Mulberry Hat

Summer is mulberry season in our neck of the woods! This hat incorporates cables that are reminiscent of mulberries and lots of ribbing for a stretchy, accommodating beanie. Can’t get enough of these cables? Check out my coordinating [socks][1]! **PATTERN DIFFICULTY LEVEL:** intermediate; skills required include: cables, working in the rnd, moving BOR, & decreases **GAUGE:** 23 sts & 30 rnds = 4” [10cm] in cabled pattern, blocked **FINISHED SIZES:** Toddler [Child, Adult S, Adult M/L, Adult XL] Blocked Circ: 17.5 [19, 19, 21, 22.5]”/44 [48.5, 48.5, 53, 57.5] cm 2”/5cm negative ease in circ. is recommended for a comfortable fit Beanie height: 7 [7.5, 8.25, 8.25, 8.25]”/18 [19, 21, 21, 21] cm; Deeper/slouchy hat option adds 1.3”/3.5 cm height **MATERIALS:** 50-60 [55-65, 60-70, 65-75, 70-80] grams DK weight yarn; light color high twist yarn recommended for cable visibility: 2Ovejas Fiber CVM Romeldale/Border Leicester wool DK yarn 250 yds/4 oz (229 m/113g) U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) 16”/40cm circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge), with either a second 16” circular for smaller-circumference knitting at the crown or a set of double pointed needles U.S. 6 (4 mm) 16”/40cm circular needle (or one size down from needles that give gauge) Optional crochet hook in smaller needle diameter for CO Cable needle Stitch marker Darning needle **Please join us in [Settlers Grove Designs](/groups/settlers-grove-designs) for KALs and project sharing!** [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mulberry-socks-2