Cabled Hat

This is the cabled hat from Knitty. I used this yarn. I actually followed a pattern this time. Except for the final decreases. But that was only because I didn't have the pattern with me when I got to that part. This pattern was a lot of fun to knit and I plan on doing it (or some verson of it) again.



This is me actually wearing the hat. I am attempting to take my own picture in the bathroom mirror, but I have yet to get the hang of that. I know you can't see any details of the hat in the picture, but I thought it would be fun to post it anyway.

This is the pattern from Knitty in case they take it off there site.

CORONET
by Alexandra Virgiel

A simple stocking cap with a pretty cabled band, this pattern is quick to knit up and would make a lovely gift or an easy first cabling project.
The turned-up brim makes this hat extra warm over the ears. The brim is knit first as a long strip and made into a circle, then stitches are picked up from the edge for the remainder of the hat and worked in the round.
model/photo: A. Virgiel
SIZE
Adult S[M, L]

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 20.5[22, 23.5] inches

MATERIALS
[MC] Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted [85% wool, 15% mohair, 190 yd/173m per 113g skein]; color: M-56 Clematis, 1 skein
1 set US #8/5mm double-pointed needles 1 16-inch US #8/5mm circular needle (optional) 1 set US #8/5mm straight needles (optional) Cable needle Tapestry needle

GAUGE
17 sts / 28 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch

STITCHES
Braided Cable
Adapted from The Complete Book of Stitchery, by Mildred Graves Ryan.
Row 1: K2, p2, k9, p2, k2.
Row 2: P2, k2, p9, k2, p2.
Row 3: K2, p2, sl next 3 sts onto cable needle leaving needle in front of work, k3, k 3 sts from cable needle, k3, p2, k2.
Row 4: Repeat second row.
Row 5: Repeat first row.
Row 6: Repeat second row.
Row 7: K2, p2, k3, sl next 3 sts onto cable needle leaving cable needle in back of work, k3, K3 sts from cable needle, p2, k2.
Row 8: Repeat second row.

DIRECTIONS
Cabled Band
Using straight needles or two double-pointed needles, CO 17 sts with a provisional cast on. Work 16[17, 18] repetitions of Braided Cable pattern, ending final repetition on row 7 of pattern. Do not bind off. Unravel provisional cast on and graft [kitchener stitch] the two ends of the band together.
Hat Body
With wrong side of band facing and using circular or double-pointed needles, pick up 84[90, 96] sts from edge of band, approximately 2 sts for every 3 rows. Join and p 1 rnd.Switch to St st and work even until piece measures 8.5[9, 9.5] in. from bottom edge of band.
Decrease for top as follows:
[If using circular needle, switch to double-pointed needles when decreases make circular needle unwieldy.]
Next round: K4, k2tog. Repeat.
K 1 rnd even.
Next round: K3, k2tog. Repeat.
K 1 rnds even.
Next round: K2, k2tog. Repeat.
K 1 rnd even.
Next round: K0[1, 0]. *K2tog. Repeat from * around.
K 1 rnd even.
Next round: K1[1, 0]. *K2tog. Repeat from * around.
Next round: K1[0, 0]. *K2tog. Repeat from * around.
Cut yarn, thread through remaining 6 sts, gather and tie off.