Autumn Essentials 2014: Woodlands is a mini collection of three patterns offering you a set of perfect wardrobe classics to knit this Autumn.

Flatland: Adventures in Geometry is a collection of accessories. Inspired by both geometry and a Victorian science fiction novel; these three patterns use 2D structures within 3D wearable objects by means of stitch patterns and clever shaping.

The Cabled Hat Collection consists of six cabled hat designs in a mix of styles. All of these designs feature cables that are set on a Stocking stitch background, with cables being part of the fabric and creating a subtle, fluent texture.

Autumn Essentials is a periodical celebrating autumn accessories’ knitting published by Katya Frankel.

The Textured hat collection is a bundle of 6 hat designs in a variety of styles all utilising knit and purl stitches.

The Yarn Play e-book is a collection of 7 patterns inspired by Autumn, school times and yarn play. Here you’ll get comfortable, seamless knits that are easy to wear and fun to knit, all showcasing a range of stunning yarns from Malabrigo.

Worked in chunky Montera, these slipper socks are perfect both for lounging around the house and for slipping inside wellies for extra warmth. The loose singles yarn felts well with wear, creating a soft but durable clog-like slipper. Knit these from the toe up with a short-row heel.

Worked from the cuff down, this sock’s rib pattern transitions into stockinette through the leg portion of the sock. Work these in an Aran-weight yarn for a quick, satisfying sock that even your kid cannot outgrow before they’re ready for wear.

The geometrical pattern for these gloves was inspired by some daft doodling my kids used to do to decorate their hands. The lice-stitch technique used here sprinkles single stitches of contrast color across the background, and is a clever way of carrying your contrasting yarn through the long stretches while working large, non-repeating motifs ...

With just a hint of nubby texture, the knit-and-purl stitch pattern in these socks is easy to follow, and the fabric of the leg grows fast on the needles. The angora/wool blend lends the fabric a plush feel and will felt slightly with wear, making these the perfect socks for a chilly morning walk.

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Worked from the cuff down with a simple colorwork pattern through the sock’s leg and a band of colorwork around the toe.

These classic socks are perfect in their simplicity. The pattern is worked from the cuff down with a short-row heel and a ribbed leg that both hugs the leg and helps the sock stay up in place.

This stockinette stitch mitten is yet another wardrobe staple for anyone in the family. Mittens are always a win: younger children don’t have to struggle to fit into each separte glove finger, while older kids love wearing mittens over their gloves for a snowball fight.

Ribbed fingerless mitts with a braided cable flowing seamlessly in and out of the knit ridges.

A moebius strip is a ribbon with half a twist added to it and ends connected into a loop in such a way that the resulting band has only one continuous surface and one edge.

As autumn makes itself comfortable in the Northern hemisphere, making us reach for the hat drawer, I yearn for cosy woolens and quick knitting projects that can be enjoyed in the same season that they are made.

Chip is knit seamlessly from the bottom up with set in sleeves and a fold over collar. A good balance of stockinette and slinky ribbing make this a very wearable wardrobe staple.

This cardigan is knit seamlessly from the bottom up. Set-in sleeves are joined with the body at the armhole and then worked together to the collar. Its rich texture is achieved by cabling knit and purl stitches that are set on the purl ground.

As the name of this sweater suggests, the colorwork is not what it may seem at a first glance. Mosaic stitch is essentially a slip-stitch knitting that looks like stranded knitting – but is easier to execute, since only one color is used in any given round. The mock V-neck is knitted in the same stripe sequence as the body and therefore is work...

This asymmetrical sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up. Set-in sleeves are joined with the body at the armhole and then worked together to the collar.

This sweater’s richly textured knit-and-purl pattern perfectly highlights its circular yoke. The yoke shaping is incorporated into the stitch pattern all the way through.

This zippered raglan cardigan with a hood is worked from the bottom seamlessly to the armholes, where the sleeves are joined with the body. Sleeve shaping is worked on the outer side of the sleeve.

Trantor is a saddle-shouldered sweater with a short funnel neck. The dash pattern on the body was inspired by the beautiful faint streaks created on the fabric by Lorna’s Laces’ semi-solid yarn. And the two harmonize so well together.

