How to Make a Wool Week Cable Hat
Get involved with Wool Week and make this amazing cable hat by Sandeep. It uses the amazing new yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners which is made and produced in the UK.
You will need
How to make
Abbreviations
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
sl = slip
sts = stitches
C6F – Move 3 sts on a cable needle to the front of the work, knit the next 3 sts on the needle then knit the 3 sts on the holder
ss = stocking st
With 7mm needles cast on 74 stitches.
Row 1: *K1, p1* repeat to end
Row 2: *K1, p1* repeat to end
Continue until 10 rows have been worked in total.
Row 11- 14: Work in SS
Row 15: *Knit 6, C6F* repeat 6 times, Knit 2
Row 16: Purl
Row 17 – 28: Repeat Rows 11-16 twice
Row 29: *k1 k2tog k2tog k1, C6F* repeat 6 times, k2 (62sts)
Row 30-34: Work in SS
Row 35: *k1 k2tog k1, C6F* repeat 6 times, k2 (56sts)
Row 36: Purl
Row 37: *K3tog, k6* repeat 6 times, k2 (44sts)
Row 38-40: Work in SS
Row 41: [k1, C6F] repeat 6 times, k2
Row 42- 46: Work in SS
Row 47: K2tog until end (22sts)
Row 48: Using a needle thread the remaining sts off the needle and pull tight. Make sure the sts gather up and they are close together. Secure in place and knot the yarn.