About a year ago, I posted this free pattern for a chunky cable knit hat. Just in time for the winter, I've updated the instructions, worked out some kinks and created a large size hat as well. So, if you've been afraid of knitting cables, it's time to give it a shot. They're not that hard to do and look so very impressive. This pattern is knit flat and then sewn together. It knits up pretty quickly in just a few hours so you can make one for yourself and everyone in the family.
Chunky Cable Knit Hat Free Pattern
Gauge:
4 inches = 9.5 sts and 12 rows
Supplies:
1 skein Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick or equivalent (For the blue hat I used Lion Brand Hometown USA)
US size 13 straight needing needles
SMALL SIZE (Finished Circumference = 20 inches)
Cast on 48 stitches.
Make a knit 2, purl 2 rib for 6 rows.
Six Stitch Cable Pattern
Row 1: (RS) *p1, k6, p1* Repeat to end of row.
Row 2: *k1, p6, k1* Repeat to end of row.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 one time.
Row 5: (RS) *p1, slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k3, knit 3 sts from cable needle, p1* repeat to end.
Row 6: *k1, p6, k1* Repeat to end of row.
Repeat Cable Pattern 1 time.
Begin to shape crown.
Row 1: (RS) *p1, k6, p1* Repeat to end of row.
Row 2: *k1, p6, k1* Repeat to end of row.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 one time.
Row 5 – 1st Decrease Row: (RS) *p1, sl2 to cable needle, k2tog, k2, knit 2 sts from cable needle, p1* repeat to end
Row 6: *k1, p5, k1* Repeat to end of row.
Row 7 – 2nd Decrease Row: (RS) *p1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, p1*, repeat to end
Row 8: (WS) *k1, p3, k1*, repeat to end
Row 9 – 5th Decrease Row: (RS) p1, *sl1, k2tog, psso, p2tog*, end sl1, k2tog, psso, p1.
Row 10 – 6th Decrease Row: (WS) p2tog 6 times, k1
Cut yarn about 20 inches long and thread on needle. Run needle through live stitches and pull tight. Sew up side seam.
Cast on 54 stitches.
Make a knit 2, purl 2 rib for 8 rows.
Six Stitch Cable Pattern
Row 1: (RS) *p2, k6, p1* Repeat to end of row.
Row 2: *k1, p6, k2* Repeat to end of row.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 one time.
Row 5: (RS) *p1, slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k3, knit 3 sts from cable needle, p1* repeat to end.
Row 6: *k1, p6, k2* Repeat to end of row.
Repeat Cable Pattern 1 time.
Begin to shape crown.
Row 1: (RS) *p2, k6, p1* Repeat to end of row.
Row 2: *k1, p6, k2* Repeat to end of row.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 one time.
Row 5 – 1st Decrease Row: (RS) *p2, sl2 to cable needle, k2tog, k2, knit 2 sts from cable needle, p1* repeat to end
Row 6: *k1, p5, k2* Repeat to end of row.
Row 7 – 2nd Decrease Row: (RS) *p2, k2tog, k1, k2tog, p1*, repeat to end
Row 8: (WS) *k1, p3, k2*, repeat to end
Row 9 (3rd Decrease Row): (RS) *p2tog, sl1, k2tog, psso, p1*
Row 10 (4th Decrease Row): (WS) p2tog 9X times
Cut yarn about 20 inches long and thread on needle. Run needle through live stitches and pull tight. Sew up side seam.
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