A rustic, cabled toque to knit in three sizes (S/M/L) and two yarn weights (worsted/bulky) for doing battle against deep-winter cold. Rich cable panels create a double-thick fabric that offers the ultimate in cozy protection for ears and forehead. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and elasticity.

Suggested Yarns: Heavyweight: any chunky yarn with 140 yards per 100 grams Midweight: light worsted yarn with 200 yards per 100 grams

Finished Size: Heavyweight: 20(22, 24) inches in circumference to fit heads up to 22(24, 26) inches around Midweight: 18(20, 22) inches in circumference to fit heads up to 20(22, 24) inches aroundd

Yarn requirements: Heavyweight: 125(140, 165) yards Midweight: 200(230, 260) yards

Gauge: Heavyweight: 14 sts and 22 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (unblocked) Midweight: 16sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (unblocked)

Needles: Heavyweight: size 10US (6.0mm) 16-inch circular needle (or size to obtain correct gauge) Midweight: size 9US (5.5mm) 16-inch circular needle (or size to obtain correct gauge) cable needle 2-3 sizes smaller than body needle