Winfly Hat

Discover an exquisite hat pattern featured in the beloved book of patterns titled Antarctica Knitters. This unique hat is beautifully crafted by working flat for the intricate cable design, followed by picking up stitches for both the top and the brim, resulting in a cozy and stylish accessory perfect for cold weather. Whether you're a knitting novice or an experienced crafter, this pattern offers a rewarding challenge.

Yarn: For this project, a worsted weight yarn is suggested. The sample hat utilizes Plymouth Select Worsted Merino Superwash, which requires just 1 skein (100 gr/218 yds) to complete your masterpiece.

Gauge: Achieve a precise gauge of 22 stitches equal to 4 inches in stockinette stitch to ensure your hat fits snugly and comfortably.

Needles: To knit this stunning hat, you will need a 16" circular needle and a set of double-pointed needles in sizes US 4 to 6, depending on your individual gauge preferences.

Notes: Master the cable techniques with these special instructions: CBL8-b: Slide the next 4 stitches to a cable needle and hold to the back, then knit 4, and finally knit the 4 stitches from the cable needle. For CBL8-f: Slide the next 4 stitches to a cable needle and hold to the front, knit 4, and then knit the 4 stitches from the cable needle. The CBL4/2-f technique includes sliding the next 4 stitches to a cable needle held to the front, followed by knitting 2, and then knitting 4 stitches from the cable needle.

Start your knitting journey today and create a fashionable, warm hat that showcases a beautiful cable design. This pattern not only enhances your knitting skills but also provides a wonderful handmade accessory to keep you warm or to gift to a loved one. Explore more patterns like this one in our collection of free and paid knitting patterns, and elevate your knitting repertoire!