This classic cabled, v-neck vest starts with a wide rib at

Louisa Harding’s Kashmir Aran is a chainette yarn

The armholes and neckline on this vest are finished with a knit-in narrow rib that prevents the body from rolling in and completes the vest without taking attention from the textured body. A buttonless Henley neckline can be either dressed up or down.

Off-centre purl ridges on the front of the body and the

This chunky-weight raglan has a random geometrical

A charming raglan sweater with large cable panels on the front and back of sleeves. The sleeve increases are cleverly disguised on either side of the sleeve’s cable panel. The sweater is knit seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. A simple roll collar gives this sweater a perfectly casual look.

Rigel is a drop-shoulder turtleneck sweater. The body is

Single-ply Malabrigo Worsted is probably the softest

This versatile vest is knitted in a single piece from the

Sizes 17¼ (19 ¾, 22¼) in / 43 (49, 55.5) cm circumference and 8 ½ (9 ¼, 10) in / 21.5 (23.5, 25) cm tall; shown in size 19 ¾ in / 49 cm.

Working a broken rib pattern produces a smart stepped texture on these socks for men, designed by Katya Frankel. They’re worked from the top down with a slip stitch heel, and instructions for two sizes are given.

Rosamund is worked from the top down, with raglan sleeves and waist shaping. The front neck is lowered with short rows to ensure a comfortable fit; the neck-band is knitted on after the body is finished.

Long, draping shape of Pont Neuf combines squishy garter stitch with an attractive textured panel of lace and cable. It is knitted in bouncy Illustrious yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners, which blends Falklands wool with British alpaca to create a warm, airy fabric.

A proper Austen heroine might not have flaunted her chemise in

Previously published under the title of Go Green!

Can there ever be too many stripes? Pick three skeins in your favourite colours and stripe away to your heart’s content on this triangular garter stitch shawl. This breezy accessory begins at a point and is shaped gently as rows progress. The simple slip-stitch pattern breaks up the garter ground, blending the stripes together, while the colour...

Inspired by nature, this little shawl by Katya Frankel is decorated with leaves and ears of wheat. The design is worked from the top down, and the lace edging is knitted across the bottom.

You won’t need a cable needle to create the twists and turns in this hat’s mock cable motif – it’s all done with simple decreases and increases. The crown shaping grows naturally from the pattern below, taking the interlacing rib to its tip.

Variegated yarn seems to work so well with a simple garter stitch, highlighting the directionality of the knit piece. The main part of the scarf is worked straight up with a chevron stitch all along and is finished by working a strip of garter set against the scarf’s length.

Scan the surface of any pond in England, and you are bound to spot the iridescent green head of a mallard duck. The Deep Sea colorway of Manos reminded me of that unmistakable, happy head bobbing in and out of the water in the spring. Worked from the bottom up with gentle shaping to follow body contour, the cowl splits at the lower end to preve...

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Unlike any other hat in this book, this beanie is worked from the top of the crown down towards the brim. After the body of the hat is finished and its front and back stitches are bound off, the earflaps are knitted down continuously. The subtle ribbing of knits and purls offers an opportunity to wear this hat either way out.

The knit-and-purl arrow pattern on this beanie extends flawlessly into the crown. This is a great textured knit for anyone who wants to venture a little beyond stockinette or classic ribbing.

While cables are traditionally worked on a background of reverse stockinette (purl stitches), I love the more subtle texture that’s created when you work those same cables on a stockinette ground (knit stitches). Worked in such a way they create a fluid texture that looks more like part of the fabric rather than braiding into a pattern atop of ...

Wetland is a double-knit reversible scarf knitted with an original stitch pattern, charted specifically for this design.

Under the emperor Hadrian (117–138 CE), the Romans built a wall to barricade off the “barbarians.” Now called Hadrian’s Wall, the edifice runs through Northumberland National Park and beyond. After the wall stops in Bowness, regularly spaced forts called milefortlets continued to protect the perimeter.

This hat resulted from my self-imposed challenge to design a “different” ribbed beanie. I loved playing with the twisted stitch ribbing to make it integrate neatly into both the brim and the crown shaping of the hat. As a bonus, the pattern is written for both worsted- and bulky-weight yarns.

