Westknits

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• This is a PDF knitting pattern.
  
  

  Choose two colors of chunky weight wool like West Wool Cargo to knit this cozy textured hat. The brim begins with 2x2 ribbing followed by stripes and cabled slip stitches. The main color is worked for four rows as you slip the contrast color stitches. The contrast color is worked for two rows with a simple cable cross to form the meandering stony stream pattern. The chunky yarn yields a plush fabric that is quick to knit and warm to wear. I recommend this hat pattern for a beginner cable project and a quick last minute gift knit. The bold stripes and textured stitches are so satisfying to knit!

  All rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only. 
  

• Sizes
  One Size
  The size is easy to customize by altering your needle size
  and gauge.
  

  Finished Measurements
  21″ / 53cm circumference, 9″ / 23cm from CO edge to top of hat. Measurements taken after blocking. The length is customizable.

  The hat is shown on a 22.5″ / 57cm head circumference for a fit with negative ease. I recommend achieving a finished hat size that is 1 – 2″ / 2.5 - 5cm smaller than your actual head circumference for a fit with negative ease.

  You can achieve slightly different size by adjusting your needle size and gauge. Try these needle and gauge recommendations to customize the fit of your hat.

  19.5″ / 49cm hat circumference
  13 sts = 4″ / 10cm in 2x2 ribbing after blocking
  US 9 / 5.5mm

  23″ / 58cm hat circumference
  11 sts = 4″ / 10cm in 2x2 ribbing after blocking
  US 10.5 / 6.5mm

  Yarn
  Chunky weight
  

  Yardage

  Approximately 150yds / 137m total
  MC - 90yds / 82m
  CC - 60yds / 55m
  

  Needles
  US 1 / 2.25mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge
  
  Magic loop method is used for knitting in the rnd. You can use DPNs if you prefer.
  

  Notions
  1 stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle
  

  Gauge
  12 sts & 22 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in 2x2 ribbing after
  blocking
  16 sts & 38 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in cabled slip stitch pattern
  after blocking

• West Wool Cargo (100% Merino Wool; 109yds / 100m per 100g skein)
  MC - Mallard
  CC - Minty