It must be January... my hat collection just didn't measure up to the temperatures outside!

Knit densely on smaller-than-usual needles, the cabled brim of this hat also has a facing, making sure that the ears are really warm and well protected! Add in a yarn with alpaca in it, and there’s no way to be cold in this hat! The Knit Picks Andean Silk (alpaca/silk/merino) is luscious.

Using a provisional cast-on, the cable band is worked along with its facing horizontally, then joined end-to-end (with either Kitchener stitch or 3-needle bind-off) to create the brim. The facing is then folded inside the brim, and stitches picked up to work the top of the hat in the round. Note that the cable design is only available in chart form.

Sizes M/L (20 and 22" around, with 1 inch negative ease suggested) included. Requires 192 - 218 yards (176 - 199 m) of worsted / 10 ply yarn and US 5 (3.75 mm) needles (either straights + double points, or a long circular for magic loop + optional additional needle for 3-needle bind-off). Gauge is 21 stitches and 27 rows in 4"/10cm.

The PDF pattern is available to download for $4 US

The Ravelry pattern page is here!

Stay warm!