Shaylah Mock Cable Slouchy Hat

I am continuing my love affair with Loops and Threads Woolike yarn. This is the loveliest shade of rose and it is shown off beautifully in this slouchy hat. It is done with two sizes of needles and in the mock cable stitch. This stitch is popular for hats, scarves and socks, but shaping can be a little tricky if you want to keep the cables even. However, by using drastically different-sized needles, you can achieve the snug ribbing around the head while having more room for the slouchy part. I am currently working on the fingerless gloves to go with this pattern, so come back in a day or two to see it.  

Shaylah Mock Cable Slouchy Hat

MATERIALS
1 skein each Loops and Threads Woolike in #9 Rose (85% Acrylic; 15% Nylon, 620m/678yds)
Size US 2 (2.5 mm) Circular Needles

Size US 6 (4.0 mm) Circular Needles
Size US 6 (4.0 mm) Double Pointed Needles
Yarn needle

Stitch markers

Gauge: 20 (5 pattern repeats) stitches per 2 inches.

Mock Cable Pattern Stitch:

Round 1 and 2: K3, p2. Repeat to end of Round.

Round 3: Slip 1 stitch. K2. Pass slipped stitch over both knit stitches, p2. Repeat to end of Round.

Round 4: K1, yo k1, p2.

Pattern:

With small needles, cast on 160 sts. Place marker and join.

Work the four rows of the pattern stitch for 4 inches.

Switch to size 6 circular needle. Continue until the entire hat measures 10 inches, ending with round 4.

Crown:

Switch to size 6 double pointed needles when appropriate.

Round 1: K3, p2tog. Repeat to end of Round.

Round 2: K3, p1. Repeat to end of Round.

Round 3: Slip 1 stitch. K2. Pass slipped stitch over both knit stitches, p1. Repeat to end of round.

Round 4: K2 p1. Repeat to end of round.

Round 5: K2tog, p1. Repeat to end of round.

Round 6: K1, p1. Repeat to end of round.

Round 7: K2tog. Repeat to end of round.

Round 8: K2tog. Repeat to end of round.

Break yarn. Thread yarn thread and draw through the remaining stitches.  Weave in ends.