Hats Beth Makes: Pattern 2
In 2022, I decided to create a series of hat patterns meant to help knitters master two skills. Gauge and cables. Why those two?
First, if you haven’t mastered gauge, you’ll never purposefully make a piece that fits.
Second, cables look intimidating but are actually easy. And fun. So I’ve combined a necessary skill with a fun skill to keep things interesting.
This pattern includes two sizes, which are determined by gauge & needle size. You’ll notice each size has a suggested needle size. It’s a suggestion only - if you don’t get gauge with the size I’ve indicated, you’ll need to change needle size until you do. Too many stitches in your gauge swatch? Size down. Not enough stitches? Size up.
Let’s get going.
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Size 1: 16” circumference
Gauge: 16 stitches x 20 rows = 4”
Suggested needle size:US10 / 6.0mm or size required to get gauge
Yarn: 82 yds/75 m Bulky Weight (5)
Suggested: Knit Picks Brava
Size 2: 18.5” circumference
Gauge: 18 stitches x 16 rows = 4”
Suggested needle size:US10.5 / 6.5mm or size required to get gauge
Yarn: 86 yds/ 79m Bulky Weight (5)
Suggested: Knit Picks Brava
Notions
Darning needle
Stitch marker to mark the beginning of round
Abbreviations
bor - beginning of round
k - knit
k2tog - knit 2 together
p - purl
1/2L - 1 stitch over 2 stitch left leaning cable
*...* indicates pattern stitches to be repeated
Special Instructions
slip join - take the last stitch on the right needle and slip purlwise to the left needle, pass the second stitch on the left needle over the first stitch, fix tension
Pattern
Ribbing
Cast on 65 stitches German Twisted or Tubular cast-on. Using the slip join technique, join work in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches (64 stitches).
Place the bor marker and work 8 rows in k1, p1 rib stitch.
Set-up round: k to end
Pattern:
Round 1: 1/2L, k to end.
Rounds 2 & 3: k to end.
Round 4: k1, 1/2L, k to end.
Rounds 5 & 6: k to end.
Round 7: k2, 1/2L, k to end.
Rounds 8 & 9: k to end.
Round 10: k3, 1/2L, k to end
Rounds 11 & 12: k to end.
Round 13: k4, 1/2L, k to end.
Rounds 14 & 15: k to end.
Round 16: k5, 1/2L, k to end.
Rounds 17 & 18: k to end.
Round 19: k6, 1/2L, k to end.
Rounds 20 & 21: k to end.
Decrease Rounds:
Round 1: *k6, k2tog*; repeat to end (56)
Round 2: k to end
Round 3: *k5, k2tog*; repeat to end (48)
Round 4: k to end
Round 5: *k4, k2tog*; repeat to end (40)
Round 6: k to end
Round 7: *k3, k2tog* repeat to end (32)
Round 8: k to end
Round 9: *k2, k2tog* repeat to end (24)
Round 10: k to end
Round 11: *k1, k2tog* repeat to end (16)
Round 12: k2tog until 8 stitches remain
Finishing:
Cut yarn leaving a 6in tail. Using a darning needle, run yarn through the remaining stitches, removing from needles as you go and being careful not to twist any. Tighten yarn to close the top, and weave in ends.
This pattern is the work product and property of Beth Kirkpatrick (things.beth.makes).
Released September. © 2022
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