Simonside

This delightful, chunky ribbed hat features a unique cable design on one side, evoking the elegant wings of Mercury. It's the perfect introduction for beginner cable knitters, offering just the right amount of cable work to enhance your skills while crafting a cozy accessory. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a gift, this hat will keep you warm and stylish during the colder months.

• **Skill Level**: Intermediate difficulty – This pattern includes techniques such as knit, purl, simple cabling, and working in the round.
• **Finished Size**: The finished circumference of the hat measures 16 (17¾, 19½, 21¼, 22¼) inches / 40.5 (45, 49.5, 54, 56.5) cm. The example shown is in size 19½ inches.
• **Head Size Compatibility**: This hat is designed to fit head circumferences of 18 (20, 21.5, 23, 24) inches / 45.5 (51, 54.5, 58.5, 61) cm, making it a great accessory for various sizes.
• **Yarn Requirements**: You will need 2 balls of Jil Eaton MinnowMerino, a luxurious 100% superwash merino yarn with 77 yards / 70 meters per 50g skein in color #01161.
• **Needles and Notions**: Use US #8 (5mm) circular needles or a set of double-pointed needles (dpns). Be sure to adjust your needle size as necessary to achieve the correct gauge. Additional tools include a stitch marker and a yarn needle for finishing touches.
• **Gauge**: The gauge for this pattern is 18 stitches and 25 rounds equals 4 inches / 10 cm in a 2×2 rib pattern, measured slightly stretched, so make sure to check your gauge to ensure the best fit.

This pattern not only offers a fun knitting challenge but also results in a beautifully crafted accessory that you’ll be proud to show off. Perfect for knitters looking to enhance their cable knitting skills and create a warm, fashionable hat, this project is both rewarding and enjoyable. Download this free knitting pattern today and get started on your new favorite hat!