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A simple braided cable pattern makes this bold hat a real eye-catcher. Chunky cables all around, in a soft, lofty yarn that surrounds your head in stylish warmth.
Ribbed bottom band for great fit. AND this pattern only uses ONE SKEIN (actually, one hank) of yarn! It's also a quick and seamless knit on size 10.5 double-pointed needles.
An impressive gift that you can crank out quickly. A great design for men and women.
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Finished Knit Measurements: 16 ½" [42 cm] unstretched; Stretches to 25" [63.5 cm]. 8 ½" [21.5 cm] height.
One size fits most adults.
Skill Level:
Yarn Used: Knit Picks Swish Bulky (100% Superwash Merino Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g [137 yds/125 m] per hank): 1 hank in Squirrel Heather #23511.
Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: Widest part of 14-st braided cable = 2 3/8" [6 cm] in width and 20 rows/rounds = 4" [10 cm] in Braided Cable Stitch on size 10 ½ [6.5 mm] needles.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A bulky weight yarn with a gauge of 3 - 3.75 sts = 1" on US size 10 - 11 needles..
Total Yardage Required: 137 yds [125 m].
Some suggested yarn substitutes to try:
Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash
Misti Alpaca Chunky
Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk Aran
Malabrigo Yarn Chunky
Cascade Yarns Venezia Bulky
Cascade Yarns Baby Alpaca Chunky
Misti Alpaca Tonos Chunky
Lion Brand Alpine Wool B
erroco Vintage™ Chunky
madelinetosh tosh chunky
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!
Knitting Needles Used: 1 set of 5 double-pointed needles in Size 10 ½ (6.5 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
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Posted by Lisa Grimes on 9th Apr 2019
Lovely pattern and so easy to follow.
Posted by Deborah on 1st Oct 2015
Your patterns are very clear and easy to follow for even beginner to knitting. Is a great hat to make as gifts
Posted by Eleanor Swogger on 20th Sep 2015
I made this hat for my 14 year old granddaughter's birthday. She loves hats and was pleased with this addition to her wardrobe. She looks forward to wearing it often this winter.
Posted by Mary Martha on 19th Sep 2015
Already I have finished the cabled hat!!! I trust "Sweater Babe" totally! Beautiful Hat and also extremely warm and cozy. Thank you for being so perfectionist and such a careful pattern writer!!!
Posted by Unknown on 19th Sep 2015
Very easy project! Pattern is well written and a pleasure to knit.
Posted by Carolyn Thibodaux on 19th Sep 2015
I will be making about 4 of these for Christmas gifts. We always need something for cover our heads.
Posted by Unknown on 19th Sep 2015
Beautiful hat and easy to follow pattern.
Posted by Julia Mason on 19th Sep 2015
This pattern is a great knit. I am going to make another one in Knit Picks Swish black yarn. It will be for my son who is in the U S Navy and it has to be wool.
Posted by Unknown on 19th Sep 2015
Repeat of my experiences with other SweaterBabe patterns -- it was extremely well written and the result was lovely. Donated it to a hat charity and will definitely knit it again.
Posted by amanda on 19th Sep 2015
Love the quickness of this knit.
Striking pattern, bold cable makes for many complements.
Easy pattern to follow.
Sweater babe does it again!!!
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