Easy Cable Knit Hat for First Time Cable Knitters

[@QuinoaChia]

I always thought cable knitting is difficult but you changed my mind by this very easy tutorial. Thank you. ❤

[@sethawarren]

Thank you! Just got started on this today. Making one for my wife since she showed me how to knit. Pretty addicting!

[@veniestagourdine3881]

That is so sweet . I taught my brother how to crochet.

[@ayeshasethmakeupstudio]

How many stitches would one need for the women’s size ??

[@sethawarren]

@@ayeshasethmakeupstudio I'm sorry I can check tomorrow if you still need help I just saw this reply.

[@mrsess5932]

awwwww

[@robinnystrom5201]

I’ve knit hundreds of hats (literally) since I took up knitting 3 years ago but always held off on cables because somehow the instructions did not “compute” but I made a resolution to myself to get over this idea and looked for a how-to video to walk me through it. Yours is the one that made me want to get started and I’m very pleased with the results! Thanks!

[@whitneycorrigan3018]

I have loved learning to knit from your videos. They have been so helpful! I had some issues with sizing on the first run with this cable hat however. As a new knitter, I consulted with some more experienced folks and altered the pattern. For my head (21”) I cast on 104 stitches. I also reduced the ribbing on the hat band to 12 rounds total because I did not want it folded up, rather, laying flat like the model in the pattern. I did the hat side repeat for the women’s pattern. Although I think I could’ve done one less and it would’ve fit well too. Just wanted to give my feedback to this video in case anyone else is struggling like I was with sizing

[@Isabellaa-ms5dk]

i just finished this and i cant believe how beautiful the finished hat is. this is my second knitting project ever (the first was a plain K2 P2 hat) and i cant believe how much progress iv already made! the video is excellent and at no points was i lost or confused by the instructions. will defo be using more of your tutorials thank you x

[@momof6live]

The hat is lovely, and your tutorial is amazing. Great lighting and editing, your voice is pleasant, and your instructions are clear. I would like to add that what you are calling a slip slip knit is just a knit 2 together through the back loops. I only mention it because the inconsistency in terminology could cause new knitters to get the next pattern containing ssk wrong. A true ssk is slipped knitwise, giving a much different result. Again, not to take away from the excellent content you have created. You wouldn't have to redo the whole video if you just added a correction comment to the video description. Just a suggestion. Thanks again for the gift of this tutorial.

[@geaninastoica9834]

Thank you for explaining the knit through the back loop, I couldn't figure out why there was a need for slipping those stitches when that was all that was being done. You rock

[@ffkb89]

It depends on the method of knitting. She probably uses different than you do. They are called differently in different methods.

[@russellpaschall3586]

Just purchased the pattern. Going to make a couple for my granddaughters. THANK YOU!!

[@musicful7036]

I've watched many videos but your video is so easy to understand and well taught. Thank you

[@juanitat307]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. So easy to follow. I knitted a long with you and have done my very first cable knit hat. I'm so proud of myself! So much easier than I thought it would be. Thanks to your written instructions on your blog I can now read cable knit patterns!😊 I'm so excited to start another one!

[@kathysepanski5639]

Thank You SOOOOO Much made trying Cables to understandable. Starting knitting seriously 8 months ago when I had my knee replaced. I can't wait to see more of your videos. Thanks again.

[@zoridahall4732]

Excellent tutorial, thank you ,Excellent instructor ,very soft spoken, nice voice, no rush, I'm a senior, ,and I truly love it when no rushing is taking place lol,thank you again,,ZZZ

[@veniestagourdine3881]

Very detailed tutorial .. I think I am able to face my fear of cables . Thank you , you made it seem so easy . I have been avoiding cables for years because of they intimidated me.

[@marianrkeenan4708]

thank you. Great job. I read the comments and some I don't agree with. Your tutorial was very helpful. I have watched a lot of your tutorial while recovering from surgery and they were informative and brought me enjoyment and peace. Just downloaded the pattern. I also watched this video numerous times and took notes because it is a lot of information and additional viewings answered my questions. Best of luck!

[@charlene5423]

This is an awesome pattern! I’ve made 3 hats for my family using it. Thank you!

[@vitoriacristina755]

Hi!! Just finished the hat, it’s perfect and I added a pompom at the end. I thought cables were hard to do but it’s very very simple, and your tutorial made it easier! Thank you so much ❤️

[@lucus1386]

Oh my gosh! I always thought cable knitting looked so hard but so easy with this pattern. Thank you

[@robinps52]

Very well done video! I’ve done cables in the past but never in a hat, so I can’t wait to get started.

