Supercosy Baby Hat

 Please note: this pattern is now available to download as a pdf from Craftsy for $2. It will still be freely available on this blog, but I thought people might want the opportunity to download a pdf version.

Cute cabled baby beanie to keep tiny heads warm this winter!

Yarn : Garnstudio DROPS Nepal. Less than one 50g ball (= 75m). 

Needles : Four 5mm/US 8 dpns

Gauge: 17 stitches = 4'' in stocking stitch.

Size: Newborn - 1 year (it's very stretchy!). 10'' circumference, 5'' high.

Notation: 

k = knit
p = purl

CO = cast on

k2tog = knit two stitches together
p2tog = purl two stitches together

sl = slip

wyib = with yarn held to back of work

RT = right twist = k2tog without slipping stitches off the left

needle, knit into first stitch again, then slip both stitches off left hand needle

Directions

Cable Pattern:

Row 1: *p2, k2, p2, k1* to end

Row 2: *p2, k2, p2, sl1 wyib* to end

Row 3: *p2, RT, p2, k1* to end

Row 4: *p2, k2, p2, sl1 wyib* to end

CO 49 stitches over three dpns. Join in the round and work in Cable Pattern until hat measures 4.5'' ending with row 4 of pattern.  Now decrease as follows:

Row 1:*p2tog, k2, p2, k1* to end

Row 2: *p1, k2, p2, sl1 wyib* to end

Row 3: * p1, RT, p2tog, k1* to end

Row 4: *p1, k2, p1, sl1 wyib* to end

Row 5: *k2tog, k1, p1, k1* to end

Row 6: *k2, p1, sl1 wyib* to end

Row 7: *RT, k2tog* to end

Row 8: *k2, sl1 wyib* to end

Row 9: knit

Row 10: *k2tog* to end

Cut the yarn leaving a 6'' tail. thread remaining stitches onto the tail, pull tight and secure inside the hat. Weave in ends and top with a pompom if desired!