Devra Cabled Brimmed Hat Pattern

This hat was inspired by and made for my good friend Mel, a bit of cuteness and a bit of funky sass all in one.

I wanted to make the cables as seamless as possible from bottom to top. The bottom ribbing is made fitted with smaller needles and subtle increases for the main section. The cables continue to the very top with the decreases worked into the pattern. I'm kind of obsessive when it comes to continuing patterns for as long as possible.



My other goal I really wanted to accomplish with this design was a clean, neat-fitting brim that was easy to do. I've worked ones with lots of short rows, multiple picking up stitches sequences or fiddly separate pieces that are just short of a nightmare to sew together. (I really dislike guesswork on finishing.) After a couple tries I'm very happy with how this one came out. It requires no special techniques and is simply picked up and cast on all in one go then worked in the round. It's my favorite brim to date!



The pattern contains both written and fully charted instructions as well as a template for the plastic insert in the brim.

ETA: This pattern is now also available in a slouchy version! Click here to check it out.



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Pattern: Devra Cabled Brimmed Hat
Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.
Size: Womens (20"-22" circumference)
Needle sizes: Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 10 (6 mm): 16" cir and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn)
Yarn: Bernat Alpaca Natural Blends (70% acrylic, 30% alpaca; 120 yds [110 meters] per 100g): 93011 Wheat, 1 ball
Skill level: Intermediate (cables, working in the round, picking up sts, kitchener stitch or three needle bind-off used)
Price: $3.75
Format: PDF instant download pattern