Knitting Cozy Cable Hat Free Pattern

Materials:

• Bulky weight yarn (approximately 100g)
• US 10 (6.0 mm) circular needles, 16-inch
• Cable needle
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

• CO - Cast On
• K - Knit
• P - Purl
• C6F - Slip next 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, K3, then K3 from cable needle
• K2tog - Knit 2 stitches together
• PM - Place Marker

Instructions:

Brim:

1. CO 60 stitches, join in the round, be careful not to twist. PM to mark the beginning of the round.
2. K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.

Cable Pattern:

1. Round 1: *P2, K6; repeat from * to end of round.
2. Round 2: Repeat Round 1.
3. Round 3: *P2, C6F; repeat from * to end of round.
4. Round 4: Repeat Round 1.
5. Repeat Rounds 1-4 until the hat measures approximately 8 inches from the cast-on edge.

Shaping the Crown:

1. Round 1: *P2, K2, K2tog, K1; repeat from * to end of round (50 sts).
2. Round 2: *P2, K5; repeat from * to end of round.
3. Round 3: *P2, K1, K2tog, K1; repeat from * to end of round (40 sts).
4. Round 4: *P2, K4; repeat from * to end of round.
5. Round 5: *P2, K2tog; repeat from * to end of round (30 sts).
6. Round 6: *P2, K3; repeat from * to end of round.
7. Round 7: *P2tog, K1; repeat from * to end of round (20 sts).
8. Round 8: K all stitches.
9. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and cinch tight. Weave in all ends.

Your cozy cable hat is now complete and ready to wear!