Oh! It's a ribbed hat
with one vertical line of Oh,Cable working its way toward the crown.
The hat pattern is written as five sizes for worsted, light/tight
worsted, and DK weights of yarn to knit an Oh,Cable Hat for any
member of the family. The mitts pattern is written as three sizes
also giving the knitter choices of yarn and needle sizes. If
finished neatly, the hat and mitts are interestingly reversible.
Hat Finished sizes:
Large Adult: 14”, stretches to 24” circumference,
height 12”
Adult: flat 12”, stretches to 22”circumference,
height 11”
Child: flat 10”, stretches to 20”circumference,
height 9”
Infant: flat 8”, stretches to 18”circumference,
height 8”
Newborn: flat 6”, stretches to 16”circumference,
height 7”
Mitt
Finished sizes:
Large:
Flat 6”, stretches to
12”circumference, height 10”
Medium:
Flat 5.5”, stretches to 10”circumference, height 10”
Small:
Flat 5”, stretches to 8”circumference, height 9”
Gauge:
(size #8 needles) 6 stitches
=1” flat 2x2 ribbing; (size #7 needles) 7sts = 1” flat 2x2
ribbing;(size #6 needle) 8 stitches = 1” flat 2x2 ribbing. Adjust
needle size to match gauge.
Materials:
Yarn:
wool blend in Worsted Weight, light/tight Worsted Weight, DK
Hats:
Large Adult: 200yards / 3.5oz; Adult: 175
yards / 3 oz;
Child: 125 yards / 2 oz; Infant, Newborn: 90 yards /
1.5 oz
Mitts: 200 yards / 3.5oz
Photo: Oh,Cable Hats are knit in KnitPicks Wool of the
Andes Superwash; 100% superwash wool; colors: Delft Heather,
Amethyst Heather, Fjord Heather (size US#7 needles)
Oh, Cable Mitts are knit in KnitPicks Wool of the Andes
Superwash; 100% superwash wool;
color: Amethyst Heather ( size medium, size US#7
needles)
Needles
for hats: (Check the yarn
label recommendations)
(Worsted)
Size US #8, 16”, 12” circular needles, set size US#8,
double pointed needles.
(Light/tight
Worsted )Size US #7, 16”,
12” circular needles, set size US#7, double pointed needles.
(DK)
Size US #6, 16”,or 12” circular needles, set size US#6, double
pointed needles.
Notions
for hats: Stitch
marker, cable needle, tapestry needle
Needles for
mitts:
Two
Size US#8, US#7,
US#6, or US#5, 16”or 24” circular needles; and/or set sizeUS#8,
US#7, US#6, US#5, double pointed needles (I prefer to knit
both mitts at the same time on two circular needles.
KNITTING
circles around SOCKS by Antje Gillingham is an excellent resource
for getting started.)
Notions
for mitts: Stitch
markers, tapestry needle, cable needle, 2 yards different color yarn,
(smaller spare) set double pointed needles, crochet hook
Abbreviations:
CO = cast on BO= bind off K = knit k2tog = knit 2 stitches
together
p = purl p2togbl=
purl 2 stitches together through the back loop cn=cable needle
MC=
main color Rnd/s = round/s sts = stitches c8B=cable 8
Back c8F= cable 8 Front
Special
Stitches:
c8B
= cable 8 Back = slip 4sts to cn and hold in back, work 4sts on left
needle as presented
(k1,
p2, k1), work sts from cn as presented (k1, p2, k1)
c8F
= cable 8 Front = slip 4sts to cn and hold in front, work 4sts on
left needle as presented
(k1,
p2, k1), work sts from cn as presented (k1, p2, k1)
Oh,Cable
Hat
Directions:
Directions are written for
size large adult [adult, child, infant, newborn directions are in
brackets]. (Notes are in
Italic)
Use
the long-tail cast-on method, with 16” [16”,16”, 12”, 12”]
circular needles,
and
cast on the number of stitches for desired yarn, needles, and hat
size.
WOW! 2/23/2020 I received a request for the size, yarn and cast-on information. I have updated the post to include that, but today Technology is not my friend. YOU also get an extra blank chart!!
Place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist.
WOW! 2/23/2020 I received a request for the size, yarn and cast-on information. I have updated the post to include that, but today Technology is not my friend. YOU also get an extra blank chart!!
| Oh, Cable | Hat sizes: | |||||
| Yarn weight: | Needle size: | Large Adult | Adult | Child | Infant | Newborn |
| Worsted | US #8 | CO 100 | CO 80 | CO 72 | CO 60 | CO 52 |
| Light Worsted | US #7 | CO 120 | CO 100 | CO 80 | CO 72 | CO 60 |
| DK | US #6 | CO 120 | CO 100 | CO 80 | CO 72 | CO 60 |
Place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist.
Hat:
(the
first 20 stitches and 20 rounds make the Oh,Cable)
Rnds
1- 9: * Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end
Rnd
10: K1, c8B, c8F, k1, p2; * knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end
Rnds
11 - 19: * Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end
Rnd
20: K1, c8F, c8B, k1, p2; * knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end
Work
hat with Oh,Cable pattern for 11” [10”, 8”, 6", 5”]
ending on rnd 10 or 20.
