Cable Hat Pattern Knit in the Round
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Become a knitting wizard with this cable hat pattern that’s knit in the round. A simple & seamless cable pattern that creates the best super squishy cables.
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About the Pattern
Available Sizes: One
Size: 20 – 22″ (51 – 56cm) Head Circumference
Styles: One, Stocking
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video, Checklist
Pattern Name: Temperance
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitches
Cable Stitches
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 65 – 75 yards (60 – 69 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needles & Notions
US 11 (8mm) Circular Needles with a 16” (40cm) & 24”+ (60cm) Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Markers, Cable Needle
Gauge
12 STS & 14 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
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Details
Measurements: 8″ Wide x 9 1/2″ (20cm x 24cm)
Gauge: 12 STS & 14 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 3.9oz (110g)
Notes
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the cable & rib stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
Knitting Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between * to end of round
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
C6F – cable6front – Transfer 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, knit the next 3 stitches and then knit the 3 stitches off the cable needle
DPNs – double pointed needles
INC1 – make 1 stitch (I use a backwards loop)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place stitch marker
P2TOG – purl 2 stitches together
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches
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Pattern Instructions
Using US 11 (8mm) circular needles with a 16” (40cm) cable.
CO 44 STS, PM, join in the round.
Rounds 1-5: *K1, P1*
Round 6: (increase 4 STS) *[K1, P1 x5] K1, INC1* x 4 (44+4 STS = 48 STS)
Rounds 7-23: *K2, P2*
EXCEPT Rounds 10 & 20: *C6F, P2* (Note: Even though the 2 center STS are purl STS, go ahead and knit them when cabling)
Note (Optional):
When the stitches get too tight switch to a longer cable and knit using the magic loop method.
Decrease for the crown:
Round 24: *K2, P2TOG, K2, P2TOG, PM*
Round 25: *K2TOG, P1, K2TOG, P1, SM*
Round 26: *K3TOG, P1, SM*
Round 27: *K1, P1, K1, P2TOG, remove stitch marker*
End:
Without binding-off, cut the yarn leaving a 10” (25cm) tail, pull it through the remaining STS, push through the top hole to the inside and then weave in the ends.
Block, if desired.
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