A classically designed hat with a small twist. The light cablework near the brim provides some texture, while the brim itself is stretchy and suited for many sizes. Customize your own stripe patterns to make this hat yours.

I am the worst with names and titles. As I was knitting the ribbing I was dreading coming up with a name for this pattern, but I was also trying to figure out some cable pattern to integrate into the body. I kept coming back to some striped pattern (half of my wardrobe is striped, 9 days out of 10 you’ll find me wearing some stripey design) then it hit me - stripes just work. They’re classic, they’re addicting, and they go with everything. Stripes just stick with me everywhere I go, much like the namesake Gumshoe used for the MC.

This being my first design, I’m mostly just testing out the waters and getting a feel for how the publishing process works. I’ve got plenty of designs I’m dreaming up, I just can’t wait to get them started!

Here is the project page for the sample - you can find exact yardage and colorways used.

Dimensions: 19-22” circumference
Needles:

• Size US 4/3.5 mm 16” circular knitting needles
• Size US 6/4 mm 16” circular knitting needles
• Size US 6/4 mm DPNs OR long circular needles in same size for magic loop method

Notions: Stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle

Yarn:

• 150 yds/138 m MC (sample used The Plucky Knitter Bello Worsted in colorway Gumshoe)
• 40 yds/37 m CC1 (sample used The Plucky Knitter Bello Worsted in colorway Prickly Pear)
• 15 yds/14 m CC2 (sample used The Plucky Knitter Snug Worsted in colorway Wintry Mix)

Gauge: 23 sts x 28 rows = 4x4 square