Chunky Cable Hat Knitting Pattern
If you’re ready to level up your knitting skills and create a cozy, wear-on-repeat winter staple, this Chunky Cable Hat Knitting Pattern for women is the perfect intermediate project.
There is just something about a chunky cable knit hat that feels effortlessly chic. It’s classic, textured, cozy — and somehow always in style. Whether you’re heading out for school drop-off, walking the beach on a windy winter morning, or layering up for a snowy weekend, a Chunky Cable Hat instantly pulls everything together.
This women’s Chunky Cable Hat Knitting Pattern, worked in the round on double point needles, is designed for intermediate knitters who are ready for beautiful texture, satisfying construction, and a polished, seamless finish. The cables create that timeless winter look, while the chunky yarn makes it warm, structured, and surprisingly quick to knit.
Why You’ll Love This Chunky Cable Hat
✨ Bold, textured cable design
✨ Seamless construction knit in the round
✨ Cozy chunky yarn for extra warmth
✨ Feminine yet classic silhouette
✨ Perfect handmade gift for women
The cable pattern adds depth and structure, making this hat feel elevated and intentional — not just another basic beanie. It’s the kind of knit that pairs beautifully with a wool coat, oversized scarf, or chunky sweater.
Skill Level: Intermediate
This pattern is best suited for intermediate knitters who are comfortable with:
- Knitting in the round
- Using double point needles (DPNs)
- Working cable stitches (such as C4F or C4B)
- Decreasing in pattern for crown shaping
- Maintaining stitch patterns throughout
If you’ve already mastered basic hats and want to move into textured stitches and more detailed shaping, this project is a perfect next step.
Why Knit on Double Point Needles?
This hat is knit entirely in the round on double-point needles, which means:
No seam
Smooth, continuous cable flow
Clean, professional finish
Balanced crown decreases
Working cables in the round allows the design to wrap seamlessly around the head, creating a refined and polished look that feels boutique-worthy.
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Chunky Cable Hat Knitting Pattern
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Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown Yarn in Portland (2 skeins)
Needles: Set of 4 sizes U.S. 10 1/2 and U.S. 11 double-pointed knitting needles
Gauge: 11 sts and 14 rows = 4 inches in stocking st with larger needles.
Size: women's one size
Abbreviations in the Pattern:
C3B = Slip next stitch onto cable needle and leave at the back of work. K2, then K1 from the cable needle.
C3F = Slip next 2 stitches onto the cable needle and leave at the front of the work. K1, then K2 from the cable needle.
C4B = Slip next 2 stitches onto the cable needle and leave at the back of work. K2, then K2 from the cable needle.
C4F = Slip next 2 stitches onto the cable needle and leave at the front of the work. K2, then K2 from the cable needle.
Kfb = Increase 1 stitch by knitting into the front and back of the next stitch
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto the left-hand needle, then knit through the back loops together
Pattern instructions:
With the smaller set of needles, cast on 60 sts. Divide sts on 3 needles
and join in round, placing a marker on the first st.
Round 1: *K2. P2. Rep from * around.
Rep last rnd (K2. P2) ribbing for 4 inches.
Change to the larger set of needles and proceed as follows:
Next round: *K4. Kfb. Rep from * around. (72 sts)
Proceed in Cable Pat (see chart) as follows:
Rounds 1 and 2: *K8. P4. Rep from * around.
Round 3: *C4B. C4F. P4. Rep from *around.
Round 4: Same as the 1st round.
These 4 rounds form Cable Pattern.
Continue in Cable Pat until work from the beginning measures approximately 10 inches, ending on a 4th round.
Shape crown:
Round 1: *ssk. K4. K2tog. P4. Rep from * around. (60 sts)
Round 2: *K6. P4. Rep from * around.
Round 3: *C3B. C3F. (P2tog) twice.
Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Round 4: *K6. P2. Rep from *around.
Round 5: *ssk. K2. K2tog. P2. Rep from * around. (36 sts)
Round 6: *K4. P2. Rep from * around.
Round 7: *ssk. K2tog. P2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Finishing:
Break yarn, leaving a long end.
Draw end through remaining stitches and fasten securely. Make and attach pom pom.
If you’re searching for a women’s Chunky Cable Hat Knitting Pattern that combines classic cable texture with seamless construction on double point needles, this is a project you’ll come back to again and again.
It’s cozy. It’s timeless. It’s beautifully textured. And it’s just challenging enough to keep things interesting.
Grab your chunky yarn, your DPNs, and let’s make something warm and wonderful this winter.
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