Cabled Rib Hat
Materials:1 Skein Pierrot, Smile, Misti Alpaca Chunky (or any yarn to meet gauge)
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)
US Size 10 / 16” Circular, US Size 10 Double Point (or size required to meet gauge)Gauge:3 Stitches per Inch
3 Stitches per InchSizes:Unstretched circumference 17”; increase size by adding increments of 6 stitches
Unstretched circumference 17”; increase size by adding increments of 6 stitchesPattern 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, Knit 4, 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.
