Cables cover a reverse stockinette background. Both charts and written directions are provided. Worked in a worsted weight yarn, this hat works up quickly in just over 60 rounds.
Level
Intermediate: cables in the round, decreases, charted cables
Gauge
23 stitches and 30 rows per 4″/ 10 cm in Body Chart, blocked
Size
To fit size: 21.5″/ 54.5 cm
Finished circumference: 19.5″/ 49.5 cm
Finished length: 8.25″/ 21 cm
Yarn
134 yds/ 123 m worsted weight yarn with good stitch definition
Shown in Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd’s Wool Worsted (100% merino wool, 250 yds/229 m, 4 oz/113 g) in blue spruce
Needles
US #6/4 mm 16″ circular and double pointed (dpns) needles, or size to get gauge
16″ circular needle 2 sizes smaller, suggested US #4/3.5 mm
Materials
Cable needle (optional)
Stitch marker to mark start of round
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
