Knit Pattern for Chunky Cable Hat with Two Sizes and Brim Lengths - Timey Wimey Inspired

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Finished Measurements:

Small size: 9" tall from brim to crown, and fits a 16"-20" head. Large size: 10.5" tall from brim to crown, and fits a 20"-24" head.

Yarn:

1 Skein of Oomph by Schmutzerella Yarns 100%Superwash Merino 106 yards (97 meters) per 100 grams Small Size with Short brim: Colorway "Time and Relative Dimension in Space" Approximately 90 yards (83 meters) used. Large size with Long brim: Colorway "Hallucinogenic Lipstick" Approximately 104 yards (95 meters) used.

Needles:

US 8 (5mm) 16" (40cm) circular US 11 (8mm) 16" (40cm) circular Gauge (after blocking): 3sts and 4.5rows = 1" (2.5cm) in stockinette

Notions:

1 stitch marker to note beginning of round 1 optional cable needle.

Techniques Used:

Knit, Purl, Increase, Decrease, Cabling and Knit in the Round.

Pattern Notes:

· Instructions for two sizes are noted: Small (Large). · Repeat any instructions between asterisks (\*) until the end of each round. · Second marker suggested in Setup Row is there to note when cable section ends, and can be helpful during decreases. This chunky hat features a cable motif inspired by River Song's diary and all the wibbly wobbly, timey wimey adventures stored inside. Two colors, two sizes and two lengths to customize the hat for your own adventures.

Written Instructions

With smaller needle, Cast On 50(56)sts, PM and join in round, being careful not to twist. Brim: \*k1, p1\* around for 2" (4"). Setup round (PM is optional, see Pattern Notes for details): k1, m1p, (p1, k1)2x, m1p, (p1, k1)4x, m1p, (p1, k1)2x, m1p, p1, PM, \*k1, p1\* to end 4 sts increased, 54 (60) sts total. Switch to larger needles and begin Body. Rounds 1, 2, 4-7,9, 10: p2, k4, p1, k8, p1, k4, p2, SM, kto end 3: p2, C4F, p1, C4B, C4F, p1, C4B, p2, SM, k to end 8: p2, C4F, p1, C4F, C4B, p1, C4B, p2, SM, k to end Repeat Rounds 1-10 twice, then 1-5 once. Begin decreases. Switch to DPNs when desired/comfortable. 1: p2tog, k4, p1, k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1, p1, k4, p2tog, SM, k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. 2: p1, C4F, p1, k1, ssk, k2tog, k1, p1, C4B, p1; SM, \*k8 (10), k2tog\* to end 3: (p1, k4)3x, p1; SM, \*k7 (9), k2tog\* 4: p1, k4, p1, sl2, k2tog, psso, p1, k4, p1; SM, \*k6 (8), k2tog\* to end 5: p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k4, p1; SM, \*k5 (7), k2tog\* to end 6: p1, C4F, p2tog, p1, C4B, p1; SM, \*k4 (6), k2tog\* to end 7: p1, k4, p2, k4, p1; SM, \*k3 (5), k2tog\* to end 8: k2tog, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, ssk; SM, \*k2 (4), k2tog\* to end 9: k8; SM, \*k1 (3), k2tog\* to end 10: C4F, C4B; SM, \*k0 (2), k2tog\* to end Size S: (k2tog, ssk)2x, remove marker, k to end Size L: (k2tog, ssk)2x, remove marker, \*k1, k2tog\* to end Cut yarn, thread through sts! Weave in ends and block.

Abbrtviations

sts· stitches PM · place marker SM · slip marker k·knit p· purl m1p · make one purlwise k2tog· knit 2 sts together p2tog· purl 2 sts together ssk · slip next 2 sts to right needle, k the 2 sts together through the back loop sl2, k2tog, psso · slip next 2 sts, k 2 sts together, pass slipped sts over k2tog sts C4F · hold 2 sts in front of work, k next 2 sts, then knit 2 held sts C4B · hold 2 sts in back of work, k next 2 sts, then knit 2 held sts

Charted Instructions

O With smaller needle, Cast On 50(56)sts, PM and join in round, being careful not to twist. 0Begin with Brim, work 2"(4"), reading from right to left for each round. O Work the 18 sts of the Setup Round once, pm, \*k1, p1\* to end 4 sts increased, 54 (60) sts total. O For round 1, switch to larger needles. After completion of each chart row, SM, k all sts. O Repeat Rows 1-10 twice, then 1-5 once. Begin Decreases (switch to DPNs when desired/comfortable): (1) Work chart, SM, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. (2) Work chart, SM, \*k8(10), k2tog\* to end (3) Work chart, SM, \*k7(9), k2tog\* (4) Work chart, SM, \*k6(8), k2tog\* to end (5) Work chart, SM, \*k5(7), k2tog\* to end (6) Work chart, SM, \*k4(6), k2tog\* to end (7) Work chart, SM, \*k3(5), k2tog\* to end (8) Work chart, SM, \*k2(4), k2tog\* to end (9) Work chart, SM, \*k1(3), k2tog\* to end (10) Work chart, SM, SM, \*k0(2), k2tog\* to end O Size S: (k2tog, ssk)2x, remove marker, k to end O Size L: (k2tog, ssk)2x, remove marker, \*k1, k2tog\* to end 0 Cut yarn, thread through sts! Weave in ends and block.