The Zero Degree Hat is a quick & easy winter hat pattern to knit with just one skein of bulky weight yarn. The pattern is written in two sizes - to fit either a child or adult. It’s the perfect unisex pattern to make a hand knit gift for everybody- and it’s the perfect hat to wear when it’s zero degrees outdoors!

This pattern is for a chunky knit hat, featuring a super-stretchy all-over cable design. The skill level for this knitting pattern is EASY.

Stitches used in this pattern are knit, purl, ssk, p2tog and a basic cable stitch. Zero Degree Hat is a perfect pattern for knitters trying cables for the first time.

Zero Degree Hat pattern includes both charts and written instructions.

Finished sizes: 

Child Hat: 18 - 20” (46 - 51 cm) circumference.
Adult Hat: 21 - 23” (53 - 58 cm) circumference.

Yarn Requirements: 

Child Hat: 1 skein Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Bulky (100% N. American Wool)
123 yds (112 m)/100 g.
Colorway shown: Pebble.

Adult Hat: 1 skein Berroco Vintage Chunky
(52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon)
136 yds (125 m)/100 g.
Colorway shown: Calico.

Needles Used: 

US 7 (4.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle.
US 8 (5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle.
US 8 (5 mm) DPNs

Notions Used:

Cable needle, stitch marker, tapestry needle. Optional pom-pom.

Gauge:

24 sts and 24 rnds per 4” (10 cm) in cable pattern (unstretched).