Yarn: Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland Aran (100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool, 180yds/165m per 3.5oz/100g skein). Shown in Dale and Cedar.
If substituting, choose another heavy worsted or aran weight yarn in a solid, a tweed or semisolid colorway. Think subtle so the cables stand out. It is important to choose a yarn with some memory so your hat will fit well.
Gauge (based on final, blocked fabric):
24sts/30rounds per 4"/10cm in cable pattern on larger needle
24sts/28rounds per 4”/10cm in rib on smaller needle
Needles: US#6/4mm, US#7/4.5mm
Sizes:
18.25(20,22)”/46.25(50.75,56)cm circumference (this hat stretches when worn).
8.25(8.75,8.75)”/21(22.25,22.25)cm deep from cast-on edge to top of crown.
Yardage:
150(175,200)yds
137(160,183)m