This cosy hat is worked in luxuriously soft and warm Whitfell Chunky, 100% baby Alpaca. A striking cable runs from the brim to the crown, creating a bold feature that is easy to knit and perfect for knitters newer to cables. One size and two fit options, beanie and slouchy, make this easy knit the perfect chunky hat for a quick knit, or a last minute gift. Knit the beanie option and you will have enough yarn left from your single skein for an optional pompom.

Materials

Beanie sample shown in:
Eden Cottage Yarns, Whitfell Chunky (100% baby alpaca) (100m / 109yds)
Colourway: Sand; 1 x 100g skein
Slouchy sample shown in:
Eden Cottage Yarns, Pendle Chunky (100% superwash extrafine merino) (100m / 109yds)
Colourway: Silver Birch 1 x 100g skein (note that this size uses almost the full skein with very little left over)

Needles and Accessories

5.5mm / US 9 circular needle, 40cm (16in) length.
One set of 5.5mm / US 9 double pointed needles (or the size needed to obtain the correct gauge).

Size

Beanie (Slouchy)
Finished circumference: 46cm / 18in
To fit: 45cm – 66cm / 17.75 - 26in
Height from cast on edge to crown: 19 (28) cm / 7.5 (11) in

Gauge

14 sts and 19 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch in the round after blocking