Multitudes is a classic cabled hat that plays with scale by combining both very large and very small cables on a reverse stockinette background. Nupps, twisted ribbing and crown decreases that are worked into the cable pattern provide this pattern’s special details - and the pom pom the icing on the proverbial cake!

Sizes

1 (2, 3)
Finished hat circumference: 45 (54, 63) cm / 18 (21.5, 25.25)” - recommended to be worn with 2-10 cm / 0.75-4” of negative ease, depending on whether you prefer a close-fitting or a slouchy hat.

Yarn

Wing & A Prayer Farm Hayden & Olivia (50% Merino, 50% Alpaca; 135 metres / 148 yards per 100 g)

135 (135, 135) metres / 148 (148, 148) yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Light Weld. Lena wears a size 1 with 3 cm / 1.25” of negative ease.

Needles

4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle with a cable length of at least 40 cm /16” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” or DPNs for crown decreases (or needle size to obtain gauge)
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle with a cable length of at least 40 cm / 16” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

Gauge

21 sts x 22 rows = 9 x 10 cm / 3.5 x 4” (in the round, on larger needle, one cable repeat, after blocking)

25 sts x 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, on smaller needle, in 1x1 Half-Twisted Rib, after blocking)

Notions

• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins)
• 2 cable needles (optional, if you prefer to work your
cables with a cable needle)
• Crochet hook (similar size to needle size used for cable
pattern)
• Darning needle
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

Contributors

• Photography, Hair & Make-up: Melinda Dela Costa
• Model: Lena Zinser
• Tech Editing: Marina Skua & Jessica Schwab
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

Multitudes is one of the 10 modern, minimalist patterns featured in Issue 4 of Making Stories Magazine.

Issue 4 is available through our webshop in print and digital as well as in a subscription, through our Ravelry store as a digital version and our stockists.

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