Elkins Hat by Whitney Hayward

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

This hat combines my favorite aspects of lace and cable knitting: simple patterns combined to create an intricately shaped accessory. Decreases are worked at the hat sides inward for the crown shaping, creating a hat that can be worn higher on the crown for a structured baggy look, or lower for a close-fitting beanie.

Finished measurements

Circumference: 18′′ / 45.5 cm Height (brim folded): 8½′′ / 21.5 cm

Yarn

Harrisville Highland (worsted weight) 100% Virgin Wool, 200 yards per 100 g skein shown in Mustard and Poppy

1 skein

Or 185 yards / 170 meters

Needles

US 7 (4.5 mm): 16′′ circ., and DPNs for small circumference knitting.

Gauge

21 sts and 30 rows = 4′′ in cable pattern after gently wet-blocking.

Notions

Stitch marker

Cable needle (optional) Tapestry needle