Cabled Hat in Noro Kureyon - NK182 - Downloadable PDF

Cabled Hat in Noro Kureyon – NK182 by Junko Isaji

This downloadable PDF pattern, NK182, presents a beautifully textured cabled hat designed by Junko Isaji and published as part of Noro Volume #22, a Knitting Fever, Inc. collection. Photography for the publication was handled by Noriko Yamada. The pattern is an excellent choice for knitters looking to combine the rich, hand-dyed colorways of Noro Kureyon yarn with the timeless visual impact of cable knitting.

What Is Being Made

The project is a knitted hat worked in a cabled stitch pattern. Hats of this style are a popular and satisfying knitting project, offering a relatively quick finish while still showcasing impressive texture and craftsmanship. The cabled design adds structured, three-dimensional detail to the fabric, making the finished piece both visually striking and warm.

Techniques Used

• Cable knitting – the central technique of this pattern, cables are created by temporarily placing stitches on a cable needle and crossing groups of stitches over one another, producing a twisted, rope-like or braided appearance in the fabric
• Working in the round – hats are typically constructed circularly, eliminating the need for seaming and producing a seamless finished fabric
• Shaping – crown decreases are a standard element of hat construction, tapering the top of the hat to a neat finish

Stitches Used

• Cable stitches – the defining stitch pattern of this design, worked over specific stitch counts at regular row intervals
• Knit and purl stitches – used in combination to create the background fabric that frames and supports the cable panels
• Ribbing – commonly used at the brim of knitted hats to provide stretch and a snug, comfortable fit

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The pattern is designed specifically for Noro Kureyon, a celebrated aran weight yarn from the Noro brand, distributed by Knitting Fever, Inc. Kureyon is a 100% wool yarn renowned for its rich, slowly transitioning hand-dyed colorways, which shift organically through a wide spectrum of tones. This characteristic means that even a straightforward cable pattern takes on additional visual interest as the color changes progress through the knitting. Knitters will need appropriately sized knitting needles suitable for aran weight yarn, as well as a cable needle to execute the crossing stitches.

Pattern Details

Published under Copyright © 2014 Knitting Fever, Inc., this pattern is intended for personal use only and is available as a downloadable PDF. It is part of the broader Noro Volume #22 collection, which showcases designs created by the Noro design team. Gauge and measurement information is included within the pattern as a guideline to help knitters achieve the best possible result. For any questions related to the pattern, Knitting Fever, Inc. can be contacted directly through their website.

This pattern is an ideal project for knitters with some experience in cable techniques who want to explore the stunning colorwork possibilities of Noro Kureyon while creating a practical, wearable accessory.