Abbreviations
Please see our standard list of abbreviations.
C8B: Slip 4 sts to cn and hold to back, k4, k 4 from cn.
C7B: Slip 3 sts to cn and hold to back, k4, k 3 from cn.
C6B: Slip 3 sts to cn and hold to back, k3, k 3 from cn.
C5B: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k3, k 2 from cn.
C3B: Slip 1 st to cn and hold to back, k2, k 1 from cn.
C2B: Slip 1 st to cn and hold to back, k1, k 1 from cn.
Pattern
With smaller needle, CO 80 sts. Place contrasting color marker to indicate beg of rnd. Join in the rnd, being careful not to twist.
Work k2, p2 rib for 1”.
Inc rnd: Kfb in all sts; 160 sts.
Change to larger circular needle.
Work Chart A cable patt (written directions follow):
Rnds 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7: Knit.
Rnd 4: *C8B, k8, rep from * to end.
Rnd 8: *K8, C8B, rep from * to end.
Repeat rnds 1-8 five times. (Note: If you would like a less slouchy hat, repeat these rnds only four times. For a slouchier hat, repeat these rnds as many times as desired.)
Knit one rnd.
Setup Rnd: *K20, place marker, rep from * seven times, k20.
Work Chart B decreases (written directions follow) changing to dpns when necessary:
Rnd 1: *K2tog, k to 1 st bef marker, ssk, sm, rep from * to end; 144 sts rem
Rnd 2: *C7B, k8, C6B, k8, C7B, k7, C8B, k6, C8B, k7, rep from * once more.
Rnd 3: Rep rnd 1; 128 sts rem
Rnd 4: Knit.
Rnd 5: Rep rnd 1; 112 sts rem
Rnd 6: *K5. C8B, k2, C8B, k5, C5B, k8, C2B, k8, C5B, rep from * once more.
Rnd 7: Rep rnd 1; 96 sts rem
Rnd 8: Knit.
Rnd 9: Rep rnd 1; 80 sts rem
Rnd 10: *C3B, k14, C3B, k3, C7B, C7B, k3, rep from * once more.
Rnd 11: Rep rnd 1; 64 sts rem
Rnd 12: Rep rnd 1; 48 sts rem
Rnd 13: Rep rnd 1; 32 sts rem
Rnd 14: Rep rnd 1; 16 sts rem
Rnd 15: K2tog around, removing markers; 8 sts rem
Break yarn and pull through rem 8 sts.
Finishing
Weave in ends with tapestry needle.