Short Row Cable Braided Hat
Knit entirely from side to side then grafted, this hat can be knit on straight needles- no circular or double pointed needles necessary! A tight cabled braid around the brim forms a neat edge. Triangle wedges formed by short rows create a pointed tip and gently sloping shape to the top. Use a self-striping yarn like Noro with long repeats in highly contrasting colors for the best results to show off the short row shaping.
Level
Intermediate-Advanced
Cast on provisionally, knit, purl, graft, cable, short rows
Size
Small (large): 18 (21) inches around at brim. Sample is size large
Yarn
Noro Kureyon (Aran weight, 100% wool, 110 yards/101 meters per 50 gram skein); color 207; 1 (1) skein
Materials
-1 set US #8/5mm needles straight or circular, or size to get gauge
-Tapestry needle for grafting
-Waste yarn for provisional cast on
-Cable needle (1, optional)
Gauge
4 stitches and 6 rows per inch in stockinette stitch. Take time to check your gauge.
