103 Hat

The 103 Hat is a DK weight hat featuring a simple purl ridge and 1×1 cable design. That free video tutorial linked in the pattern shows you how to do the 1×1 cable without a cable needle– and without leaving a stitch dangling off a needle.

The pattern is written in 4 sizes and should easily fit anyone you may want to knit for. The pattern has been tech edited and test knit so you can have confidence in both the written and charted instructions included in the pattern.

Yarn

  • Goosey Fibers, Goosey Squish DK weight yarn 75% Wool, 25% Nylon, 100 g / 246 yards (225 meters). 1 skein of at least 220 yards (201 meters) should suffice for all sizes.

Needles

  • US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge; circular and/or double pointed needles

Gauge

  • 17.75 stitches and 34 rows = 10 cm in Body pattern

Notions

  • 7 (8, 9, 10) stitch markers + 1 unique marker to mark the beginning of the round if using one circular needle, tapestry needle, scissors. Cable needle if you prefer one.

Sizing

  • 4 Sizes: 15.75-22.5 in (40-57 cm) hat circumference.
  • Fits heads 17-25 in (43-63.5 cm) around.

Pattern Info

  • This pattern has been tech edited & test knit.
  • All instructions are written and charted.
  • Each round includes a handy checkbox in case you want/like to check things off as you go!

About the Name

The stitch pattern in the 103 Hat has reminded me of ladders ever since my very swatch. As a member of Local 103 IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) here in Boston, my sweetheart, Dan, is up and down ladders every day, running telecommunication lines for factories and businesses in Massachusetts. IBEW provides generous health benefits for its employees and supports local and national charities.

I love the synergy of this ladder pattern with the intent of the Cast On Collaborative’s December of Designers to bring awareness to mental health support and to raise funds. The profits of the first day’s sales of this pattern will be donated to National Alliance on Mental Illness Massachusetts. Sometimes we all need support and encouragement to take just one more step up onto the next rung of the ladder. Together, we can keep climbing!

Special Thanks to my brother Jeff, also a 103 member, for modeling!

This pattern is available on Ravelry for download for $5

This pattern is part of the 2019 December of Designers, created by Christy of Yarn Cafe Creations. On December 28, 2019 100% of the profits (after Ravelry and PayPal fees) will be donated to the National Alliance on Mental Health Massachusetts