret was on the top of the list! With a few different versions, I didn’t seem to find satisfaction with my results, until it hit me……1 year later…. the 6 stitch cables make the legs of the spider, spiraling along the hat! After a long wait, here is the new FINALE version of my Spider hat!

This pattern is great for advanced-beginner knitters who are looking to make a great cabled beret. It’s easy to read and knits with worsted/aran weight yarn. The finished hat fits heads approximately 22-24 inches stretched out.

Materials required:
60g of worsted or aran weight yarn (check gauge)
US 9/5.5mm circular needle, 16’ / 40 cm
7mm circular needle 16’ / 40cm and dpn

If you don’t have a 7mm, you can use a US 10.5/6.5mm or US 11/8mm. A larger needles will make the hat slouchier and the smaller needles more of a beanie. This will also vary depending on yarn use.

Skills: knit stitch, purl stitch, cables, decreases and increases, knitting in the round

Nov 4th 2013, edit for chart repeat placement. If you purchased this pattern in print please email me for the updated version.

This pattern has been testing. Feel free to email me at any time if you have any additional notes or comments.