SIZING GUIDE
Pattern
Info
SIZE
TO FIT HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE
CASCADE 220 100g/201m
Purple (8901)
Cascade 220
Purple (8901)
A 4½mm circular needle
Three buttons
Tension
Yarn used knits as aran to this
tension:
20 sts and 28 rows to measure 4x4in
(10x10cm) over stitch pattern using
4½mm needles
28 ro
ws
20 st
itche
s
Sizing colour key
So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve
colour-coded the sizing instructions.
Simply follow our colour-coded
measurements and you’re off.
Cabled
Treat
BY KIRSTIE MCLEOD
It only takes one
skein of yarn,
so spoil yourself
with a new hat!
cm
M
L
18
46
20
51
22
56
1
1
1
YARN
You will need…
[4x4in]
in
S
U
sing just 100g of aran-weight yarn, this
hat is ideal if you need to knit a gift in a
hurry, or if you want a pretty hat for
yourself. Cascade 220 is 100%
Peruvian highland wool, so it’s very warm and
will hold its shape well.
If you’re a new knitter, you should be able to
knit this hat. Working in the round on a circular
needle is quite a simple process, and you’ll always
have the right side of the cables facing you, which
There are over 300
colours to choose from!
should make it easy to spot if you make a
mistake. “You might want to use a stitch marker
to show where the round begins,” advises
to end of round. [45 (50: 55) sts]
designer Kirstie McLeod. Experienced knitters
Next round *K1, P1, K2, P1; repeat from * to end
will whip the hat up in no time.
of round.
6th dec round * K1, P1, k2tog, P1; rep from * to
end of round. [36 (40: 44) sts]
Start knitting here
Next round *K1, P1, K1, P1; repeat from * to end
Cast on 90 (100: 110) sts using 4½mm circular
of round.
needle, join into the round.
7th dec round * K2tog, K2; rep from * to end of
Round 1 *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of round.
round. [27 (30: 33) sts]
Repeat round 1 nine more times, 10 rounds in
Next round Knit to end of round.
total.
8th dec round * K2tog, K1; rep from * to end of
round. [18 (20: 22) sts]
CABLE PATTERN
Next round Knit to end of round.
Round 1-5 *K2, P2, K4, P2; repeat from * to end of 9th dec round * K2tog; rep from * to end of round.
round.
[9 (10: 11) sts]
Round 6 *K2, P2, C4B, P2; repeat from * to end of
round.
Thread yarn through stitches and secure. Weave
These 6 rounds form the pattern. Repeat them 4 in all loose ends, hand wash and reshape while
times, ending with a round 6. [5 repeats]
wet. Sew on buttons if desired.
1st dec round * K2, p2tog, K4, P2; rep from * to
end of round. [81 (90: 99) sts]
Next round *K2, P1, K4, P2; repeat from * to end
of round.
2nd dec round * K2, P1, K4, p2tog; rep from * to
end of round. [72 (80: 88) sts]
Next round *K2, P1, K4, P1; repeat from * to end
of round.
3rd dec round * K2tog, P1, K4, P1; rep from * to
end of round. [63 (70: 77) sts]
Next round *K1, P1, C4, P1; repeat from * to end
of round.
4nd dec round * K2, P1, k2tog, K2, p2tog; rep
from * to end of round. [54 (60: 66) sts]
Next round *K1, P1, K3, P1; repeat from * to end
of round.
5th dec round * K1, P1, K1, k2tog, P1; rep from *
The decreases are placed in
such a way that they don’t
disrupt the pattern.