Turkey Trot 2025 Free Pattern

Part of The Homestead Cables Collection, the Keystone Cabled Hat is a cozy, texture-rich design that anchors your fall and winter wardrobe.

Featuring bold intertwining cables inspired by traditional architecture, this unisex beanie brings timeless charm and warmth to any outfit.

Whether you’re joining the Turkey Trot 2025 Make-Along or knitting it on your own, this project is approachable, satisfying, and irresistibly squishy.

Pattern Features

Skill Level: Intermediate (helpful video support included!)

Construction: Worked in the round from brim to crown

Techniques: Cables, ribbing, and simple decreases

Sizes: To Fit Sizes
Baby - Toddler (Child, Teen - Adult S, Adult M - Adult L)

To fit head circumference ranges:
12 - 14¼ (14¼ - 16½, 16½ - 19½ , 19½ - 22½ )”
30.5 - 36 (36 - 42, 42 - 49.5, 49.5 - 57) cm

Finished Measurements

Note: Hat fabric is extremely stretchy. The Cable Panels pattern behaves like a rib and so the measurements are flexible. The circumference of the Hat can grow up to 25-30% when worn, so be sure to choose a size that is smaller than your real head circumference when laid flat.

Circumference when laid flat: 11½ (13¾, 16, 18¼)” 37 (44.5, 51.5, 59) cm
Circumference when fully stretched: 14½ (17½, 20¼, 23¼)” 29 (35, 40.5, 46.5) cm
Height: 6¼ (7¾ , 8½, 10)” 16 (19.5, 21.5, 25.5) cm

Gauge
28 sts and 26 rows = 4 x 4” 10 x 10 cm in Cable Panels pattern laid flat and unblocked.

Yarn: Worsted weight

Needles: U.S. 8 5 mm 16” 40.5 cm circular needle for brim; U.S. 9 5.5 mm 16” 40.5 cm circular needle or size needed for gauge, set of 5 double-pointed needles in same size.

What’s Included

•Fully written instructions

•Charted cable pattern

•Finishing and blocking tips

•Optional faux fur pom-pom guide

•Links to supporting tutorials