[@mariavero8076]

I’m 13 rows into the brim. It seems very big but I’m carrying on and trusting the pattern. Fingers crossed. 🤞 Thankyou for your clear tutorial you made it look easy. I’ve never cabled so I really hope I pull this off. 😊

[@blueberries408]

how did it turn out?

[@KS-bg3sp]

I too CO 152 stitches per her pattern for a man’s hat but it was way too big. I was using # 4 yarn so not sure why the numbers are off.

[@Isabellaa-ms5dk]

@@KS-bg3sp same thing happened to me. considering using a thinner yarn for the next one

[@bonniestull1982]

I’m doing the hat now. I decided to knit something in between knitting socks. My brim seems a bit big but I’m trusting the pattern. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@karenfinney4193]

Thank you for the hat pattern. You made the cable pattern easy to follow!

[@sharlenen3125]

First time knitting any pattern, this was so easy to follow and clear. I'm so happy . Thank you so much for the great tutorial

[@annifloro8470]

I found that I needed a circular needle one size (or even two sizes) smaller for the ribbing than for the cable body of the hat. In order to have a hat that doesn’t slid off, the ribbing needs to be a bit snugger than the body. The act of cabling causes the body of the hat to snug/tighten up therefore requiring a larger needle size than the rib section.

[@nataszaptak1179]

That's what I've been wondering about, I've never made a hat like that before and I'm making this one as a gift. I've been looking at different patterns and they all say to switch needles, I was wondering why this one doesn't. Do you think I should restart the project?

[@annifloro8470]

I had to undo my first attempt and remake it with a smaller needle size for the ribbing. I really wish I’d gone down two sizes but it was ok.

[@BeUrself01]

From India, ur explanations is excellent

[@IamKris411]

This hat is beautiful, and the second one of yours I've made! I have been knitting for about a month... looking forward to trying more from your Playlist. I love your clear instructions & calm voice. Thank you so much for sharing (:

[@binnieo1]

Absolutely brilliant…you are so good at teaching! Thank you.

[@raissaespina5828]

I just knitted my first cable hat for the first time because of this! Thank you so much!

[@HereForCrochet98]

I'm so happy for you!! Wahhoo 😁

[@YangzomDorji]

I am glad there are some skilful people who loved to share their i Skills with others, thank you so much I have knitted this one and it looks amazing and cute. So easy to follow your tutorial.

[@guitartrumpetflute]

Was the sizing correct? A lot of us (going by the comment section) have had problems with sizing e.g. following the pattern for a child and ending up with an adult hat size

[@YangzomDorji]

@@guitartrumpetflute mine is just perfect! Thank you

[@manjulainjeti6175]

Excellent tutorial. Was scared to try out cables....learnt them now. Thank you.

[@gettingthroughlife3860]

Just started making this today it’s really fun! I got the “Feels like butta” yarn because the Amore has been discontinued. Thank you for the pattern x

[@doggman824]

I am so happy I found your channel I do want to learn how to knit these caps for me and my friends and family.

[@susanlucero3530]

I am so happy and glad I found your channel. Your tutorial was so clear and you've made it so easy for us to follow and brave enough to try cables. Kudos and thank you so much!!!

[@bhookedcrochet]

Thank you so much, Susan! Glad it was helpful and super happy to have you subsribe!

[@martakavrukova2801]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I tried it and it turned out beautiful!

[@bonniebunting6415]

Just finished making this hat. It came out beautiful but was a bit of a challenge. I don't have two sets of 7 needles so had to go up a size. Just knitted a bit tighter so it didn't look bigger. I also did not have any DK so used a soft 4 ply. All and all I am very pleased and your a great tutorialist. Is that a word? LOL Thank you very much.

[@lydiabosley9152]

I just finished your first basic knit cap (2k, 2p all the way through, using the magic loop at the end) and am so pleased with how it came out, thanks for your clear and patient instructions! Now I want to try this cable one next - you make it look easy! - and saw another video using the seed stitch, I think, for the main part of the cap, that will be after the cable one. Thanks so much for making this easy!

[@energypassage]

You are a great teacher helping simplify for this beginner! Thanks so much

[@nadinehorton2238]

Thank you so very much for this video, I was able to make my very first cable hat because of you ❤️

[@lakshmiranasinghe9260]

Thank you so much for the clear instructions. I am new to knitting and really wanted to to this hat. Having difficulty but finally the hat came so pretty

[@GracefullyUnraveled]

First time doing cables, first round of cable I had anxiety about it, subsequent rounds are much easier. Thank you for the easy pattern!!!

