This cabled stocking hat and cowl pattern is a tried and true staple to knit again and again. Instructions offer four yarn weights and four sizes, so there's an option that's right for everyone.

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Yarn

HAT
Worsted: 160 yards / 145 meters
Aran: 140 yards / 130 meters
Bulky: 120 yards / 110 meters
Super Bulky: 95 yards / 85 meters

COWL
Worsted: approximately 210 yards / 185 meters
Aran: approximately 180 yards / 165 meters
Bulky: approximately 150 yards / 145 meters
Super Bulky: approximately 120 yards / 130 meters

Needles

16"/40 cm circular and double points in size:
Worsted: US #6/4 mm
Aran: US #8/5 mm
Bulky: US #10/6 mm
Super Bulky: US #13/9 mm
OR size to get gauge (pattern includes extensive notes on gauge)

Notions

Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Sizes

HAT
Sizes: Child [Adult]
This very stretchy hat should fit head circumferences: 15-20 [20-25]”/ 40-50 [50-60] cm
Height: Approximately 7 [8-9]"

COWL
One size fits most: 22" circumference and 9" tall

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner (knitting in the round, cabling, decreasing)

Pattern Revisions

10/2012 - Originally published.
11/2018 - Updated layout, generally clarified pattern, added super bulky as yarn option.
12/2018 - Unclear what we changed here...
3/2021 - Clarify sizing for adult hat.