Snow Fern Hat (Knit Pattern)

Note: This is a listing for the printable PDF file only, not for a printed copy or the finished garment.

Design
Snow Fern works up quickly with heavy-worsted or bulky weight yarn. Worked in the round with cables that slowly taper outwards and inwards, creating fern-like shapes. A longtail tubular cast-on is utilized, allowing this hat to fit a wide range of head sizes. Written in one size but the 20-st repeat can be added or omitted for larger or smaller sizes.
This pattern is charted and also includes written instructions.

Yarn
Approx. 130 yards of heavy-worsted/bulky weight yarn
(Pictured in Knit Picks Swish Bulky in “Nutmeg Heather”)
Note: The yardage listed above does NOT include a gauge swatch.

Needles
Size US #8 (5 mm) 16”/40 cm Circular Needle for ribbed brim
Size US #10 (6 mm) 16”/40 cm Circular Needle & Double pointed needles, for hat body and decreases

Notions
1 stitch marker for BOR
3 additional stitch markers for marking pattern repeats
Tapestry Needle
Blocking materials

Gauge
Cable pattern (blocked):
Worked in the Rnd on size US 10 (6 mm) needles.
18 sts & 18 rnds = 4”/10 mm

1×1 Ribbing (blocked):
Worked in the Rnd on size US 8 (5 mm) needles.
20 sts & 20 rnds = 4”/10 mm

Finished Measurements (blocked and lying flat)
Width: Brim: 8”/20 cm, Hat: 9”/23 cm deep
Depth: 9.5”/24 cm wide