A simple, but interesting to knit, cabled hat. Perfect for gift-giving.
Finished Size: 18¾" brim circumference (will stretch to 23" head circumference) and 7¼ (8¼)" tall. Hat shown in smaller size.
Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Toboggan (70% merino, 30% superfine baby alpaca; 87 yd [80 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #6715 leaf, 1 skein.
Yarn Weight: #5 - Bulky
Needles: Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 10½ (6.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle
Gauge: 12 sts and 19 rnds = 4" in shadow cable patt on larger needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2011