Chunky Cable Knit Hat with Faux Fur Pom Pom

Chunky Cable Knit Hat with Faux Fur Pom Pom

Materials

• Super bulky yarn in lavender, approximately 100 yards
• Pair of US size 13 (9 mm) circular knitting needles, 16-inch length
• Cable needle
• Large pink faux fur pom pom
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker

Gauge

8 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• STS: Stitches
• C6F: Cable 6 Front (Slip next 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k3, then k3 from cable needle)

Instructions

Ribbing

1. CO 40 sts. Place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.

Cable Pattern

1. Round 1: *K6, P2; repeat from * to end.
2. Round 2: *K6, P2; repeat from * to end.
3. Round 3: *C6F, P2; repeat from * to end.
4. Repeat Rounds 1-3 until piece measures 8 inches from cast-on edge.

Shaping the Crown

1. Round 1: *K4, K2tog, P2; repeat from * to end. (34 sts)
2. Round 2: *K5, P2; repeat from * to end.
3. Round 3: *K3, K2tog, P2; repeat from * to end. (28 sts)
4. Round 4: *K4, P2; repeat from * to end.
5. Round 5: *K2, K2tog, P2; repeat from * to end. (22 sts)
6. Round 6: *K3, P2; repeat from * to end.
7. Round 7: *K1, K2tog, P2; repeat from * to end. (16 sts)
8. Round 8: *K2, P2tog; repeat from * to end. (12 sts)

Finishing

1. Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight to close, and weave in ends.
2. Attach the faux fur pom pom securely to the top of the hat.
3. Weave in any remaining ends.

Your Chunky Cable Knit Hat with Faux Fur Pom Pom is ready to wear or gift!