[@eugeniaread2724]

I knit the man's size hat which is very large.. I knit it without help from your tutorial because it was such an easy pattern to follow though. Thank you!

[@ericaarul1875]

So clear and easy to follow! Can’t wait to get started

[@SP-zz6dn]

Thank you for the pattern - made this beautiful piece for my daughter

[@betty3669]

Thank you for the instruction, you are a wonderful teacher!

[@Shaki611]

I've just subscribed. Beautiful hat and project to make in a few hours. I like the decreasing while crossing cable because it doesn't show so much. Note that ssk is slipping knitwise so you turn the stitch and then knit back loop. Even though it looks good like you did. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@sherrykeever8097]

I love knitting hats but i basically only know how to knit one pattern. Ive always wanted to make a cabled hat and you make it sound so simple. I look forward to trying this pattern.

[@Monique-TheYarnCurator]

❤ my hat came out sooooooooooo beautiful ❤ Thank you for teaching us Please can you do more cable knitting 🙏 ❤ You are an amazing teacher ❤ Thank you ❤

[@ValerieYanHeng]

Just finished and love it! I did the teen size and it's still a little big for me.

[@marcellaconsonni4112]

Complimenti !! Fantastico ! E spiegato molto bene ! Grazie

[@juliewessman6312]

Thanks for the tutorial and pattern- it was a really encouraging way to try cable knitting for the first time!

[@raissaespina5828]

knitted a second beanie for my husband! Thank you!

[@LoAn981blackhawk]

I usually shy away from circular knitting but am giving this pattern a try because your instructions are very easy to follow 👍🌹 Update: I finish one in size toddler. Not sure where I went wrong but the hat is large enough for an adult and the band is loose. Will try again.

[@oranjjetofu4054]

Not sure if you fixed it but firstly, make sure you’re using the recommended yarn and needle size in the pattern! Secondly, sheep and stitch has a good video on gauge that I found really helpful!

[@annalau1288]

You teach very clear, i'll try to make one. Thanks for the tutorial

[@karensuddaby401]

This looks lovely! I eally must try it! Thank you so much for such a clear tutorial.

[@chelseakelley2962]

Just finished the pattern in “toddler” size (120 cast on) it is large enough to fit my father’s head. Might try again in the smaller size to see if it fits me… since I was hoping to knit myself a hat… not my dad

[@sanijasvipsta5535]

Did you figure how much do you need to cast on? I'm struggling with this

[@oscara8454]

Yeah for a men's size it says to cast on 152. I've made blankets with that stitch count. It doesn't look right on my 16" needles. It looks way too overstuffed.

[@iceclouds]

I had to cast on the 3-6 month size to fit a women’s head (104 stitches). My gauge wasn’t off, so idk why I had to go down so many sizes

[@whitneycorrigan3018]

I feel so validated! I knitted the women’s and it is huge. I love the look of the pattern but it is too big for my husband.

[@emmythomson2743]

Very easy to follow your work.

[@drerinhiggins]

Thanks, that made it easy to follow. I'm going to attempt this over my Christmas holidays.

[@karencolwell5895]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WONDERFUL TUTORIALS!!!!

[@ellenriportella591]

Wonderful tutorial

[@novembers]

I am having trouble understanding this and want to make sure I am doing this right. Are you saying to use a 24" circular needle to make this hat for an adult, by casting on 144 stitches? Please respond. I notice that you have not answered people's questions; you only respond when someone gives you a compliment. Okay, I am giving you a compliment; this hat is beautiful; so beautiful that I am trying to make it but have questions. I would appreciate an answer to the above. Thanks.

[@Tiny_dubu]

144 stitches should fit in 24" circular needles easily!

[@sarojabhat1261]

Thank you for this tutorial. You are a very good teacher. I never thought I could knit cable stitch but I am doing very well with it. The ending seems daunting but can we not continue knitting on same needles? BTW your written instructions are very difficult to follow.

[@sarojabhat1261]

Update... I've knitted three hats snd on fourth one now. Thanks again.

[@hazelgray8165]

Just finished! My first cable project and you made it straightforward, thank you!

[@MuzloomkoInsaafMillayali]

Thank you, nice tutorial, solved my problem, that magic loop.

[@govidgordana2293]

The hat is gorgeous!

[@bhookedcrochet]

Thank you!

