Winding Cables Hat

"Winding Cables Hat is a great project for those who would like to dip their toes in the world of Tunisian crochet cables. The repetitive pattern allows for sufficient practise of the technique creating a beautiful texture reminiscent of narrow countryside pathways. The Aran weight yarn recommended for this project offers sufficient warmth for this item to be worn throughout autumn and winter, while having great stitch definition and drape. The Hat makes a great addition to the Winding Cables Scarf. "

NotesThe Winding Cables Hat is worked flat, RS facing from right to left and assembled using the Locking Mattress Stitch along the short sides of the project.
Ribbing is made using smaller hook, while the main body of the hat is made using larger hook.
The stitch count refers to the number of lps on hook on FP.
There are 12 cable st patterns (6 back and 6 front worked over 6 sts each) running in parallel with sts being crossed in the same row every 4th row.
Work tks sts in rows where sts cross over slightly looser otherwise the cables will look flat and stretched.

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook, I/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeBlocked Gauge:
18 sts x 15 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over ribbing st pattern using 5 mm hook
18 sts x 13 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over cable st pattern using 5.5 mm hook

Finished SizeThe final hat measurements (blocked): 52.5 cm x 31 cm (when ribbing is not folded) (approx. 20.75 x 12.25 in)

Materials List

• The Women’s Institute Soft & Smooth (100% Acrylic, | Aran | 400 g (14.1 oz) = 660 m (722 yds)), Mustard (#70058) 1 skein (approx. yarn amount used is 170 g)
• Tunisian crochet hook size 5.5 mm (US size I/ 9) and 5 mm (US size H/ 8) with cable (at least 20 cm (8 in)) or size to obtain the gauge
• Cable needle or a crochet hook of similar size as above
• 9.5 cm Pompom (Schachenmayr in Grey)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors