The design for this hat came about thanks to two things: first, the Ravelry Designer’s Challenge, based on a woodland theme, and second, my roommate needed a new hat! It’s the sister pattern to my Woodland Mittens.

She wanted something that was thick and warm with a brim that could fold up over the ears. So, I started experimenting with different hat designs, but most of them didn’t seem warm enough. After trying various knitted linings, I came up with this idea. It’s thick, warm, and heavy enough to keep all but the worst of the winter winds out!

The result is a cabled hat knit in the round from the brim up, using a provisional cast on to create a double-layered, lined hat. It is completely reversible, so you don’t have to worry about which way you wear it!

The yarn is Squoosh Fiber Arts Ultra Worsted. When looking for a substitute, the yarn should have a good bit of structure to it. Something multi-ply with a high wool content is recommended.

For questions and support, please visit this thread in my Ravelry Group, e-mail me at sarahdawnsdesigns@gmail.com, or send me a PM here on Ravelry.

This pattern has written instructions, and the stitch pattern is both written and charted.

Techniques Used:
decreases: k2tog, p2tog, ssk, cddp
twisted stitches: p2togtbl
provisional cast on using waste yarn
working cables with a cable needle
working small circumferences in the round

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