How to Knit a Cable Fishbone Earflap Hat364

A cable fishbone earflap hat is a warm and stylish winter accessory that can be knit in a variety of colors and yarns. The hat is made up of a main body that is knit in the round, and earflaps that are knit flat and then seamed to the body. The cable fishbone stitch is a beautiful and textured stitch that gives the hat a unique look.

Materials* Worsted weight yarn in two colors (approximately 200 yards of each color)
* Size 8 (5mm) circular needles, 16 inches long
* Size 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles
* Tapestry needle
* Scissors

Gauge* 4 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch

Instructions

Main Body

* Cast on 96 stitches onto the circular needles.
* Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
* Knit 2 rounds in stockinette stitch (knit every round).

Cable Fishbone Stitch

* Row 1: Knit 1, *slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold in front of work, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle, slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold in back of work, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle*. Repeat from * to * across the row.
* Row 2: Knit every stitch.

Repeat the Cable Fishbone Stitch Pattern

* Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the hat measures 5 inches from the cast-on edge.

Decrease the Crown

* Round 1: *Knit 12, knit 2 together*. Repeat from * to * around. (80 stitches)
* Round 2: Knit every stitch.
* Round 3: *Knit 11, knit 2 together*. Repeat from * to * around. (64 stitches)
* Round 4: Knit every stitch.
* Round 5: *Knit 10, knit 2 together*. Repeat from * to * around. (48 stitches)
* Round 6: Knit every stitch.
* Round 7: *Knit 9, knit 2 together*. Repeat from * to * around. (32 stitches)
* Round 8: Knit every stitch.
* Round 9: *Knit 8, knit 2 together*. Repeat from * to * around. (16 stitches)
* Round 10: Knit 2 together every stitch. (8 stitches)
* Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the crown.

Earflap

* Cast on 18 stitches onto the double-pointed needles.
* Knit in stockinette stitch until the earflap measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.
* Bind off all stitches.
* Repeat to make the second earflap.

Finishing

* Sew the earflaps to the sides of the hat.
* Weave in any loose ends.

Tips* The cable fishbone stitch is a bit tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze.
* If you're having trouble with the cable fishbone stitch, there are many helpful tutorials available online.
* You can use any type of yarn for this hat, but a worsted weight yarn will give you a nice, warm hat.
* You can also customize the hat by adding a pom-pom or other embellishments.

2024-12-14

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