Taiga Trails

An enjoyable, quick knit in bulky yarn, Taiga Trails is a great opportunity to try out cables for the first time. The cute zig zag cable pattern is simple and repetitive, making it fun and easy for new cable knitters, or a great opportunity for experienced cable knitters to try cabling without a needle. Pick out your favorite skein of bulky yarn and whip up a snuggly, fun hat!

Yarn

Approx 100 yards of bulky weight yarn

Gauge

13 sts and 17 rows / 4” in stockinette stitch, on larger needle

Tools

Size 9 (5.5 mm) 16” circular needles

Size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16” circular needles and DPNs (or size required for gauge)

2 stitch markers

Cable needle

Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements

17” (19”) circumference at brim x 9” tall