A
really stretchy hat (one size fits most) with mock cables that knits
up relatively quickly and creates a nice pattern resembling real cables.
Knitted in a heavy fingering weight yarn, this hat is perfect for the
chillier spring days.
Sizing:
One
size fits most, from teen to M/L woman. If you wish to make a smaller
or larger size, the number of CO sts needs to be a multiple of 5.
Gauge:
Approximately
25 sts (5 pattern repeats) per 10 cm (4 in) in pattern, lightly
stretched.
Materials:
Yarn
– approximately 180 m (200 yards) heavy fingering weight yarn.
Needles
– 3.5 mm (US 4) 40 cm (16 in) circular needles and double pointed
needles or longer circular needles for magic loop for knitting the
crown of the hat.
Other
– 1 stitch marker and a darning needle.
Pattern:
CO
110 sts. PM and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist
the stitches.
First
round: * k2, p3, repeat from * to end of round.
Mock
cables:
Round
1: * k1, YO, k1, p3, repeat from * to end of round.
Round
2: * k1, k1tbl, k1, p3, repeat from * to end of round.
Round
3: * k3, p3, repeat from * to end of round.
Round
4: * sl1 purlwise, k2, psso, p3, repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat
rounds 1-4 until piece measures 20 cm (8 in) from CO edge.
Tip:
If you want eyelets, substitute round 2 with round 3 i.e. knit round
1, 2 x round 3 then round 4.
Crown
decreases:
Round
1: * k1, YO, k1, p2tog, p1, repeat from * to end of round.
Round
2: * k1, k1tbl, k1, p2, repeat from * to end of round.
Round
3: * k3, p2, repeat from * to end of round.
Round
4: * sl1 purlwise, k2, psso, p2, repeat from * to end of round.
Round
5: * k1, YO, k1, p2tog, repeat from * to end of round.
Round
6: * k1, k1tbl, k1, p1, repeat from * to end of round.
Round
7: * k3, p1, repeat from * to end of round.
Round
8: * sl1 purlwise, k2tog, psso, p1, repeat from * to end of round.
On
the next round, k1, then k2tog until you have 10 sts left on the
needles.
Finishing:
Cut
yarn and pull the tail through the last sts left on the needles. Pull
firmly to close the top of the hat. Weave in ends and block lightly.
Abbreviations:
CO
– cast on
k
– knit
k2tog
– knit two together
p
– purl
p2tog
– purl two together
PM
– place marker
psso
– pass slipped stitch over
sl
– slip stitch purlwise with yarn held to the back
st(s)
– stitch(es)
YO
– yarn over
HAPPY
KNITTING!
If you share your project on Instagram, do tag me @cechalden and #mockcablespringhat. I'd love to see your FOs! The pattern can also be found on Ravelry, please link to the pattern page if you have a Ravelry profile.
~Cecilie
