The Hibernal Hat

Skill Level: Easy

Style: Knit from the cuff, with decreases at the crown

BASED ON ONE OF MY MOST POPULAR SOCK PATTERNS, the Hibernal Hat is a timeless design featuring a beautiful mock cable stitch hugged by stretchy, cozy ribbing. 

The pattern includes instructions for two different brims - both folded and single! And no cable needle required! This hat features a sweet mock cable that is easy to knit, and quick to memorize!

Note: This listing is for the digital PDF knitting pattern, not the physical hats!

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SIZES

*The measurement refers to the circumference of the head, not the finished hat!

M (21 – 22” / 53 – 56 cm) L (23.5” / 60 cm)

GAUGE

Sample A: 32 sts and 36 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Hibernal Stitch Pattern, blocked.

Sample B: 30 sts and 36 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Hibernal Stitch Pattern, blocked.

Sample C: 30 sts and 36 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Hibernal Stitch Pattern, blocked.

Sample D: 28 sts and 36 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Hibernal Stitch pattern, blocked.

Sample E:  28 sts and 36 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Hibernal Stitch Pattern, blocked.

Sample F:  30 sts and 36 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Hibernal Stitch Pattern, blocked.

MATERIALS

Yarn

Sample A: Brooklyn Tweed Tones Light [100% American Columbia Wool; 225 yards (206 meters) / 50 g (1.7 oz.)] in “Acer Overtone:” (198) 226 yards / (181) 207 meters

Sample B: Hedgehog Fibres Tweedy [50% Falkland Merino Wool, 37.5% Recycled wood, 12.5% thread waste; 251 yards  (230 meters) / 100 g (3.5 oz)] in “Bliss:” (121) 144 yards / (111) 132 meters

Sample C: Hedgehog Fibres Tweedy [50% Falkland Merino Wool, 37.5% Recycled wood, 12.5% thread waste; 251 yards  (230 meters) / 100 g (3.5 oz)] in “Moonlight:”  (121) 144 yards / (111) 132 meters

Sample D: Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK [100% Superwash Merino Wool; 218 yards (199 meters) / 100g (3.5 oz) in “Pollen:” (157) 179 yards / (144) 164 meters

Sample E: Bare Yarns Deluxe Sock [85% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 15% nylon; 437 yards (400 m) / 100g (3.5 oz)] in my own hand-dyed color held double: (319) 342 yards / (292) 313 meters

Sample F: Twisted Ambitions Sweet Sock [75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 463 yards (423 meters) / 100 g (3.5 oz) in “Limetreuse:” (139) 157 yards / (127) 144 meters held double with Little Lionhead Knits Silk Mohair [70% Ultrafine Kid Mohair, 30% silk; 459 yards (420 meters) 50g (1.7 oz) in “Salty Sea Air:” (119) 139 yards / (109) 127 meters

Needles

US size 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circular + US size 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed needles OR

US size 3 40” circular (for magic loop)

Notions

Tapestry needle, stitch markers, snips, measuring tape