Easy Cabled Hat

Cables are so much easier to make than they appear to be! Don’t be intimidated; cast on this hat and learn the basics. Once you can do this cable, you will be qualified to tackle any cable you see! This hat makes a lovely cozy gift too, for yourself or for a friend. Yarn Brooklyn Tweed Quarry (100% Targhee-Columbia wool; 200 yds/ 100gm): Granite, 1 skein. Or about 150 yds bulky-weight yarn. Needles and Notions US size 8 (5 mm) and 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles, US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) DPN. Stitch marker (removable are best), cable needle, tapestry needle. Size One size fits many adults. 16.5” circumference at brim, un- stretched. Gauge 15.5 sts and 22 rows=4” (10 cm) in ribbing on smaller needles. 18 sts and 30 rows=4” (10 cm) in cable pattern on larger needles. Both gauges are after blocking.