This hat is a quick knit despite the cabling. The cables are spaced further and further apart, which to my delight, makes the whole thing seem to knit up faster.

I used less than one skein of Malabrigo Worsted, which is 210 yards. I had enough for the pom-pom, and had leftover.

The brim of the hat is a flatter rib, so try a 1x1 rib if you'd prefer something more snug.

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