Thursday, April 7, 2016

Mock Cable Spring Hat

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