This hat was inspired by the beautiful Kapiti coast landscape where I live in New Zealand and features a simple cable panel that reflects the twisted kelp that grows here.

Worked in the round from the brim upwards the cable is a mirror image of itself and is quick and easy to memorise. Both charted and written instructions are included.

Looking for matching Mitts or a Cowl? If your after all three check out the Ebook.

Sizing
To fit a head measurement of:
6-12mths, 40cm, 15.75”
1-2yrs, 45cm, 17.75”
2-4rs, 50cm, 19.75”
4yrs-Teen, 55cm, 21.5”
Med Adult, 60cm, 23.5”
Large adult, 64cm, 25.25”

This hat has approximately 5cm/2” of negative ease built into the pattern, meaning the hat will be smaller than the head size chosen. Ages given are just a suggestion so please take the time to measure head circumference of the recipient and select the size closest.

Gauge
Knit in the round, 22 sts by 30 rows per 10cm/4” in stocking stitch.

Yarn requirements
Any 8ply/DK weight yarn you can achieve gauge with.

6-12mths, 85m
1-2yrs, 100m
2-4rs, 130m
4yrs-Teen, 160m
Med Adult, 180m
Large adult, 220m

Needles and notions
• 3.5mm, 30cm/12” or 40cm/16” circular needle
• 4mm, 30cm/12” or 40cm/16” circular needle
• Your preferred small circumference method in the larger size needle
• Cable needle
• 3 stitch markers
• Darning needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

You may knit and sell as many items from this pattern as you wish with the provisio that you please acknowledge myself as the pattern creator when selling