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This simple, chunky, ribbed hat sports a distinctive cable on one side. It’s just enough cable to suggest the wings of Mercury – and just enough to introduce a new cable knitter to the joys of moving stitches around.

This cap’s highly textural fabric is created using basic knit and purl stitches worked in combination. The stitch pattern is echoed in the envelope-fold crown, adding just the right amount of slouch to the hat.

This classic beanie can suit any child. Knit it in closely related colors (like those seen here) for a kid who doesn’t like fussy clothes. Knit it in wildly contrasting brights for the kid who loves to make a statement. Or try the child’s favorite sports team’s colors.

Finished Size: 32½ (36½ , 40½, 44½, 48½, 52½, 56½)” bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32 ½”, modeled with ½” of positive ease.

Twegen is a hat and fingerless mitten set. Its doughnut segments flow in and out of one another, creating a continuous web on the stocking stitch ground. The hat’s crown flows effortlessly from the main stitch pattern below, bringing the contrast colour to converge at a point.

Double Dutch is worked from the top down as a crescent. It starts gently, easing you into the swing of increases that set the pace; after the centre part is completed, the contrasting colour is joined in for the mosaic portion, and finally the shawl is finished with a band of garter stitch, allowing you to catch your breath after a little bit o...

Worked in a cosy DK-weight Wensleydale, Smoke and Mirrors is not what it seems at first sight. The deceptively simple patterning is created using a form of mosaic knitting, in which just one colour is used in each round – the colourwork illusion results from alternating knitted and slipped stitches, as for a standard heel flap. The only differe...

The top is worked in seamlessly in the round from the collar down, with raglan yoke and polka dot sleeves. The yoke is divided for the sleeves and body at the underarm, to be knitted in the round toward the hem and cuffs. No finishing is required apart from weaving in ends.

Lace knitting is great for summer – not only can you create beautiful stitch pattern using simple techniques, but the holes allow the air to flow through, so you won’t overheat and can concentrate on looking stylish instead!

A chain of large eyelets along the spine of this shawl both shapes it and creates a spectacular detail on the smooth stockinette ground. The shawl is trimmed with a band of wave stitch that softens the bold design.

Eleanor on Holiday is a stylish seamless raglan cardigan, knitted from the collar down. It begins with a lace rectangle, forming the back of its neck, and is then shaped with simple increases to create a raglan yoke. The lace panels, adorning its front, are worked simultaneously with the body. The top sizes also feature some waist shaping for a...

The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the collar down. Its yoke begins with an i-cord and is shaped with simple increases. Once the sleeves and body are completed, the buttonhole band is worked in a contrasting colour i-cord.

A simple slip-stitch pattern—working only one color in each round—combined with a simple cable creates a dramatic cowl.

Cotswold is worked in the round from hem to the armholes, where the sleeves are joined with the body for the raglan yoke. Short rows are used to add length to the lower centre back, and the yoke is worked back and forth to raise the back neck of the sweater. The pattern is knitted in Malabrigo Worsted, a soft single-ply yarn, which knits up fas...

Eyelets and yarn overs are the first thing to spring to mind whenever we think of lace stitch patterns. Lace motifs open up fabric giving it an instant feel of drama. FOLIOLE began as a leaf-lace cowl, but after working a couple of repeats I felt the fabric was asking for some texture as well. Here, I have replaced half a leaf with a cable, to ...

SIDEREAL is knitted in one piece from the top down. Tiny diamonds grow symmetrically off the spine of the shawl on the mesh ground. The main body is framed with a wide band of garter that beautifully offsets the negative space and highlights its delicate gauzy fabric.

Jagger begins with the gauzy border adorned with large diamonds from which the stitches are picked up for the centre section of the shawlette.

These gansey-inspired socks are worked from the cuff down, beginning with a rib that slowly transitions into the knit and purl diamond pattern at the cuff. The remainder of the sock is worked in stocking stitch with a round toe that complements the traditional feel of the stitch pattern.

Worked from the cuff-­up with integrated thumbs, the TANGENT mitts play with the idea of angles and curves. Columns emerge from the twisted rib and curve around the thumb before being folded back into the top rib. Meanwhile the back of the hand is worked on the bias to the rest of the mitt.

