Taking
inspiration from the mission and guidelines of Wool-Aid, Wintery
Cable Hat is
designed to create
a hat for a child who
lives in the coldest climate and has the least access to resources.
The
hat can be knit in a weekend, or
two,
making it a
perfect gift, accessory or
for charity.
This
may be considered an advanced
beginner
level pattern because knowledge of stitch
construction is helpful.
Finished sizes:
Child: flat 12”, stretches to 20”circumference, height 9”
Gauge: (size US#8 needles) 4 stitches =1” flat 2x2 ribbing. Adjust needle size to match gauge.
Materials: Yarn: Wool or wool blend in Bulky weight: 125 yards/3.5 oz; 112meters/100grams
Photo: Wintery Cable Hat is knit in Plymouth Galway Chunky;
color: 142 over-dyed with red food coloring.
Needles: Size US#8(5mm), 16” circular needles, set size US#8 double pointed needles
Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle
Abbreviations: CO=cast on k=knit k2tog=knit 2 stitches together p=purl
p2tog=purl 2 stitches together pm=place marker Rnd/s = round/s sts = stitches
*=repeat from * to end C4f= cable 4 front M1=make one
Special Stitches:
C4f=cable 4 front: Slip 2sts to cable needle and hold in front, knit2 from left-hand needle, then knit2 from the cable needle.
M1=make one: I prefer the M1 (m1tbp): place point of working (right-hand) needle behind other needle, inserting needle from the top through the purl stitch below next stitch, and knit, then knit the stitch above.
Directions: Directions are written for size child. (Notes in Italic) The cable detail is worked through 30 stitches. A larger hat can be made by adding groups of 4sts and worked through the k2, p2 rib.
Use the long-tail cast-on method, with size US#8, 16” circular needles, cast on 60 stitches.
Place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist.
Brim Rnds 1-12: * Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end
Increase /set up Rnds:
Rnd 1: Knit
Rnd 2: (K2, p2)3times, pm, (M1,k1, M1,k1, p2, k2,p2)3times, pm, * k2, p2; repeat from * to end (66sts)
Rnd 3: Knit
Rnd 4: (K2, p2)3times (C4F, p2, k2, p2)3times, * k2, p2; repeat from * to end
Hat Rnds:
Rnd 1: Knit
Rnd 2: (K2, p2)3times, (k4, p2, k2, p2)3times, * k2, p2; repeat from * to end
Rnd 3: Knit
Rnd 4: (K2, p2)3times, (k4, p2, k2, p2)3times, * k2, p2; repeat from * to end
Rnd 5: Knit
Rnd 6: (K2, p2)3times, (C4F, p2, k2, p2)3times, * k2, p2; repeat from * to end
Work hat to 8” and completing Rnd 6.
For a taller hat, or deeper fold-up brim work extra rounds before starting the crown decreases.
Crown Decreases: Change to double pointed needles when needed.
Rnd 1: Knit
Rnd 2: (K2, p2tog)3times, (k4, p2tog, k2, p2tog)3times, * k2, p2tog; repeat from * to end
Rnd 3: Knit
Rnd 4: (K2tog, p1)3times, (k2tog, k2tog, p1, k2tog, p1)3times, * k2tog, p1; repeat from * to end
Rnd 5: Knit
Rnd 6: (K1, p1)3times, (k2tog, p1, k1, p1)3times, * k1, p1; repeat from * to end
Rnd 7: Knit
Rnd 8: K1, * k2tog; repeat from * until 8sts remain.
Finishing: Cut 12” yarn, and thread end through remaining stitches. Pull together, and tie off neatly.
This pattern is available on marilynnsgardenknitdesign.blogspot.com
The pattern pdf is available on Ravelry.com
Copyright 2022, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 5/6/22
For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com
