Small Spiral Cable Hat

In this beanie hat design, the cable detail starts slightly higher on each column, creating a subtle spiral detail. It makes it a little different from standard hats, while still being a very wearable twist on a standard Aran motif.

Suitable for any Aran yarn; instructions are included for adjusting width and length. The hat is knit seamlessly on one size of needles, and is nice and stretchy because of the ribbing. The beanie measures around 19 inches (48 cm) in circumference (flat, unworn) and 9 inches (23 cm) from brim to crown (but as I said, it can be adjusted in length as you are knitting).

Any Aran yarn should be suitable for this pattern, 5 mm needles/US8 are recommended, but there is some leeway given that Aran yarns can vary a little in thickness. I would suggest being guided by the needle size recommended for the Aran yarn you are using.