One-ball, big needles, and a few evenings can produce this great knit hat! It's knit in Classic Elite Montera, a long-standing favorite yarn of mine. Choose or find one stashed hank in a vibrant shade to liven up your cold weather wardrobe.

The hat is knit entirely in the round from the bottom up starting with a bold ribbed fold over cuff. The rest of the hat is knit in a simple textured stitch pattern that resembles a cable, but is made with simple decreases and lifted increases. The top of the crown is shaped for a nice fit. This is a great gift knit for both the males and females on your list!

Finished Knit Measurements: Approx 21" [53.5 cm] around bottom opening, slightly stretched; 8 ½" [21.5 cm] height with cuff folded up.

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Yarn Used: Classic Elite Montera (50% Llama, 50% Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g [127 yds/116 m] per hank): 1 hank in Bolsita Orange #3885.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: Approx 11 sts = 3" [7.5 cm] and 23 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in Mock Cable stitch patt.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A worsted weight yarn with a gauge of 3.5 to 4 stitches = 1" on US size 9 [5.5 mm] needles.

Total Yardage Required: 120 yds [110 m].

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Knitting Needles Used: Size 11 [8 mm]: 1 set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles (DPNs) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE; Optional (you can just use DPNs throughout, if you prefer): Size 11 [8 mm]: 16" circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

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