About:
I was inspired by gothic architecture with their beautiful pillars and sought to recreate them with the Winding Pillars Hat. It is designed with smaller twisted cables running between larger cables to create an interesting textured fabric.

The pattern is both written and charted for working in the round in a range of sizes. Alternative instructions are given for twisted stitches on the smaller cables if desired. This pattern has been test knitted and Technically Edited.

Sizes:
Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult, Adult L

Head circumference:
The finished hat will have approximately 4cm negative ease.
Baby: Head circumference: 36cm/14” Hat circumference: 32cm/12.5”
Toddler: Head circumference: 42cm/16.5” Hat circumference: 38cm/15”
Child: Head circumference: 48.5cm/19” Hat circumference: 44.5cm/17.5”
Adult:Head circumference: 54cm/21.25” Hat circumference: 51cm/20”
Adult L: Head circumference: 61cm/24” Hat circumference: 57cm/22.25”

Recommended yarn: DK / 8ply weight
The sample shown was knitted in Touch Yarns in shade 872, Eggplant. Pure New Zealand Merino wool.

Gauge:
Knit in cabled pattern in the round, 22 stitches x 30 rounds = 10cm/4” (4.5mm/US7 needles)

Meterage: Approximately.
If you are working a double brim, add approximately 20% extra yarn to the meterage below.
Baby: 55m/60y
Toddler: 70m/76.5y
Child: 75m/82y
Adult: 120m/131.25y
Adult L: 160m/175y

Recommended needles: (adjust needles to meet gauge)
3.5mm/US4 30-40cm/12-16” for ribbing
4mm/US6 30-40cm/12-16” length circular needles for main body
Your preferred small circumference method in the larger size needles

Notions:
One stitch marker
Cable Needle
Darning needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Tape measure
Optional: Extra stitch markers to place between pattern repeats.