Fulton

Fulton is a striking watch cap that features bold and modern cables paired with a satisfyingly deep brim. Fulton is available in two styles–watch cap (shown) and a slouchy beanie–for versatility and style preference. This hat is worked seamlessly from the bottom up starting with an optional tubular cast on for a polished look and features cables that flow seamlessly from 2x2 ribbing.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
This pattern is written in one size; both versions measure 18” circumference, blocked and unstretched, to comfortably fit average adult head sizes 20-23”. Version A measures 9 1/2” long, Version B measures 8 1/2” long as worn with 2” brim folded up (10 1/2” total length, unfolded).

MATERIALS
Version A: 200 yards (183 meters) of worsted weight wool yarn
Version B: 220 yards (201 meters) of worsted weight wool yarn
Sample shown is Version B, knit in Hudson + West Co. Forge (worsted weight, 70% American Merino, 30% American Corriedale wool).

GAUGE
32-stitch chart repeat measures 4 1/2” wide, blocked and unstretched
28.5 stitches x 27 rows = 4” square in charted pattern knit in the round, blocked and unstretched

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needle Size A (both versions):
One pair 16” circular needles and one set double-pointed-needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge (36”+ circular needle can be substituted for 16” circular and DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round)
Recommended size: US 6 / 4.0 mm

Needle Size B (both versions):
One pair 16” circular needles one size smaller than gauge needle for ribbing
Recommended size: US 5 / 3.75 mm

Needle Size C (both versions):
One pair 16” circular needles two sizes smaller than gauge needle for (optional) tubular cast-on
Recommended size: US 4 / 3.5 mm

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate: Skills required for this pattern include casting on, knitting in the round, knitting cables, and decreasing.

PATTERN STYLE 
Instructions for cabled stitch patterns are provided in charted form only.

WHERE TO BUY
Fulton can be purchased directly (via Payhip) using the “Buy Pattern” button above, as well as on Ravelry and Lovecrafts.

FULTON was originally published in Hudson + West Co.’s Autumn/Winter 2019 Collection.

Photos by Harper Point Photography, courtesy of Hudson + West Co. Modeled by Brendan Macera.