A versatile, stylish cabled hat for both men and women. Instructions are for women's hat with men's hat in parenthesis.

Knitted Measurements
Circumference: 18"(20") unstretched

Materials
1 x Chelsea #9010 (or color of your choice)
US Size 7 knitting needles
1 cable needle

Gauge
Approx 18 st = 4" in Pattern Stitch

Note: This pattern uses yarn that has been discontinued. It may be substituted with yarn of similar gauge.

Pattern Stitch
R1 & all WSR: P1, *(K2, P6, K2, P1), rep * till end
R2, R4, R8 (RS): K1, *(P2, K6, P2, K1), rep * till end
R6: K1, *(P2, C6B, P2, K1), rep * till end

C6B
Slip next 3 st onto cable needle and hold in back of work; K3 from left needle, K3 from cable needle.

To knit hat:
Cast on 78 (89) stitches
Work in Pattern Stitch till piece measures 8"(9") from beginning.
Cut yarn, leaving a tail of about 18".

Weave through remaining stitches, removing stitches from knitting needle. Draw up tightly and sew up seam.

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