Dad's Handyman's Hat

Cable Pattern

Crown Shaping

Pattern Info

This project was designed by StitchedTog.
Info can be found at:
Handyman's Hat »

Instructions

This pattern is knit in the round using circular needles or dpns. Stitch markers and a cable needle is required.

If you want to learn how to make this hat without using cable needles I have written a tutorial on my blog, which can be found at http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/2011/02/tutorial-for-knitting-cables-without.html.

The cable pattern is charted clearly, but there ...
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Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Men

Style: Traditional, Outdoorsy

Materials

200m Aran Weight Yarn

What was your inspiration?

This hat was knit as a replacement for the original which had been felted in the wash. After learning that my precious Alpaca and Silk yarn had been ruined I decided to reknit the hat in a superwash merino. I actually think the cables pop out much more clearly.

What are you most proud of?

Knitting without a cable needle