Winter Aspen Hat

**Design** Designed to compliment the [Walk through Aspens Cowl][3]. Winter Aspens works up lightning fast in super bulky yarn. Worked in the round from the bottom up. Long bands of slipped stitches surround the wide center panels, featuring a beautiful and intriguing cable motif. The pattern is written in one size. (see below) For a smaller hat, drop down one needle size. For a larger hat, go up one needle size. All repeats appear in bold text throughout pattern for easier reading. The pattern is charted and also includes separate written instructions. **Finished Measurements (laying flat, blocked)** Brim circumference: 18”/46 cm Hat circumference: 18”/46 cm Hat Depth: 10”/25 cm **Yarn** Yarn shown is [Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Recycled][4] in “Grey. 80% Acrylic/20% Wool, 106 yards/97 m per 170 g /6 ounces **Yardage** ***Note: Yardage needed does NOT include a gauge swatch.*** 90 yards/82 meters **Needles** US #11 (8 mm) 16” circular needle US #15 (10 mm) 16” circular needle and double point needles **Notions** Cable Needle Stitch marker for BOR Tapestry Needle Blocking materials Pom-pom (if desired) **Gauge** Worked in cable pattern in the round, blocked 12 stitches & 14 rounds = 4”/10 cm x 4”/10 cm **Techniques Used** * Working in the round on a circular needle * Cables (explained in pattern) * Decreasing a hat * Reading from a chart or written instructions **PATTERN DIFFICULTY** Adventurous Beginner [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/stores/whiletheyplay-designs [2]: https://ko-fi.com/kalurah [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-walk-through-aspens-cowl [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lion-brand-wool-ease-thick--quick-recycled