Xanthous

Xanthous (adj.) - Marked by yellow coloration.

This gift-worthy hat knits up quickly in Aran or chunky (light bulky) yarn. Fun cables and lines of twisted stitches that zigzag all the way to the top keep the knitting interesting, and the stretchiness of the stitch pattern means it’ll fit a wide range of head sizes.

SIZE 

One size, to fit most adults

Finished circumference: 19.25” [49 cm] 

Height: 8.25” [21 cm] tall

MATERIALS NEEDED 

Yarn: 

Malabrigo Yarn Mecha (100% merino wool; 130yds/119m per 100g skein); color Frank Ochre; 1 skein

If substituting, you will need approximately 120yds/110m of Aran or chunky (light bulky) weight yarn.

Recommended needles (check gauge and change size if needed): 

US #8 [5.0 mm] circular needle, 16” long 

US #9 [5.5 mm] circular needle, 16” long 

US #9 [5.5 mm] set of double-pointed needles (or preferred type of needles for knitting small circumferences in the round)

Notions: 

Removable stitch marker 

Cable needle 

Yarn needle

GAUGE 

20 sts/24 rnds = 4”/10 cm in Zigzag Cable pattern on larger needles