Keystone Cable Knit Hat Pattern - PDF
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
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Note that this pattern is designed for those with basic knitting and crochet skills, including the ability to read and understand patterns. Although the instructions aim to be clear, a fundamental knowledge of knitting and crochet stitches and terminology is necessary.
We do not support modifications outside of those specified in the pattern. Any alterations you wish to make will need to be undertaken independently.
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Craft:Knitting
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Gauge:
28 sts and 26 rows = 4 x 4” 10 x 10 cm in Cable Panels pattern laid flat and unblocked.
Helpful Resources:
Chart, Video TutorialsMood: Social Butterfly
Needle Size: 5.0 mm
Project Categories: Accessories
Project Subcategories: Hats & Headwear
Technique: Bottom Up, One-Piece, Ribbed, Seamless, Worked In The Round, Cables
Time Required: A few days, A few hours
Yarn Suggestions:
Universal, Deluxe Worsted (100% wool, 220 yds / 208 m, 3½ oz / 100 g, CYCA #4 worsted) 1 (1, 1, 2) #12174 GinsengYarn
Yarn Weight: Worsted