$3.50
This quick knit hat incorporates an easy-to-memorize faux cable pattern adapted from The Stitch Collection by Debbie O’Neill. No cable needle required!
The effect is achieved using slipped stitches which are dropped every six rows. It’s somewhat terrifying the first time, but lots of fun after that. And since the slipped stitches combat pooling, SoCal works especially well with variegated yarns.
SIZE: The pattern is written for a size to fit most adult heads.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: About 19 inches [48 cm] in circumference. Will comfortably fit heads up to 23 inches [58.5 cm] in circumference.
YARN:
Wool version (shown in green): Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash merino; 210 yd/192 m per 100g); color Solis; 1 skein
Cotton version (shown in blue): Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton (100% cotton; 150 yds/137 m per 100g); color Mediterranean; 1 skein
NEEDLES: 16-inch US #7/4.5 mm circular needle & set of four or five US #7/4.5 mm double-pointed needles.
NOTIONS: Stitch marker, yarn needle
GAUGE: 18 sts/24 rows = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch; 26 sts/32 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Faux Cable pattern.
SKILLS NEEDED: Working in the round, slipping stitches, basic decreases.
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