October Hat

What’s better than a free hat pattern? 12 free hat patterns, of course! This year we’re releasing a new, free hat design on the 3rd Tuesday of each month made in Germantown. The October Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. The hat begins with a provisional cast on, and then a deep knit 2, purl 2 ribbing is worked. An intricate, modern cable panel pattern is worked for the body of the hat and integrated decreases shape the crown. **Specifications YARN** Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (100% N. American Wool; 220 yds/100 gm skein): oxford blue 419, 1 skein. **GAUGE** 1 Cable Repeat (40 sts) = 5.5” (14 cm) on larger ndls, after blocking. 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in cable patt on larger ndls, after blocking. **NEEDLES** 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circular. 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 7 (4.5 mm) circular. 1 – set US 7 (4.5 mm) DPNs. *Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.* **NOTIONS** Darning needle, stitch marker, Kelbourne Woolens label, sewing thread, sharp sewing needle, waste yarn, crochet hook for provisional cast on. **SIZE** 18” (46 cm), brim circumference, unstretched. 9.5” (24 cm) height, brim folded in half. **SKILLS** Tubular cast-on, working cables from charts, decreasing. *errata (prior to 10/25):* Change to larger needles after working the ribbing. The repeat of the Round 4 crown decreases should end with a p2.