Twisted Chains Hat by Snugly Stitched

Twisted Chains Hat

Knitting
March 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in twisted diamond pattern (could use p2, k1 for a test swatch)
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
70 - 170 yards (64 - 155 m)
baby, toddler, child, teen/small adult, large adult
English
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This hat is super stretchy and fun to knit if you like cables. The all over cabled twist design would look good on any head and, with sizes from baby to adult, anyone can wear it!

Materials:
1 skein worsted weight yarn (I used Patons Classic Wool in Jade Heather-100% wool, 210 yds)
Size 7 (4.5mm) 16” circular needles, or dpns
Size 8 (5 mm) 16” circular needles (or size needed to achieve gauge)
Size 8 (5mm) double pointed needles (You can use the magic loop method if you prefer.)
Stitch marker
Cable needle

Sizing:
(Sizes listed are with hat unstretched)
Baby 10” circumference, 5.75” height
Toddler 11.5” circumference, 7” height
Child 13” circumference, 8” height
Teen/Small Adult 15” circumference, 8.5” height
Large Adult 17” circumference, 9” height

Gauge:
24 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in cabled pattern stitch