VECTOR is a hat pattern that plays with shape and form. The diamond stitch pattern is peppered across a ribbed hat and flows seamlessly from the brim and into the crown shaping. The hat comes with an optional pompom, adding another shape to the fun design.

TESSERACT is a textured cowl which can be worn multiple ways. You can either opt to wear it as a reversible loop or fold it over twice for extra warmth/texture. The chunky yarn adds an extra dimension to the easy garter stitch and lace pattern, framed by ribbing.

These garter stitch cups are worked flat, section by section, in a log cabin fashion. When the piece is finished, the first row and the last row are joined together with kitchener stitch that creates smooth, perfectly seamless fabric.

Using soft, fine mohair, the Tracery shawl begins with the lace border from which the stitches are picked up for the centre section of the shawl. The centre triangle is knitted from the border towards the neck, which means that the rows diminish in length as you knit on, leaving you with only a few stitches to graft together when the shawl is c...

Worked in the round from the bottom up with basket weave cables set on the stocking stitch ground, this cowl is shaped towards the top end to ensure a comfortable fit around the shoulders. It is worked using Manos Serena, a light sport weight yarn, held double. Substitute with any fingering yarn held double, or any Worsted weight held single, t...

Get to grips with cable charts with the help of this stylish cowl pattern.

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Numinous shawl is worked from the top down as a traditional triangle; to shape it stitches are increased at either edge of the shawl body and centre spine on every Right Side row. After the shawl is completed, the lace edging is worked perpendicularly to its body.

Astra is knit in the round using a knit and purl stitch pattern that gradually transitions into a star-shaped crown. It is worked with a light 4ply yarn and is suitable for an advanced beginner.

Using an intuitive and easy all-over cable pattern, the Shawgrove mitts are great at keeping chilly winds at bay. The cables grow organically from the ribbing before they wind across the hand imitating structures found in tree bark. Shawgrove are knitted in the round using one skein of worsted-weight yarn.

The Barn Elms hat was inspired by a row of trees dappled by autumnal sunshine – something that is recreated beautifully by the use of a kettle-dyed yarn – whilst the crown shaping is reminiscent of tree rings. It is a unisex hat that makes a great travel project and is also suitable for advanced beginners.

Puzzlewood is perfect for that Monday morning rush. Its quirky and clever take traditional cabling is upside-down reversible which means you don’t have to worry about putting it on the right way! Taking its inspiration from walks through ancient woodlands, it is knitted in the round using worsted-weight yarn.

This pattern was originally available through Magpielly sock club.

Catnip is a lacey drapy hat with its pattern transitioning smoothly into the crown. Lace patterns worked on their own tend to open up the fabric in a beautiful way, here cables bring the width of the repeat together a little to compensate for the airiness.

Twisted stitches look incredibly elegant popping off the purled background and are most common in Austrian cabled patterns, which inspired this hat. Worked from the brim up with verticals growing organically into the main body and further into the domes of the crown.

From The Knitter: ‘Little boys often prefer simple shapes and muted colours. In this lovely design Katya Frankel has fulfilled those first two wishes, but also made the knitting interesting, thanks to seamless construction and charming cables. The yarn is Debbie Bliss Blue Faced Leicester Aran, a single-breed pure wool which comes in 16 colours...

Lil Tamzin is worked from the top down in one piece, absolutely seamlessly using 4-ply / fingering weight yarn. The yoke is knit in Stocking/stockinette stitch and then a simple textured stitch is used for the main body.

Using soft mohair to knit geometrical shapes, the Rivelin scarf is an intuitive and ingenious project. Both ends of the scarf feature a beautiful lacy diamond pattern, whilst its body is knitted on the bias. The length of the scarf is customisable allowing the knitter to maximise yardage.

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Cove Bay is knitted in one piece top-down. Its centre spine wanders gently across the stocking stitch ground before growing organically into the beautiful lacy edging motif.

Petit Pois is a classic seamless cardigan worked in one piece from the top down featuring raglan sleeves, waist shaping and mock cable trims. Its front neck is lowered with short rows for comfortable wearing. The sleeves are worked in the round and the front bands are knitted on after the body of the cardigan is finished.

