Salinger Hat - a knitting pattern

Let me introduce this pretty cabled hat ❤️
It may look super complicated but I swear, it is not
Salinger Hat works great in worsted weight
It’s cozy so get it and don’t hesitate.

Size
One size: stretches to fit 54-56 cm/21-22” head circumference.
Length from brim to top: about 20 cm/8.25”.

Yarn
1 skein of Donegal Wool Spinning Company by Studio Donegal (100% wool; 200 m/218 yards per 100 grams). Shown in color B 3615.

Needles
4.5 mm/US #7 circular needle (40 cm/16” long) and/or dpns, or appropriate size to get gauge;
3.75 mm/US #5 circular needle (40 cm/16” long) or dpns, or two sizes smaller than gauge needles.

Other
1 stitch marker, cable needle (optional), tapestry needle for weaving.

Gauge
One cable repeat (12 sts x 8 rnds) is 6 cm/2.25” wide and 3 cm/1.25” high worked in the rnd with needle 4.5 mm/US #7, unstretched.
Take time to save time and check your gauge. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.