[@jenniferaashiem6165]

I am making a teen size for my own head but even 136 stitches is crazy big. I’m on my 6th round and I put it on my head to see the fit and it falls down over my face. I love the hat, though, so I’m going to frog it and start over with a seriously reduced amount of stitches.

[@lydiacartagena643]

Try 80 stitches

[@otiliastanciu4160]

I went for 144 stitches which is for an adult woman and its very very big. I had to undo it and start all over but I'll be considering around 100 ish stitches not more than That...

[@lydiacartagena643]

@@otiliastanciu4160 I made the same hat went with 80 stitches.work well

[@lydiacartagena643]

I did 80 stitches work well for me .

[@clairehartshorn2840]

@@otiliastanciu4160 I was looking at the pattern thinking 144 seems alot. Could you tell me how many you cast on in the end? Cheers

[@micheledelacruz4301]

Thank you, you make it look easy. Good tutorial, have a great weekend.

[@safsalvador8550]

Loving how the hat has turned out. How can I do a scarf to match please 🙏

[@auroranite]

GREAT Tutorial. See why you have so many Subs. Just added another one. Tks beautiful project👍

[@pamspath6172]

Fantastic tutorial thank you. I’m just attempting to weave in my strands you do it so neat and beautiful do you have a tutorial where you talk about weaving in strands?

[@oranjjetofu4054]

Thank you SO much for this tutorial - I’m so excited to get started on this. Question for the creator and/or anyone who has made this: if I wanted to extend the bottom a little bit so it folds over, would it be safe to just double the first 7 rounds so it’s 14 rounds of the ribbed pattern? Obv according to the pattern for who I’m making it for

[@tammi67able]

Never knitted but I’d love to try this hat it’s so beautiful!

[@bhookedcrochet]

Knitting is so much fun! I love to switch back and forth between knitting and crochet for different projects depending on my mood 😄

[@tammi67able]

@@bhookedcrochet Really , I can crochet 🧶, but I use to wonder how in the world can people make projects with 2 needles? Lol 😂 so amazing to me, but I’ve always loved how knit projects looked once finished! For beginners is it better to use the circular needle instead of 2 needles?

[@cassymacdonald7076]

@@bhookedcrochet crochet is too hard lol

[@mavislin7383]

Thank you for the tutorial. I love it.

[@aida087]

Such a pretty hat, thank you so much for sharing!! Can't wait to try this!!❤️❤️❤️🥰

[@ppyli]

This is so beautiful 💖 I’m making it with you because I’m a beginner, so I’ve tried so many times the brim until it fit me. I cannot understand patterns yet 😩 they really confuse me. So I’m just following you. Thank you so much for the tutorial 💖💖💖

[@jeannieakaproverbs31yarn]

Love this pattern. I am gonna give it a try. I am a very new knitter but this looks simple enough for me to do I went to buy the pattern and on your blog, the sizing was misspelled it meant to say teen but it says tween just wanted to let you know

[@Barons.knitting]

Thank you. I love this pattern!

[@gabriellenancipierotti4194]

My first cable exercise was a hat very similar to this (I did 3x3x3 braided cables though)

[@rebeccahicks7186]

So I am currently making the woman’s size if this hat. It is huge!!!!! I think it would fit a large headed man. I would strongly suggest making a teen size first then go from there. It is a great pattern and easy to knit though!!!!!

[@guitartrumpetflute]

I have the same problem, Rebecca. Going by the comments section, so do a lot of people. I felt that I was doing something wrong but I guess it's just the pattern 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@joanmachado9063]

The hat is so pretty 😀

[@bhookedcrochet]

Thank you!

[@MuzloomkoInsaafMillayali]

I learnt the MAGIC Looptoday.

[@chiquitinablue2762]

Excellent tutorial, thanks so much!!!

[@janicegamboa7834]

how do you determine the number of stiches per INChes ? your patterns only specify inches

[@ayeshasethmakeupstudio]

I’m waiting for this reply too . Did u figure ?

[@nasreenmckenzie2538]

Very well explained

[@abdaahmad6960]

Thank you so much for making it easy to understand. I’m going to try make it. It’s my first time on knitting needles. I don’t know how many stitches to put on the needle toddler size. Please can you advise me on this. I will be very much appreciate it. I have seen so many videos on cables. I could not understand them. Thank you

[@mrsibatalha]

I made this beanie for my 7 yo daughter, but without the pompom. She loved it! 💖💖💖

[@BarbaraCameron-g9l]

looks beauriful

[@valeriekoochin3569]

If you use 112 stitches you should get the right circumference for a woman’s size head (with some negative ease) if you are getting the gauge in pattern which is at 22 stitches for 4”. The 144 stitch cast on will give you a 26” circumference, way too big! I am only getting 20 st. In 4” so I will go with lower number of 104 cast on. This is a really nicely done video though. Just an update on pattern numbers would be great.

