Love Nugget
by Rachel “Ivy” Clarke
Difficulty: Intermediate
Techniques used in this pattern are knitting in the round, cabling, and double decreasing.
This pattern was inspired by hats from Burberry’s Fall 2008 runway show. The best part about this hat is that it’s so multi-functional: it can be worn more like a stocking cap, as illustrated in the runway photos, or closer, like a beanie, if you roll up the brim. It is a very nice unisex hat, and looks equally good on men and women. Make one today for someone you love!
[Photographer: Chuck Revell / Models: Raynn Maegik & Joe Dupre]
SIZE
One size fits many. More advanced knitters can alter the size by adding or subtracting a repeat of 13 sts (8 cable sts and 5 rib sts).
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
15 inch circumference unstretched (to fit head with appox 22” circumference)
MATERIALS
[MC] Cascade Yarns 220 [100% Peruvian highland wool; 220 yd per 100g skein]; color no. 8021; 1 skein.
Cascade 220 is the ultimate workhorse of yarns. The weight and texture is perfect to make the cables stand out. 
Choosing a light color will also help the cables be more visible. If substitution is necessary, a 100% wool yarn is advised.
1 set US Size 5/3.75mm double-pointed needles
1 set US Size 7/4.5mm double-pointed needles
stitch marker
1 cable needle
tapestry needle
GAUGE
20 sts X 30 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
C4F: sl 2 sts to cable needle, hold at front of work, k2, k2 from cable needle
C4B: sl 2 sts to cable needle, hold at back of work, k2, k2 from cable needle
dd: Sl 2 sts knitwise tog, k1, psso.
PATTERN
Hat
With smaller ndls, CO 104 sts using a long-tail cast on. Place marker and join for working in the round being careful not to twist. Rnd 1: *K1, P1; rep from * to end. Rep Rnd 1 until piece meas 3 inches from CO. Change to larger ndls, knit 1 rnd. 
Begin Cable Pattern
Rnds 1 & 2: *k8, p1, k3, p1; rep from * to end. Rnd 3: *C4F, C4B, p1, k3, p1; rep from * to end. Rnd 4, 5, 6: *k8, p1, k3, p1; rep from * to end. Rnd 7: *C4B, C4F, p1, k3, p1; rep from * to end. Rnds 8, 9, & 10: *k8, p1, k3, p1; rep from * to end. Rnd 11: *C4B, C4F, p1, k3, p1; rep from * to end. Rnd 12, 13, 14: *k8, p1, k3, p1; rep from * to end. Rnd 15: *C4F, C4B, p1, k3, p1; rep from * to end. Rnd 16: *k8, p1, k3, p1; rep from * to end. Rep Rnds 1-16 once more.
Shape Crown
Rnd 1: *k8, p1, dd, p1; rep from * to end. [88 sts rem]. Rnd 2: *k8, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end. Rnd 3: *C4F, C4B, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end. Rnd 4: *k8, dd; rep from * to end. [72 sts rem]. Rnd 5: Knit. Rnd 6: *k7, k2tog; rep from * to end. [64 sts rem]. Rnd 7: *C4B, C4F; rep from * to end. Rnd 8: Knit. Rnd 9: k1, *k2tog, k1; rep from * to end. [43 sts rem]. Rnd 10: k2tog, *k2tog, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, end k2tog. [28 sts rem]. Rnd 11: k1 *k1, k2tog; rep from * to end. [19 sts rem]. Rnd 12: *k1, k2tog; rep from * to last st, end k1. [13 sts rem].
Break yarn, draw through remaining sts and pull tight.
FINISHING
Weave in ends and block, as desired.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
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Rachel “Ivy” Clarke knits. Sometimes she does other stuff, like catalog books or dance the foxtrot.
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