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Hidden purls in the cables of Riven crack open at each cable cross, revealing a deep dimensionality and fluidity in this unique braid. The flanking rib sections transition into a waterfall-like rope cable at the start of the crown, echoing this motif.

The hat is worked circularly from the bottom up, first working a fold-up ribbed brim, then a repeating cable chart that seamlessly transitions into the crown. The cable pattern is provided in both written and charted form.

Skill Level
Appropriate for a knitter who is proficient in basic cable knitting and ready for a challenge

Techniques
Cable knitting, twisted stitches
Optional: reading charts, tubular cast-on (instructions provided), making a pom pom (instructions provided)

Yarn
200 yards/183 meters of worsted weight yarn
Sample was knit with 2 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, in color Iceberg

Gauge

• 19 stitches & 28 rows per 4” x 4”/10 cm x 10 cm with larger needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking
• Each 23-stitch, 8-row repeat of the cable pattern measures 3”/8 cm wide by 1.25”/3 cm long, unstretched, after blocking

Needles
Larger Size (for Body)
One 16”/40 cm circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 4.5 mm (US 7)

Smaller Size (for Ribbing)
One 16”/40 cm circular needle two sizes smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 3.75 mm (US 5)

Dimensions
17”/43 cm circumference and 10.75”/27 cm long, unfolded, after blocking
Note: Hat is sized to fit head sizes ranging from 19–23”/48–58 cm with 2–6” negative ease

Tools
Blunt tapestry needle, cable needle
Optional (for pom pom): soda can; small, sharp scissors (e.g. embroidery scissors)