Pattern/Technique: Habitat Hat by Brooklyn Tweed + folded band from Skiff Hat (watchcap version) by Brooklyn Tweed
Modifications: Knit tubular cast on from Skiff Watchcap. Knit lower brim 2.75”. Knit remainder of brim until piece measured 5.5”.
Switched to Habitat pattern for cablework. Knit chart A (shorter beginning section) then chart C (main hat body)
Materials: Held 2 strands of Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Amaranth, used 2 skeins total. I lost yarn chicken on the last round (40) of the cablework but luckily had a scrap ball left over from the last Skipp hat, so I spit grafted it and used about a half yard to knit the last SSK round and weave in ends.
New skills: n/a
Lessons: Knitting cables while holding 2 strands together seems to be trickier than knitting cables with a single strand of yarn. I think it might be because there’s less tension and more bulk?
What I'd do differently: if I'm knitting this again for myself I can definitely get away with only knitting 5” (or even 4.75”) on the brim length. There's a little bit of room at the crown but it doesn't look/feel weird at all.
Care: Hand wash, dry flat
