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Lobster Claw Cable Ponytail Hat

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This Lobster Claw Cable Messy Bun hat is literally my favourite thing right now. I love the colour, the texture, the style, the look…. Here is the pattern for you. I also made a removable pom pom for those days when I don’t want it to be a messy bun hat. Instructions for this here.

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You will need:

  • DK yarn. 100gms is more than enough
  • 4mm curricular knitting needles or double pointed needles
  • Cable needle
  • Darning needle
  • Elastic

Cabled Messy Bun Hat

Cast on 80 (small), 90 (medium) or 100 (large) (for various sizes. I wear the largest size, and my 10 yr old niece the smallest size)

(Knit 1, purl 1) repeat this rib pattern for 12-16 rows (your preference of brim size)
You can use a Knit 2, Purl 2 pattern on either the small or the large size.

6 row repeating pattern-
Row 1-5: Knit 8, purl 2
Row 6: Cable row: 2 on cable needle to the front, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle, 2 on cable needle to the back, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle, purl 2.

Small: Repeat rows 1-6 5 Times

Medium: Repeat rows 1-6 6 Times

Large: Repeat rows 1-6 7 Times

Complete decrease over the next 6 rows.

  1. Knit 3, k2 tog, knit 3, purl 2 – repeat over the row
  2. Knit 2, k2 tog, knit 3, purl 2 – repeat over the row
  3. Knit 2, SSK, knit 2, purl 2 – repeat over the row
  4. Knit 5, p2 tog – repeat over the row
  5. Knit 1, CDD, knit 1, purl 1 – repeat over the row
  6. CDD, purl 1 – repeat over the row

Elasticated top

Cut yarn. Thread elastic through remaining stitches and tie to create a stretchy loop for the hair. I have a lot of thick hair, and I prefer this method for the top of the hat.

And here it is with the removable Pom-Pom.

16 responses to “Lobster Claw Cable Ponytail Hat”

  1. joyce Avatar
    joyce

    Hi, have enjoyed knitting this pattern…till I got to the decrease row 5. What does cdd mean…I know probably stupid question.Hope to hear from you.
    Thanks,
    Joyce

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    1. juanamac Avatar
      juanamac

      Ah, it’s a centre double decrease. Slip 2 together as if to knit, knit one, pass 2 slipped stitches over the knit stitch together.

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      1. Judy Churchill Avatar
        Judy Churchill

        Isn’t that the same as SSK? If so, why not say that, or if not what is SSK??

      2. juanamac Avatar
        juanamac

        It’s not the same…. SSK decreases by one. The centre double decrease does 2 at a time with the middle stitch staying in one place and the side stitches leaning in behind it….

    2. joyce Avatar
      joyce

      Thanks so much for getting back to me.

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      1. juanamac Avatar
        juanamac

        Not a problem at all. I’m so pleased you are enjoying the pattern.

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  3. Suzanne Carlson Avatar
    Suzanne Carlson

    I left a message yesterday, but appears to have gotten lost. Love pattern,but what do you with cut end of yarn after crown decrease? Ready to put in elastic and wear.

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    1. juanamac Avatar
      juanamac

      Heya- just darn in the yarn tail without going around the hole… down the cable, not around. Does that make sense? But darn it in after putting in the elastic. (It makes things easier)

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  4. Suzanne Carlson Avatar
    Suzanne Carlson

    Thanks, Iam on it!

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  5. Suzanne Carlson Avatar
    Suzanne Carlson

    How do you thread the elastic thru stitches and not have it show? Tried it and always showed. Then tried just a I cord bind off ,but too firm. Still love this pattern except for that pesky ending! Am trying to have these ready for 🎄

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  6. Kathy Avatar
    Kathy

    How do you attach the removable pom pon?

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    1. juanamac Avatar
      juanamac

      I use a large button on the Pom-Pom, and then twist the elastic from the opening around that. I find it works nicely.

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  8. MARY MEIER-ROEDER Avatar
    MARY MEIER-ROEDER

    I just discovered this beautiful pattern and signed up to receive information from your blog.

    Is there a way to print out this pattern (without all the ? Maybe I overlooked the place/button to do this. I am still old school and like to print out patterns.

    Thanks!

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    1. juanamac Avatar
      juanamac

      Hiya – I haven’t made the pattern as a download…. I’ll see what I can do.

      Reply

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