Knitted Four Cable Hat

Stay warm and stylish with the Knitted Four Cable Hat, a classic and sophisticated winter accessory. This chunky hat features four intricate cables that twist and turn in a beautiful pattern, adding texture and visual interest to the design. The soft yarn and snug fit ensure that your head and ears stay warm and toasty, while the hat's timeless design makes it easy to pair with your favorite coat, scarf, and gloves. The perfect choice for anyone who loves traditional knitwear with a modern twist.

Gauge:
14 sts and 18 rows=4" in St st

Materials:
Size 11 (8 mm) straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Puffin by Crystal Palace Yarns
2 balls Color #0205 Pinto Pony
100% polyester fleece
50 grams/1.75 ounces
84 yards/77 meters 

Instructions
CO 74 sts.
Work in k1, p1 ribbing 4" as follows:
*k1, p1; rep from *
Rep this row.Work in Cable Pattern 6 more inches (end with RS completed):
Row 1 (WS): p11, (k2, p4, k2, p10) 3 times, k2, p4, k2, p1
Row 2: k1, (p2, k4, p2, k10) 4 times, k1
Row 3: Rep Row 1
Row 4: k1, (p2, sl2 to cable needle and hold in front, k2, k2 from cable needle, p2, k10, p2, sl2 to cable needle and hold in back, k2, k2 from cable needle, p2, k10) 2 times, k1Rep Rows 1-4.

Crown Decreases
Row 1: p1, *p4, p2tog, (p4, k2tog) twice; rep from *, end p1 - 62 sts
Row 2: k1, *k3, k2tog; rep from *, end k1 - 50 sts
Row 3: p1, *p2tog, p2; rep from *, end p1 - 38 sts
Row 4: k1, *k1, k2tog; rep from *, end k1 - 26 sts
Row 5: p1, *p2tog; rep from *, end p1 - 14 sts Row 6: k2tog across - 7 stsCut yarn leaving a long tail for seaming. Thread yarn through tapestry needle and slip through sts on needle. Pull tightly to close top of hat.

Finishing
Sew seam, reversing side that is seamed for brim when folded over in half. Weave in ends on WS.