Grab a skein of your favourite heavy Aran or a Chunky weight yarn and circular needles to make this cosy cowl.

Faux seams and a deep cowl neck tailor a clean pullover sweater.

A sweet raglan cardigan is finished with a medallion lace edging. Laceweight yarn adds a delicate touch.

These mitts are knit in the round using a round DK weight singles yarn. The pattern features Stocking stitch, thumb gussets and a narrow cable running along the back of the hand that is trimmed with garter stitch on either side.

A sweet blouse is nipped in with cables at the collar and cuffs. Pullover is worked in the round from the top down with a combination of a circular yoke and a raglan and short-row shaping.

Careen is a seamless cowl worked in a light and airy DK weight Artesano BFL. The cowl is knitted in the round with large twisted cables that create a plush cosy fabric to keep you nice and warm through the winter months.

This cosy double-sided cowl is quick to knit using a bouncy Aran weight yarn. Dimples is a seamless design, worked in the round with a fun cable pattern that creates a superb double-sided fabric.

The Ambrosia cowl is worked in the round as a seamless tube. The two textures of its body are connected on the diagonal with a slipped stitch chain worked as a simple one by two cable.

The Brazel hat is a traditional beret worked in the round from the brim and up. It features a lace and bobble panel which continues partway into the crown. It is a timeless, feminine design with a contemporary twist.

The Locus Vest is one of the seven patterns from the Yarn Play collection – a collaboration with Malabrigo Yarns – by Katya Frankel.

The Waterspout beret is one of the seven patterns from the Yarn Play collection – a collaboration with Malabrigo Yarns – by Katya Frankel.

The Apple River Shawl is one of the seven patterns from the Yarn Play collection – a collaboration with Malabrigo Yarns – by Katya Frankel.

The Prim Cardigan is one of the seven patterns from the Yarn Play collection – a collaboration with Malabrigo Yarns – by Katya Frankel.

The Causal Nexus cowl is one of the seven patterns from the Yarn Play collection – a collaboration with Malabrigo Yarns – by Katya Frankel.

The Hinged beanie is one of the seven patterns from the Yarn Play collection – a collaboration with Malabrigo Yarns – by Katya Frankel. Latest pattern version hinged2.2 updated on 19 Dec 2016.

The Cherrystone sweater is one of the seven patterns from the Yarn Play collection – a collaboration with Malabrigo Yarns – by Katya Frankel.

The top is worked from the bottom up in two parts. Its short sleeves are worked seamlessly with the body. The collar is knitted on after the side and shoulder seams have been joined.

Just in time for summer!

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Worked from the bottom up seamlessly up to the armholes. The body is then divided into front and back and finished by working flat with. The collar is added once the neckline and shoulder shaping have been completed.

Worked from the bottom up seamlessly, Gemini knits up quickly using a lofty Worsted weight yarn. Lanaloft is a soft, plump singles yarn that lends fabric a muted feel, yet showcases garter texture beautifully.

A lightweight beret with diamond lace pattern set against Stocking stitch ground. The beret is worked in the round from the brim up with diamonds continuing part way up into the crown shaping.

DIFFICULTY Intermediate – knit, purl, yarn overs, working in the round, simple increases and decreases and finishing.

A chevron headband worked using a light DK weight yarn.

Chesnok is a lightweight roomy beanie with a little slouch worked in herringbone stitch pattern that would be perfect for showcasing semi-variegated yarns. The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Greengage is a lightweight slouchy beanie with a gently gathered crown. It is worked in the round from the bottom up with a seed stitch diamond pattern set on the stocking stitch ground.

Jewel Floats is worked in the round from the bottom up. The pattern is achieved by slipping stitches to create floats on the Stocking stitch ground and is perfect for showing off variegated yarns.

Heidi is knit seamlessly in the round from the top down. This worsted weight summer top features a gathered round yoke, pleated sleeves and moss stitch trims.

Polka dot shawl is shaped through evenly spaced increases that, simultaneously, create the polka dot pattern. After the shawl is finished the toothed garter edge is worked on to the rounded edge of the shawl.

