Braided Cable Hat Pattern (2 sizes)

The braided cable hat, I wanted a really warm winter hat that covered my ears and was still pretty. So this is what I came up with. I hope you like it and find it as warm and cozy as I do. Happy crocheting!  

Braided Cable Hat
Size: med - lg adult (22"-25")
Materials needed:     
      worsted weight yarn: approx. 3.5-4oz.
      6mm/J and 4mm/G hooks
      yarn needle
Gauge: 13dc = 4" with 6mm/J hook
Skill level: Intermediate
Stitches: Dc - double crochet, fpdc - front post double crochet
Note: Rnds 2-10, 1st fpdc is in fpdc that you joined sl st in of previous row, pretend the ch2 isn't there, it just makes the join cleaner)

Pattern:
With 6mm/J hook-
Rnd: 1. 16 dc in adj ring, join with sl st. (16)
Rnd: 2. Ch 2, fpdc in every dc, join with sl st to top of 1st fpdc (join this way through the rest of pattern). (16)
Rnd: 3. Ch 2, *2fpdc in each fpdc, dc in space between each fpdc of previous rnd, rep from * around, join. (48)
Rnd: 4. Ch 2, *fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (48)
Rnd: 5. Ch 2, *2fpdc in fpdc, 1fpdc in next fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (64)
Rnd: 6. Ch 2, *1fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (64)
Rnd: 7. Ch 2, *1fpdc in next 2 fpdc, 2fpdc in next 1 fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (80)
Rnd: 8. Ch 2, *1fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (80)
Rnd: 9. Ch 2, *fpdc in fpdc, sk next fpdc, fcdc in fpdc, fpdc in skipped fpdc (makes "X"), fpdc in 4th fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (80)
Rnd: 10. Ch 2, *fpdc in every fpdc (tip: 2nd fpdc in back fpdc of "X" of previous row, 3rd fpdc in front fpdc of "X" of previous row), dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (80)

Repeat rnds 9 and 10 - 7 times (or to desired length), making sure to end with rnd 10.

Switch to 4mm/G hook:
1. Ch 1, sc around, join. (80)
Finish off, weave ends.

Baby's Braided Cable Hat
Size: 3-12 months (16"-18")
Materials needed:     
      worsted weight yarn
      5.5mm/I and 4mm/G hooks
      yarn needle
Gauge: 14dc = 4" with 5.5mm/I hook
Skill level: Intermediate
Stitches: Dc - double crochet, fpdc - front post double crochet
Note: Rnds 2-10, 1st fpdc is in fpdc that you joined sl st in of previous row, pretend the ch2 isn't there, it just makes the join cleaner)

Pattern:
With 5.5mm/I hook-
Rnd: 1. 12 dc in adj ring, join with sl st. (12)
Rnd: 2. Ch 2, fpdc in every dc, join with sl st to top of 1st fpdc (join this way through the rest of pattern). (12)
Rnd: 3. Ch 2, *2fpdc in each fpdc, dc in sp, rep from * around, join. (36)
Rnd: 4. Ch 2, *fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (36)
Rnd: 5. Ch 2, *2fpdc in fpdc, 1fpdc in next fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (48)
Rnd: 6. Ch 2, *1fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (48)
Rnd: 7. Ch 2, *1fpdc in next 2 fpdc, 2fpdc in next 1 fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (60)
Rnd: 8. Ch 2, *1fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (60)
Rnd: 9. Ch 2, *fpdc in fpdc, sk next fpdc, fcdc in fpdc, fpdc in skipped fpdc (makes "X"), fpdc in 4th fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (60)
Rnd: 10. Ch 2, *fpdc in every fpdc (tip: 2nd fpdc in back fpdc of "X" of previous row, 3rd fpdc in front fpdc of "X" of previous row), dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (60)

Repeat rnds 9 and 10 - 3 times (or to desired length), making sure to end with rnd 10.

Switch to 4mm/G hook:
1. Ch 1, sc around, join. (60)
Finish off, weave ends.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask, either on here or on the pattern page on ravelry.com.

This pattern is an original pattern by K. Cason. If you would like to share this pattern, please do, by sharing the link to this page. Please do not re-post the pattern on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell the pattern. You may sell items made from this pattern locally, at craft fairs and to friends, but I ask that you please do not sell items online. Thank you. -K.Cason