I admit I’m a cold weather wimp. After a couple weeks of winter, I want flowers—and my ears to be warm. This hat provides both! A fun tulip cable cuff is turned over the main body of the hat creating a double layer over the ears. The slouchy cap is comfortable and flattering. Both the tulip cuff and the body of the hat are knit so that the right side faces you. Minimal purling required!

Windy Knitty 2015 Design Contest Winner

Size
One size–Sized to fit 22–24” (56–61 cm) head

Finished Measurements
Circumference of brim: 20” (51 cm)
Height with brim turned: 11” (28 cm)

Materials
Yarn: 318 yd (291 m) of sport weight
The Fibre Company Road to China Light; 65% Baby Alpaca, 10% Cashmere, 10% Camel, 15% Silk; 159 yd per 50 g skein; color: Peridot; 2 skeins
Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular and a set of double pointed needles or second circular needle for working crown decreases – Or size to obtain correct gauge
Notions: Cable needle, stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rnds = 4″ (10 cm) in stockinette stitch worked in the round

Written instructions are provided for the hat; both written instructions and charts are included for cable patterns.

Required Skills
Cables
Casting on
Decreasing
Knitting
Purling
Working in the round