Worked bottom up in the tight ribbed texture slowly turning into linear cables make this hat into abundance of texture while being very stretchy. Unique bounce and density of the yarn make it extremely warm and a luscious knit for the head.
Olga Buraya-Kefelian
XS (S, M, L, XL)
15.5 (16.5, 17.75, 18.75, 19.75)” circumference, unstretched
8 (8, 8.5, 8.5, 9)” tall Sample shown measures 16.5″
Woolfolk Tov (100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino®, 173 yds / 158 m per 100 g skein)
1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) in color no. T00
Note: Size S used a whole skein with almost nothing left over. Plan to unravel your swatch, or buy a second skein.
Size 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 16″ long (for cast on)
Size 7 (4.5) circular needle, 16″ long (for ribbing)
Size 8 (5 mm) circular needle, 16″ (for body)
Set of size 8 (5 mm) dpns (for crown shaping)
Stitch marker
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
29 sts and 31 rows = 4″ in cable patt on size 8 (5 mm) needle, blocked, measured unstretched