Xanthous by Triona Murphy

Xanthous

Knitting
December 2023
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Zigzag Cable pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
110 - 120 yards (101 - 110 m)
One size, to fit most adults
English
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Xanthous (adj.) - Marked by yellow coloration.

This gift-worthy hat knits up quickly in Aran or chunky (light bulky) yarn. Fun cables and lines of twisted stitches that zigzag all the way to the top keep the knitting interesting, and the stretchiness of the stitch pattern means it’ll fit a wide range of head sizes.

SIZE
One size, to fit most adults

Finished circumference: 19.25” [49 cm]
Height: 8.25” [21 cm] tall

MATERIALS NEEDED
Yarn:
Malabrigo Yarn Mecha (100% merino wool; 130yds/119m per 100g skein); color Frank Ochre; 1 skein

If substituting, you will need approximately 120yds/110m of Aran or chunky (light bulky) weight yarn.

Recommended needles (check gauge and change size if needed):
US #8 [5.0 mm] circular needle, 16” long
US #9 [5.5 mm] circular needle, 16” long
US #9 [5.5 mm] set of double-pointed needles (or preferred type of needles for knitting small circumferences in the round)

Notions:
Removable stitch marker
Cable needle
Yarn needle

GAUGE
20 sts/24 rnds = 4”/10 cm in Zigzag Cable pattern on larger needles