Inside: Free pattern for the loom knit Cabled Linen Hat. Includes written instructions for 3 sizes and tutorial videos for the linen stitch, 4 over 4 cable and decreased crown.
Cold winds are coming!
And I’m not just saying that because I’ve been seeing Christmas decorations in the stores for weeks already. (Why DO they put them out so early?)
But the reality is winter will be here before you know it. My loom knit Cabled Linen Hat is made with super bulky, super soft yarn so you’ll be ready for whatever winter has to bring.
The Cabled Linen Hat features a beautiful 4/4 cable set in a linen stitch body, a ribbed brim and decreased crown. It is worked in the round on an odd number of pegs.
Pattern includes written instructions for 3 sizes and links to fully captioned tutorial videos detailing the cable technique, stitch pattern and decreased crown.
Loom Knit Cabled Linen Hat
By Kristen Mangus
A downloadable PDF of this pattern is available in my Etsy store or from Ravelry at the links below:
MATERIALS
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Yarn
Bulky (#6) weight yarn
Yarn Option 1*: Amano Yarns Mamacha color Chirimoy Green used in large sample; 1 (2, 2) balls. (100g/54yds/50m)
Yarn Option 2*: Buttercream Luxe Craft Alpaca Solid in color Charcoal used in small sample; 1 ball. (6oz/170g/130 yds/119m)
*Choose one of these yarns for your project.
Loom
⅝” large gauge (LG) loom with 33 (49, 57) pegs*.
KB Flexee Loom Chunky with additional 3-peg link used in sample.
(1 extra 2-peg link needed for crown)
*Because of the wide cable, I recommend using the Flexee Loom for this pattern. Do not substitute another loom.
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
ABBREVIATIONS
4/4RC = 4 over 4 Right Cable
K = Uwrap knit
Rep = Repeat
Rnd = Round
Slwyif = Slip stitch with yarn in front
St(s) = Stitch(es)
For a refresher on loom knitting basics see the blog posts below to get started:
13 Questions for Beginner Loom Knitters
How to Loom Knit Basics
How to Loom Knit Basic Stitch Patterns
How to Loom Knit in the Round
GAUGE
Yarn Option 1: 10 sts x 26 rows in 4” in linen st pattern
Yarn Option 2: 10.75 sts x 30 rows in 4” in linen st pattern
SKILL LEVEL Intermediate
SIZE
Baby (Youth, Adult)
MEASUREMENTS
Approx. size: Circumference 13” (19”, 22”) [33 (48, 56) cm] x 6.5” (8.5”, 9”) [16.5 (21.5, 23) cm] in height
NOTES
Hat is worked in the round. For right handed knitters work from right to left (clockwise); left handed knitters should work in the opposite direction (counter clockwise).
Flexee Loom setup: Start with 3-peg light link. Add dark 2 peg rounded link. Place marker on peg one; next to 3-peg link. Add another DARK 2 peg rounded link. Next add 2 LIGHT rounded pegs. The following pegs start with a DARK peg followed by a LIGHT peg in a normal set up until all pegs needed for cast on and connect in the round. Notes that the first 8 pegs will be used for a 4×4 cable. The two dark pegs will move together and the two light pegs will move together. Suggested to use ONLY rounded Flexee Loom pegs for the whole loom or the first and last 10 pegs to make cable easier.
Be sure to cast on so that your final 3 stitches will be on the 3-peg link. You will decrease these stitches and replace the 3-peg link before working the crown.
Slwyif: To slip with the yarn in front, you want the working yarn in front of the fabric but behind the peg. See the video for the quick hack to work this without moving the stitch.
4/4RC: 4 over 4 Right Cable. Remove first two links from loom together and hold to back (or place 1st 4 sts on cable needle). Connect loom and knit next 4 sts. Bring yarn to front and place sts back on loom or place held loom links. TIP: knit the first stitch on the held stitches before moving to easy tension as needed. Loom will be tight for next few rounds but will easy up :for next cable round.
Shaping the top: For shaping the top of the hat Flexee Loom instructions are listed first, followed by instructions for other adjustable and non-adjustable looms.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 33 (49, 57) sts and connect in the round. Place stitch marker on Peg 1 to mark beginning of round.
Hat Brim:
Size Baby and Adult:
Rnd 1: *K2, P1. Rep from * to end of Rnd.
Size Youth:
Rnd 1: *K2, P1. Rep from * to last st. P1.
All sizes:
Rep Rnd 1 until piece measures 1 (1.5, 2) inches [2.5 (3.75, 5) cm] or until desired length.
Hat Body (Large Cable Linen stitch pattern):
Rnd 2: K8. Slwyif. *K1, Slwyif. Rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 3: K8. *K1, Slwyif. Rep from * to end of rnd. K1.
Rnd 4: K8. Slwyif. *K1, Slwyif. Rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 5: K8. *K1, Slwyif. Rep from * to end of rnd. K1.
Rnd 6: K8. Slwyif. *K1, Slwyif. Rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 7: 4/4RC. *K1, Slwyif. Rep from * to end of rnd. K1.
Rep Rnds 2-7 in Large Cable Linen patt until piece measures 5.5 (7, 8) inches [14 (18, 20) cm] or until desired length. End after a Rnd 3 or 5.
Rnd 8: *SlwyifP, K1. Rep from * until 2 sts rem. K2tog.
Decrease Crown:
DEC = Move peg 2 to peg 1 and knit together.
Using cable needle, st markers or scrap yarn remove last 2 sts from 3-peg link. Remove 3-peg link and replace with 2-peg link. Place 2 held sts back on loom.
Rnd 1:*DEC. Knit 2 (4, 5) placing each st on empty peg. DEC and move to empty peg. Remove empty loom link. Knit 2, (4, 5). Rep from * around. 24 (40, 48) sts.
Rnd 2 and alt rnds: Knit.
Rnd 3: *DEC. Knit 1 (3, 4) placing each st on empty peg. DEC and move to empty peg. Remove empty loom link. Knit 1 (3, 4). Rep from * around. 16 (32, 40) sts.
Rnd 5: *DEC. Knit 0 (2, 3) placing each st on empty peg. DEC and move to empty peg. Remove empty loom link. Knit 0 (2, 3). Rep from * around. 8 (24, 32) sts. [Baby Size break yarn leaving a long tail and continue with FINISHING below.]
Rnd 7: *DEC. Knit X (1, 2) placing each st on empty peg. DEC and move to empty peg. Remove empty loom link. Knit X (1, 2). Rep from * around. X (16, 24) sts.
Rnd 9: *DEC. Knit X (0, 1) placing each st on empty peg. DEC and move to empty peg. Remove empty loom link. Knit X (0, 1). Rep from * around. X (8, 16) sts. [Youth Size break yarn leaving a long tail and continue with FINISHING below.]
Rnd 11: *DEC. Knit X (X, 0) placing each st on empty peg. DEC and move to empty peg. Remove empty loom link. Knit X (X, 0). Rep from * around. X (X, 8) sts. [Adult Size break yarn leaving a long tail and continue with FINISHING below.]
FINISHING
Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely. Weave in tails.
PIN IT!
Loom Knit Cabled Linen Hat Video Tutorials
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Linen Stitch in the Round:
Right handed
Left handed
How to Loom Knit a 4 over 4 Right Cable
Right handed
Left handed
Decreased Crown (Flexee Loom):
NOTE: The stitch counts and placement of the stitch markers in the video are different than those listed in this pattern, but the method is the same.