Worked from the cuff down in a fine Fingering weight yarn, Trellis feature cables settled on the Stocking stitch background.

Dash features a knit and purl pattern that continues all the way into the crown. Great for semi-variegated yarns.

Ambrosia is knit seamlessly from the top down with dart-like waist shaping that is further accentuated with ribbing. Cardigan fronts are trimmed with cables for stability and the neckline is finished with an I-cord for a clean, elegant look.

Knit in a lightweight alpaca, this little beret is perfect for those interim seasons, when the spring’s just behind the corner yet it’s still too chilly to flaunt your sun dresses. Finer DK yarns would suit this project best.

Worked from the brim up Tilted Slouch is knitted in a simple knit and purl combination that creates an interesting effect.

Inspired by the look of Eastern European peasant blouses with their simple elegance and beautiful silhouettes, this tee is an adult version of its younger sister Llani and is sized from 30 to 52 finished chest circumference with 2 inch increments.

A beanie style hat, knitted from brim up in reversed stocking stitch with a large cable motif on its side. This hat is finished with pleats at the base of the crown shaping that create a soft gathered finish.

Romy is knit in the round from the bottom up using a cable pattern throughout.

To fit head circumference 18 (20, 22, 24) in / 46 (51, 56, 61) cm.

Greta is a classy hat that will add a bit of zing to any wardrobe. Inspired by one of the hats that Greta Garbo wore in Mata Hari in the 1930’s, it knits up quickly using aran or worsted weight yarn.

A versatile roomy beanie that can also be worn as a slouchy hat with all over cable pattern in Aran weight yarn.

Brielle is a cabled sock pattern; it includes directions for both circular and double pointed needles and the cables are both charted and have written instruction for your convenience.

This elegant and straightforward sweater knits up quickly from bottom up in Aran or Worsted weight yarns. The raglan construction features decreases at different rate to get more of a fitted feel. Short rows are used to shape a scoop neck and to lift the back of the neck at the same time.

Inspired by the look of Eastern European peasant blouses

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Chic, stylish and simple, this classic tank top is bound to become any little girl’s favourite tee. It is knitted in the round from the bottom up with some simple shaping along the sides and an intricate cable detail across the chest. The straps are knitted on after the top is finished.

Would you like a nice cup of tea and a sit down? One of the most individual designs of tea cosy, this strawberry themed pot cover is sure to be a talking point at any tea party. The design suggests both a feeling of warmth and intimacy as well as light humour.

ERRATA: Collar: With RS facing pick up and knit approximately 80 (84, 88, 92, 96) sts.

Chic and stylish, this simple vest is great to wear for both a tailored, smart look over a shirt or with a relaxed fit blouse for a casual, laid back look.

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Knit in a round with DK weight yarn using a simple stitch pattern that creates great texture of those perfect looking gathers around the wrists. The pattern is written in two sizes to fit women’s s/m and m/l, shown in a larger size with about 1 inch of negative ease.

Kyla is a slouchy cabled beret, knit in the round from the bottom up in a soft UK Alpaca yarn.

This cowl is knit in a round using lace pattern all the way through. Depending on the softness of the yarn it might benefit from lining to prevent rolling.

Madyson is worked in the round from the brim up, using a simple knit and purl stitch pattern that creates equally great texture on both Right and Wrong sides of the knitting. Crown shaping is incorporated into the stitch pattern allowing it to continue to the top.

Urbane is knit in a round from bottom up using cable pattern all the way through.

Tamzin is your perfect summer cardigan. It is worked from top down in one piece. The yoke is knit in stocking stitch and then combination stitch used for the main body. No finishing is required apart from weaving in the ends and sewing on the buttons. It is worked in dk weight silk which can be substituted with silk blends and possibly viscose ...

Adorable dress which combines knitting and sewing techniques. Adding the fabric skirt requires only simple sewing skills.

Combining simple silhouette with elegant looks this cardi will look fabulous on any type of figure.

The Slip Cable Hat is worked in a round from the brim up. The crown decreases flow naturally from the slip stitch cable columns of the hat’s body and create a flower shape at the top of the hat. Made using a springy Worsted weight yarn, this unisex hat is a quick knit and is suitable for an advanced beginner.