For
a taller hat, or fold-up brim work extra rounds of pattern before
starting the crown decreases.
Crown
Decreases: Change to double pointed needles when needed.
Rnds
1, 2: * Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end
Rnd
3: * Knit 2, p2togbl; repeat from * to end (p2togbl creates a
more reversible hat)
Rnds
4, 5: * Knit 2, purl 1; repeat from * to end
Rnd
6: * K2tog, purl 1; repeat from * to end
Rnds
7, 8: * Knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to end
Rnd
9: Knit 1, then *K2tog; repeat from * until 10 [10,10, 8, 8”] sts
remain.
Finishing:Cut
12” yarn, and thread end through remaining stitches.
Pull
together, and tie off neatly for a very reversible hat.
Oh,Cable
Mitts
Directions:
Directions are written for size
large [medium directions are in brackets;
size
small, follow size medium directions just use smaller needles.]
(Notes are in Italic)
The
mitt/s are worked from wrist to fingers. Make
two mitts.
WOW! 2/23/2020 I received a request for the size, yarn and cast-on information. I have updated the post to include that, but today Technology is not my friend. YOU also get an extra blank chart!!
Use the long-tail cast-on method, with two Size US #8 [#7, #6, #5], 16”or 24” circular needles,
and
cast on the number of stitches for desired yarn, needles, and mitts
size.
| Oh, Cable | Mitts size: | Mitts size: | Mitts size: | ||
| Yarn weight: | Needle size: | Large Adult | Medium | Needle size: | Small Adult |
| Worsted | US #8 | CO 52 | CO 48 | US#7 | CO 48 |
| Light Worsted | US #7 | CO 52 | CO 48 | US#6 | CO 48 |
| DK | US #6 | CO 52 | CO 48 | US#5 | CO 48 |
Place
marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not
to twist.
24,
28sts per needle [24, 24]sts, per needle
Rnds
1- 9: * Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end
Rnds
10: (back of hand) K2, p2,
k1, c8B, c8F, k1, p2, then (palm)
(k2, p2) 7 [6]times
Rnds 11-19: * Knit
2, purl 2; repeat from * to end
Rnd 20: K2, p2, k1,
c8F, c8B, k1, p2, then (k2, p2) 7 [6]times
Work
mitt/s with Oh,Cable pattern at least 6” from CO completing rnd 5.
Thumb
opening:
The
mitts are (fraternal) identical, and you've been looking at the back
of the hand. This round will determine the right and left thumb
placement.
Right
Thumb Opening Rnd 6:
(K2, p2)6times(back of hand), then
k2, drop MC yarn, with a strand of different colored yarn, p2, k2.
Slip the four stitches back to the left needle. Drop colored strand,
pick up MC, p2, k2 across 4 stitches once more, and continue p2, (k2,
p2)5[4]times (palm).
The thumb cuff will be put in later.
Left Thumb Opening Rnd 6:
(K2, p2)6times(back of hand), then (palm)(k2,
p2)6[5]times, drop MC yarn, with a strand of different colored yarn,
k2, p2. Slip the four stitches back to the left needle. Drop
colored strand, pick up MC, k2, p2 across 4 stitches once more.
The thumb cuff will be put in later.
Continue
to work mitt/s an additional 3” with Oh,Cable on the back of hand,
ending
work on a rnd 9.
Bind
off loosely in pattern. Weave in tail/s very neatly for
interestingly reversible mitt/s.
Finishing:
Thumb
Cuff: Carefully slide the
4sts below, and 4sts
above the colored yarn to 2 (smaller spare) double pointed needles.
Carefully remove the colored yarn.
Attach MC yarn, working with sizeUS#8,[#7,#6,#5],
double pointed needles, picking up 4[2] stitches at the beginning of
each needle, and knit 2, purl 2 as the stitches present themselves,
work one round. (You'll have the rib pattern established, and
8[6] sts on the two needles. This will help avoid “holes” on the
sides, and offer comfort for the thumb.)
Now work the thumb cuff onto 4[3] double pointed needles
(k2, p2 per needle).
Rnds
1-10:* K2, p2; repeat from * to end
Bind
off loosely in pattern. Weave in tail/s very neatly for reversible
mitt/s.
Make the
second mitt.
Chart: Oh, Cable
Key:(Rnd
10): knit , cable8B >//<, cable8F >\\<, k
, purl - , p -
(Rnd 20): knit , cable8F >\\<, cable8B >//<,
k , purl - , p -
Special
Stitches:
c8B
= cable 8 Back = slip 4sts to cn and hold in back, work 4sts on left
needle as presented
(k1,
p2, k1), work sts from cn as presented (k1, p2, k1)
c8F
= cable 8 Front = slip 4sts to cn and hold in front, work 4sts on
left needle as presented
(k1,
p2, k1), work sts from cn as presented (k1, p2, k1)
This pattern is available on MarilynnsGardenKnitDesign.blogspot.com
Oh,Cable Hat & Mitts Set pattern pdf is available on Ravelry.com (login needed)
Copyright 2015, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights
reserved. 2/22/15
Update: 2/23/20 Copyright, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved 2/23/20
Update: 2/23/20 Copyright, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved 2/23/20
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