Cabled Rib Hat








Materials:1 Skein Pierrot, Smile, Misti Alpaca Chunky (or any yarn to meet gauge)

Needles: US Size 10 / 16” Circular, US Size 10 Double Point (or size required to meet gauge)

Gauge:    3 Stitches per Inch

Sizes:Unstretched circumference 17”; increase size by adding  increments of 6 stitches

Pattern Stitches:

4 x 2 Rib - *Knit 4, Purl 2*, repeat * - * around

4CB - Slip next 2 stitches to cable needle, hold at back; Knit 2, Knit 2 stitches from cable needle

Cast On - 72 stitches - join in round being careful not to twist stitches

Knit 1 Round
Rounds  1 - 3 --- 4 x  2 Rib
Round 4  ---  *4CB, Purl 2* - repeat * - * around
Repeat Rounds 1 - 4  until piece measures 8 inches from cast on edge (or desired depth from cast on edge)

Begin crown decrease as follows.  Switch to DPN when necessary

Row 1 -   4 X 2 Rib
Row 2 -* K2Tog, K2Tog, Purl 2, Knit 4, Purl 2* - repeat * - * around
Row 3 - *Knit 2, Purl 2, K2Tog, K2Tog, Purl 2* - repeat * - * around
Row 4 - *K2Tog, Purl 2* - repeat * - * around
Row 5  - *Knit 1, P2Tog* - repeat * - * around
Last 2 Rows - K2Tog around

Break yarn, thread through a tapestry needle, thread through remaining stitches and cinch up.
Weave in ends.


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