Basic Aran Hat
Cable caps are always in style. Make your own in any color you choose with this easily knit project in the round. Any worsted-weight yarn will work up to a staple in your wardrobe for years to come. Instructions include premie/newborn, baby, and child sizes as well as adult sizes small, medium, and large.
Finished Measurements
13.25 (15.5, 17.75, 20, 22.25, 24.5)” [33.5 (39.5, 45, 51, 56.5, 62) cm] circumference
5.25 (6.5, 7.25, 8, 8.5, 9.25)” [13.5 (16.5, 18.5, 20.5, 21.5, 23.5) cm] height
Materials
• Worsted weight yarn, approx 65 (75, 150, 172, 200, 220) yds [59.5 (68.5, 137, 157, 183, 201) m]
•US size 9 (5.5 mm) 16” circular needle
•US size 9 (5.5 mm) dpn set
•Stitch marker
•Cable needle
•Darning needle
Gauge
18 sts & 20 rows = 4” [10 cm] in cable patt after blocking
Skills Used
Knitting in the round, decreases
Yarns used: Cascade 220, Baby Alpaca Chunky, & Eco Alpaca; Berroco Pure Merino; Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted
Construction
Knit in the round from the brim to the crown.