Kate
Yarn
Cascade Eco Cloud approximately 150 (180, 210) yards Worsted Weight Yarn
(Shown in Wild Dove)
Materials
US size 5’s (3.75 mm)* 16 0r 24”Circular Needles or DPN’s
US size 10.5’s * Circular Needles or DPN’s
Stitch marker
Tapestry Needle
Cable Needle or Double pointed needle
*Or sizes needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
With smaller needles 24 stitches over 16 rows in 2 x 2 ribbing [k2, p2] = 4 x 2”
With larger needles and pattern for swatch *NOTE this is DIFFERENT than the pattern for the hat! 16 stitches over 12 rows = 4 x 2”
Finished Measurements
Small 18” Circumference, 10”Height
Medium 20” Circumference, 10” Height
Large 22” Circumference, 10” Height
There is approximately 1.5” positive ease for each size hat.
Notes
The cable for this pattern produces a tightly woven fabric, hence the larger needle size. If you need to go up another needle size or two (depending on how tightly you knit) that is OK. Save time and check gauge!