By popular demand you can also knit my super popular Oscar Bobble Hat in Chunky (US Bulky) yarns too!

This bobble hat has a simple cable repeat pattern which makes it the perfect project for a new knitter who is ready to explore cable knits!

This knitting pattern has instructions for the following sizes:
Newborn, Baby/Toddler, Child 2-8 years, Child 8-12 years, Teen/Adult

The hats shown here have been knitted with Valley Yarns Extrafine Superwash Bulky Merino Wool - Sold in 100gm balls. Available via LoveCrafts.com (UK) and Yarn.com (US).

You can also choose any Chunky (US Bulky) yarns that recommend 6mm (US10) needles.

Tension
Stocking stitch
10cms =14 sts
10cms =22 rows

Measurements
This cabled hat has a lot of stretch due to the ribbed knit throughout the hat.

Age / Circumference flat-stretched / Height
Newborn / 22-30cm / 14cm
Baby/Toddler / 28-40cm / 17cm
Child / 2-8 yrs / 32-48cm / 19cm
Child / 8-12 yrs / 38-54cm / 22cm
Teen/ Adult / 42-60cm / 23cm

You will need:
47 (78, 95, 140, 180) gm Valley Yarns Extrafine Superwash Bulky Merino Wool

NOTE: When choosing alternative chunky (US Bulky)
Choose Chunky/Bulky yarns that recommend 6mm (US 10) needles and work to the same stocking stitch tension as listed above
NOTE: Refer to the yardage/meterage below when using alternative yarns
52 (86, 104, 154, 197) Yards
47 (78, 95, 140, 180) Meters

1 pair of 5mm (US8) single pointed needles / or DPNs or fixed circulars
1 pair of 6mm (US10) single pointed needles / or DPNs or fixed circulars
Cable needle 6mm (US10)
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Separate detailed instructions are included to knit this hat either:
FLAT on a pair of SINGLE POINTED needles / or IN THE ROUND on DPNs or FIXED CIRCULARS

Separate row-by-row instructions for each size make this pattern super easy to follow! You can also dip into my free knit technique videos for additional help! (YouTube Linda Whaley Knit Studio)

If you are printing this pattern, just print out the size you are knitting along with the ‘All Sizes pages to save on paper and ink. All pages are clearly numbered and indexed.