Are you in search of a quick knitted Christmas gift for someone special, or just want a new hat for yourself? The free knitting pattern for this hat works up very quickly and requires just two balls of the chunky yarn mentioned below!
This is an intermediate knitting pattern which features a classic cable design worked on double-pointed needles to create its classic look. The designer has classified this pattern into the intermediate category because of the rather large number of techniques required (see abbreviations below)
It is suggested that two balls of the super bulky Bernat Softee Chunky yarn be used in this project, as this yarn works up quickly and offers excellent stitch definition.
If you want to make the look even more fun, add a pompom to the top! Instructions for making a pompom are included within this pattern.
This pattern is knitted in the round, with the starting 60 stitches divided among 3 needles.
Material Notes
Do not forget the finishing touches for your project! Please take a look at the list of supplies that you’ll need.
- 2 balls of super bulky Bernat Softee Chunky yarn
- Set of 4 sizes U.S. 10½ (6.5 mm) double-pointed knitting needles
- U.S. 11 (8 mm) double-pointed knitting needles
- Cable needle
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations Used for This Pattern:
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
C3B = Slip next stitch onto cable needle and leave at back of work. K2, then K1 from cable needle.
C3F = Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work. K1, then K2 from cable
needle.
C4B = Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at back of work. K2, then K2 from cable
needle.
C4F = Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work. K2, then K2 from cable
needle.
Cont = Continue
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
Kfb = Increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch
Pat = Pattern
P = Purl
P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches together
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
Image and Pattern Source: yarnspirations.com