Cables and Lace Hat Knitting Pattern PDF File

The Cables and Lace Hat combines classic cables with mock cables and a lace panel to create a beautifully textured hat that’s perfect for spring and fall. A slouchy fit gives the hat a relaxed look.

This hat is knit in the round from the brim to the top of the hat. Strategic decreases keep the cable and lace design intact all the way to the top!

VIDEO TUTORIAL:  The Cables and Lace Hat pattern includes a step-by-step video tutorial that walks you through the entire knitting process.

Watch the tutorial video here to get a sense of the knitting process.

The video tutorial includes a detailed demonstration of the:

• charted instructions
• twisted mock cables
• regular cables
• lace panel
• blocking the hat for a perfect fit
• and more! 

SIZING: One Size

This hat is designed for a head with a circumference of 21-22” / 53-56cm 

Blocked and un-stretched:

Height: 9.9” / 25cm

Circumference: 22.5” / 56.5 cm

To adapt the hat for a larger or smaller head, use a thicker or thinner yarn weights. More details are included in the pattern. 

MATERIALS:

• 73g (200 yds/183 m) Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport in color Pale Lavender (50g  = 136.5 yds / 125 m)

• one 40 cm / 16” 3.25mm [US 3] circular needle 

• one 40 cm / 16” 4mm [US 6] circular needle

• one set of 4mm [US 6] double-pointed needles

• 5 stitch markers, including one distinct one for the beginning of round

• tapestry needle

• plastic bag (for blocking)

• towels or t-shirts (for blocking) 

• large bowl (for blocking) 

Gauge: 23 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch using larger needles

DIFFICULTY: 4/5

This is an advanced project. You’ll need to be familiar with the following techniques to knit this hat successfully:

• cast on
• knit
• purl
• knit in the round
• knit with DPNs 
• K2tog
• SSK
• read a knitting chart 

PRINTABLE PDF PATTERN: This is a printable PDF knitting pattern for the Cables and Lace Hat. It is a digital file and not the hat itself. 

DELIVERY: This is a PDF pattern file with access to the tutorial video. Upon purchase, the pattern will be delivered to your email.