Cable With a Twist Hat
This hat is a basic cabled hat with a little extra twist. Directions are given for several sizes.
Sizes:
The circumference measurements given are unstretched. This is a very stretchy hat.
| Size | Circumference (Inches) | Height (Inches) | Ounces of yarn | Yards of yarn |
| Toddler | 11.5 | 5.5 | 0.87 | 57.46 |
| Child | 12.75 | 6 | 1.07 | 70.94 |
| Small Adult | 14 | 6.75 | 1.3 | 85.84 |
| Medium Adult | 15.25 | 7.25 | 1.55 | 102.16 |
| Large Adult | 16.5 | 8 | 1.82 | 119.9 |
| Extra-Large Adult | 17.75 | 8.5 | 2.11 | 139.05 |
Gauge: 17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Materials:
worsted weight yarn (see chart above for amount)
Size 8 (5 mm) 47″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
c2b = cable 2 back – Slip the next stitch onto cable needle and hold in back of work. Knit the next stitch from left-hand needle, knit the stitch from the cable needle.
t3f = twist 3 front – Slip the next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold in front of work. Purl the next stitch from the left-hand needle, knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
t3b = twist 3 back – Slip the next stitch onto cable needle and hold behind work. Knit the next 2 stitchs from left-hand needle, purl the stitch from the cable needle.
c4f = cable 4 front – Slip the next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold in front of work. Knit the next 2 stitches from left-hand needle, knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
c4b = cable 4 back – Slip the next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold in back of work. Knit the next 2 stitches from left-hand needle, knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.
s1k-k2tog-psso = slip1 knitwise, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over
k3tog = knit three together
The c2b can be made without a cable needle. There are several methods for doing that. I have a video of my method.
Pattern:
Amount to cast on for the different sizes:
Toddler = 72
Child = 80
Small Adult = 88
Medium Adult = 96
Large Adult = 104
Extra-Large Adult = 112
Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches between double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop. Divide with multiples of 8 on each needle.
Repeat instructions across the round:
Rnd 1: p1, k2, p1
Rnd 2: p1, k2, p1
Rnd 3: p1, c2b, p2, k2, p1
Rnd 4: p1, k2, p1
Rnds 5-8: Repeat rnds 1-4
Rnd 9: p1, t3f, t3b, p1
Rnd 10: p2, k4, p2
Rnd 11: p2, c4b, p2
Rnd 12: p2, k4, p2
Rnd 13: p1, t3b, t3f, p1
Rnd 14: p1, k2, p1
Rnd 15: p1, k2, p2, c2b, p1
Rnd 16: p1, k2, p1
Rnd 17: p1, k2, p1
Rnd 18: p1, k2, p1
Rnd 19: p1, k2, p2, c2b, p1
Rnd 20: p1, k2, p1
Rnd 21: p1, t3f, t3b, p1
Rnd 22: p2, k4, p2
Rnd 23: p2, c4f, p2
Rnd 24: p2, k4, p2
Rnd 25: p1, t3b, t3f, p1
Rnd 26: p1, k2, p1
Repeat rnds 3-26 until hat measures 2 inches less than desired finished length. Begin crown after a rnd 4 or a rnd 16.
Measurements from edge before beginning crown:
Toddler – 3.5″ high
Child – 4″ high
Small Adult – 4.75″ high
Medium Adult – 5.25″ high
Large Adult – 6″ high
Extra-Large Adult – 6.5″ high
Crown after a rnd 16 (repeat across the round):
Rnd 1: p1, k1, ssk, k2tog, k1, p1
Rnd 2: p1, k4, p1
Rnd 3: p1, k2, c2b, p1
Rnd 4: p1, k4, p1
Rnd 5: p1, k1, s1k-k2tog-psso, p1
Rnd 6: p1, k2, p1
Rnd 7: p1, k2, p1
Rnd 8: p1, k2, p1
Rnd 9: k2tog, ssk
Rnd 10: k
Rnd 11: k2tog
Crown after a rnd 4 (repeat across the round):
Rnd 1: p1, k1, ssk, k2tog, k1, p1
Rnd 2: p1, k4, p1
Rnd 3: p1, c2b, k2, p1
Rnd 4: p1, k4, p1
Rnd 5: p1, k1, k3tog, p1
Rnd 6: p1, k2, p1
Rnd 7: p1, k2, p1
Rnd 8: p1, k2, p1
Rnd 9: k2tog, ssk
Rnd 10: k
Rnd 11: k2tog
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with. With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.
Edits:
12/17/2015 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method
Absolutely stunning.. Thank you for sharing the pattern, will most certainly give it a go.. 🙂
Can this pattern be done on circular needles?
All but the crown. The crown will eventually get to small for circulars so will either need to be split with a seam, or using a method for small in-the-round knitting.
hi i love your patterns, ive only knitted on 2 straight needles and dont get on with circular. can i use this pattern for 2 needles?
I have done socks on double point needles is this the same method as above, sounds complex with cables added,
best wishes
Lisa
I actually have a straight needle version of it: http://stitcheryprojects.com/2014/02/02/climbing-frame-hat-for-straight-needles/
Is this beautiful hat a beanie style or a slouch style?
It’s a beanie.
Thank you!
Im confused with the circumference measurement
my daughters head is 22″
in the pattern an xlarge adult says 17.75″
that isnt a very big head?
That is the non-stretched measurement of the finished hat. Cabled hats pull in considerably but are very stretchy.