Hipster Cables

Slouchy hats are very "in" right now and there are tons of lovely slouchy beret and tam patterns available on Ravelry.  I thought I would contribute one more in a non-beret variety.  This is just a simple cabled hat that "slouches" just the way I like it.  It's also knit with bulky weight yarn, so it's warm and nice and quick.  Nothing too innovative, just easy and satisfying.  Enjoy!

Pattern:  Hipster Cables (Ravelry link!)

Yarn:  Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, Lion Brand

Needles:  size 10

Gauge:  8 stitches over 2 inches in stockinette

Directions:

CO 56, place marker, join in the round (don't twist!)
*K2, P2*, repeat * * to end.
Continue in 2x2 rib (by repeating the K2 P2 pattern) for 4.5"

Increase Round:   *K4, P2, K3, Kfb, P1*, repeat * * 4 times, K4, P2, K4, P2 [60 sts]
Round 1-2:      *K4, P2*, repeat * * to end for 2 rounds
Round 3:           *Hold 2 stitches forward, K2, K2 from cable, P2, K4, P2*, repeat * * to end
Round 4-7:      *K4, P2*, repeat * * to end for 4 rounds
Round 8:           *K4, P2, hold 2 stitches forward, K2, K2 from cable, P2*, repeat * * to end
Round 9-12:    *K4, P2*, repeat * * to end for 4 rounds

Round 13-22:  Repeat rounds 3 through 12

Decrease Rounds:   *K2, K2tog, P2*, repeat * * to end

*K3, P2*, repeat * * to end

*S1 K1 Psso, K1, P2*, repeat * * to end

*K2, P2*, repeat * * to end

*K2, P2tog*, repeat * * to end

*K2, P1*, repeat * * to end

*K2tog, P1*, repeat * * to end

K2tog to end

Cut end, thread through remaining loops and pull closed.

Weave ends and block if desired