Coppice Beanie

Deceptively simple and deeply textured. A folded 1×1 rib brim flows into four panels of slip-stitch cables bordered by double seed-stitch columns. The secure, elongated stitches make cabling without a needle easier than ever. If you’ve never worked cables without a cable needle before, don’t be scared! The slipped stitches mean your work is unlikely to unravel, so this is a great project if you’d like to try this technique. **PATTERN INFORMATION** This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up, beginning with an Italian cast on for a folded 1×1 rib brim. After the brim, slip-stitch cable panels and double seed-stitch columns are worked seamlessly to the crown. Both written and charted instructions are included for every size. The cables are designed to be worked without a cable needle, and the crown decreases are worked in pattern for a clean, cohesive finish. The pattern has been fully tech edited and test knitted. **SIZES** Baby (*Child/Adult S, Adult M/L*) **To fit head circumference**: 41 (*51, 56*) cm / 16 (*20, 22*) in **Finished hat circumference**: 36 (*43, 49*) cm / 14 (*17, 19*) in **Length (with brim folded)**: 13.5 (*18, 21.5*) cm / 5½ (*7, 8½)* in **YARN** **Knitting for Olive** Heavy Merino (100% merino wool; 125 m / 137 yds per 50 g ball). Any yarn with a similar metreage per 50 g in the worsted / heavy DK range can be substituted. Shown in the colourway Rust. You will need: 1 (*1, 2*) balls or approx. 90 (*125, 190*) m / 98 (*137, 208*) yds. **NEEDLES AND NOTIONS** **Main needles**: 4.5 mm / US 7 needles suitable for working in the round, **or** size needed to obtain gauge **Ribbing needles**: 4 mm / US 6 needles suitable for working in the round, **or** needles 1-2 sizes smaller than *main needles* **CO needles**: 3.5 mm / US 4 needles **or** needles 1-2 sizes smaller than those used for *ribbing needles* (needed for the Italian CO; omit if using another method) 4 stitch markers (1 distinct to mark beginning of round) Tapestry needle **GAUGE** 24 sts and 36 rounds = 10 cm / 4 in, measured over slip-stitch cable pattern, after blocking using *main needles*.