Gowanus by co-founder Meghan Babin an “allover” cabled beanie, featuring a striking and unexpected interlocking cable motif that mimics the scaffolding and fences ubiquitous around all NYC boroughs. This cozy, warm unisex beanie sports Meghan’s signature folder double-brim and optional tubular cast on for a polished finish.

Finished Sizes
One Size; 14” / 40 cm finished circumference (unstretched); 9” / 23 cm finished height, brim folded; 11.25” / 28.5 cm finished height, brim unfolded.

Yarn
Hudson + West Co. Forge (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 235 yds 214 m; 3.5 oz. 100g): red feather (burnt orange), 1 skein.

Needles
Size A (for hat body): US 7 / 4.5 mm: 16” / 40 cm circ needle and 1 set of DPNs, or your preferred needle for small-circumference circular knitting.
Size B (for ribbing): US 5 / 3.75 mm: 16” / 40 cm circ needle, or your preferred needle for small-circumference circular knitting.
Size C (for optional, for tubular cast on): US 4 / 3.5 mm: 16” / 40 cm circ needle, or your preferred needle for small-circumference circular knitting.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch markers (m); waste yarn.

Gauge
3.75” / 9.5 cm = 1 Chart rep on Size A needle, after blocking.
28 sts and 31 rnds = 4” in 1x1 Ribbing on Size B, after blocking.

Skills Required
Cabling with (or without) a cable needle; decreasing; increasing; circular knitting; (optional) tubular cast on.