Pum'kinhead Hats
copyright 2006 Sauniell N. Connally For non-commercial use only Yarn: Louet Sales Topaz Merino 168 yds ( $\left(153{\mathrm{~m}}\right)$ or Patons Classic Merino 223 yds $(204\;\mathrm{m})$ Needles: US 5 ( $3.75\;\mathrm{mm})$ circulars US 7 $(4.5\ \mathrm{mm})$ circulars Supplies: Stitch markers, Darning needle, cable needle Gauge: 20sts-26 rows per 4 inch(10cm) Sizes: One size fits most Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Ribbed
Cast on 88 sts and join, placing a marker. Work in (k2,p2) rib for 6 rnds. Next rnd: Work $(\mathbf{k}1,\mathbf{m}1)^{*}$ , repeating \* to the end of the rnd. Next rnd: Work $(\mathrm{k}1,\!\mathrm{p}2,\!\mathrm{k}4,\!\mathrm{p}1,\!\mathrm{k}3,$ $\mathrm{p2,k3,p1,k4,p2,k1,pm)^{*}}$ , repeating the 24- st repeat to end of the rnd. Continue to work in this manner until hat measure 4 inches. Next rnd (right dec rnd): (ssk, work to marker, slip marker)\*, repeat \* to end of the rnd. Work one rnd. Next rnd(left dec rnd): (work to 2 sts before next marker, k2tog, slip marker)\*, repeat \* to end of the rnd. Work one rnd. Repeat last 4 rnds once more. Beginning with the next round, you will work the decreases every round, alternating with a right dec rnd , and then a left dec rnd. Continue until 4 sts remain between each marker. Cut yarn leaving a tail long enough to put through the stitches. Using needle, pull string through remaining stitches. Make a pom-pom if desired.
Cabled
Cast on 88 sts and join, placing a marker. Work in $(\mathrm{k}2,\!\mathrm{p}2)$ rib for 6 rnds. Next rnd: Work $(\mathrm{k}2,\mathrm{m}1)^{\ast}$ , repeating \* to the end of the rnd . 132 sts. Next rnd: $(\mathrm{k}11,\mathrm{m}1)^{*}\ 12$ times. 144 sts. Next rnd: Work 24-sts cable chart 6 times, placing a marker after the first stitch of the repeat. Continue to work in this manner until hat measure 4 inches. Next rnd (right dec rnd): (ssk, work to marker, slip marker)\*, repeat \* to end of the rnd. Work one rnd. Next rnd(left dec rnd): (work to 2 sts before next marker, k2tog, slip marker)\*, repeat \* to end of the rnd. Work one rnd. Repeat last 4 rnds once more. Beginning with the next round, you will work the decreases every round, alternating with a right dec rnd , and then a left dec rnd. At this point you will stop working the cables and continue only in a ribbled pattern. Continue until 4 sts remain between each marker. Cut yarn leaving a tail long enough to put through the stitches. Using needle, pull string through remaining stitches. Make a pom-pom if desired.
Cabled Chart