[@bhookedcrochet]

Hey Valerie! I can see where this would be confusing if you're only doing the math because what you're saying makes sense. But what you'll notice as you start making the hat is the stretch factor of a cable stitch like this is way smaller than most knit stitches. The extra room in the gauge is to account for that.

[@valeriekoochin3569]

@@bhookedcrochet Funny, I was just wondering about that last night! Thank you for your reply! I haven’t done cables before. I frogged my 1st and 2nd attempt with ribbing as size was too big and just went right over my head and around my neck. So did ribbing last night at the lower number, which I know works from my regular hats but I haven’t started the cables yet. I will do some increases to make up for the cables pulling and maybe size up my needles and hopefully that will be perfect. Well maybe not perfect, but hopefully with your video, a good first attempt! There were lots of comments about sizing being too big, but also lots of comments about how well this turned out, obviously what made me go to sleep pondering about this. I will update after I am done!

[@tinebla1293]

@@valeriekoochin3569 Hey, how did it turn out? :)

[@valeriekoochin3569]

@@tinebla1293 in the end I kept the 104 cast on and ribbing, but went to another what seemed simpler pattern, with a stitch count much closer to what I had. I increased to 110. It turned out great, but had smaller 2 over 2 cables with plain knit columns in between. Now re-watching this video I also see her tension is much tighter than mine.

[@tinebla1293]

@@valeriekoochin3569 thank you for answering!

[@Felicity2121]

What size cable needle is needed or doesn’t it matter. I have 3 it looks like it would be small medium and larger size. Thank you EDIT: I didn’t watch the whole video before asking my question sorry 😞

[@violad8644]

I’m on the 4th round of the brim, I’m just wondering about the other set of needles. Is it absolutely needed to change to a longer cord?

[@MuzloomkoInsaafMillayali]

Good demonstration.

[@34nicoli]

Would it be the same amount and size if I'm working with US 8 size needle and yarn?

[@pennyoubre338]

I would love a cable knit cowl pattern to match this for a nice Christmas gift set. 🥰 just saying🤓

[@bonniebunting6415]

BHooked. What size is the hat you made? I am making one now but didn't have any DK weight yarn so used Worsted. I think it is going to end up fitting a young adult.

[@letapanoki1557]

Dear Brittany, I received your mail and I thank you very much. I am knitting this hat according to your instructions. But I'm not using round needles, I haven't tried yet and I think I won't manage them. I tried to reply to your mail and send you a photo of my hat, but it failed. I would like to ask you whether you could give us instructions in centimeters, too, in addition to inches and measurements of your work. Thank you again

[@janiehammond7326]

The brim stretches so much my child size fits an adult. Any ideas or tricks to keep it from stretching so much?

[@guitartrumpetflute]

Hi, Sorry I'm no help but I have the same problem - I'm making a women's hat and it could be worn as a scarf! Hopefully we'll get an answer soon 🤞

[@fish_fry7]

I purchased a pdf of your pattern. You failed to include the ssk in rounds 1-7 in the instructions. Could you add that in, please and hopefully I'll be able to redownload free. Thanks

[@Crimesateorld]

Thanks for the video, it's very clear. I want ask for the number of cast for a 4 years old?

[@kulwantkaur8829]

Very nice video 👍👍 thankyou sister

[@hallervik5604]

Hey! Great video! Will start this beanie today. But.. why the “slip, slip, knit” and not just knit directly? Is there a difference? I can see it. Thank yoooou!

[@colinharvey7224]

Can you do this on 2 straight needles please

[@pamelablackwolf7794]

Hi Brittany! Need HELP! Saw your Classic Cable knit hat video on KZbin, so excited I decided to try it. I cannot achieve correct gauge. I started with a Lion Brand Feels like Butta medium 4 yarn (I couldn't find the yarn you used) I started my swatch with a US7 got 4 3/4". , then a US8, got 4 1/4". Ugh. Today I'll try a swatch with a US9. Do you think your pattern will still work with a 9? Thanks for any tips!🙏😊

[@user-yi6jk2yp6m]

beautiful work! I wonder how do u make the pompom?