This pattern is a part of NAUTICAL Accessories Collection.

Slouchy and cabled, the Buoy Hat is ready for a day at the seashore. The tubular ribbed brim flows seamlessly into a rhythmic, all-over cable pattern, which will keep you on your toes as the cables twist and weave.

Finished Measurements
18”/46 cm brim circumference.
8”/20.5 cm height from base of ribbing to top center of crown.
Measurements are taken after blocking.
Fits average adult head sizes 20-21”/51-53 cm.

Yarn
Approximately 175 yds/160 m of DK weight yarn.
2 skeins of Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash (100%
Superwash Merino Wool, 130 yds/119 m in 50 g); #1117 Light
Grey.

Needles
Size US 4/3.5 mm and size US 2/2.75 mm: 16”/40 cm circular.
Optional second US 2/2.75 mm 16”/40 cm circular needle for
Provisional Cast On.
1 set of double-pointed needles, size US 4/3.5 mm.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle, crochet hook
C/2.75 mm for Provisional Cast On.

Gauge
28 stitches and 30 rounds = 4”/10 cm on size US 4/3.5 mm
needles in Body Chart after blocking.

Construction Notes
• This hat is worked from brim to crown in the round.
• All rounds on the chart are read from right to left.
• Knitters may consider placing markers between the chart
repetitions.

Skill Level
Intermediate