A quick and fun knit, perfect for last-minute gifting or a relaxing weekend project after a hectic week.

This is a bulky version of my previously published worsted weight design.

The Winter Dreamer hat features a unique and striking ribbed cable pattern. Bulky/Chunky weight wool creates plump stitch definition and makes this a quick and satisfying knit.

The special cables create a 4X1 rib that expands once blocked, so it’s highly recommended that you use a natural fiber, instead of acrylic or a high percentage acrylic blend.

Yardage:
Approximately 110 yards of Bulky weight yarn

Sizing:
The pattern is written to fit an average adult: 20” to 22” circumference

Blocked Hat measurements:
8.5” wide at brim, 9” depth

Note: A stretchy cast on is critical for the ribbed brim. This is what makes the hat accommodating to a wider range of head sizes. Practice this technique with the video tutorial. I promise you, it’s fun and addictive!

Pattern includes a chart as well as written instructions. A link to video tutorials on the tubular cast-on and cable stitches is also provided.

This pattern includes an “open license” which allows the knitter to sell the finished item.

A huge thank-you to all of my wonderful testers on this hat! They are a testament to how quickly this hat works up. Check out their projects and leave a comment on their pages.

Testers: nwoodkfh elasater huntm sereknittyrules yuliko81 edithlanoue LucindaIglesias KnittyVickin DizzyTM chococat Reni-Knits BrianaT1386 AmandaGuthrie sneakyneedles adriennemg qtpieknitter eeryel BeckyU JChan8 aknitfullife WoolyhookerNL Emily1108 Clearbrook JuniperNeedle AmandaHopeYarn AvidKnits Snowsparkle jemappellemichele GraceKnitsYEG Cathrynryanj Sewidontunravel theirmama4sure soulanna gladeslibrarian OwlsNestCreations ThereandBackYarn jhickerson89 KnottedBliss LotteBlom lindseymac Principesse Boxerrescuemama ColorNinja karineweisshuhn knitgirlie