Romney Hat

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

by Leila Raven

Cabled hats are always fun to knit. Extra warm fabric created by undulating stitches with a folded brim, all in a good wool—classics that will forever stand the test of time.

Finished Measurements

18” / 45.5 cm brim circumference and 8 ½” / 21.5 cm height

Yarn

Stone Wool Romney + Merino
(40% Upstate NY Romney / 60% American Merino wool; approx. 250yd 182m/100g)
Quartz 02, 1 skein

Needles

US 6 4.0 mm for rib trim: 16” / 40.5 cm circ
US 7 4.5 mm for main hat: 16” / 40.5 cm circ and DPNs, or longer circ if you use the Magic Loop method or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

Stitch Markers
Cable Needle (optional)
Tapestry Needle

Gauge

24.5 sts and 36 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Cable Chart, after blocking