The Avalanche Hat is extra squishy and stretchy thanks to the bouncy Merino yarn. Worked in the round from the bottom up, this hat features simple cables for quick and fun knitting.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 4

Finished Size 15¼ (16¾, 19¼, 20½, 21½, 22¾)“ circumference and 6¼ (6½, 7¼, 8½, 8¾, 9¾)” tall. Hats shown measure 19¼“ (blue) and 21½” (white).

Yarn Knit Picks Swish Worsted (100% superwash Merino wool; 110 yd 100 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #24662 White or #26067 Wonderland Heather, 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s).

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); 2 cable needles (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4” in charted patt.

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NOTES

• This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

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