Miami Cuban Cap
knitting pattern

This classic, unisex cap in five sizes (XS/S/M/L/XL) gets its name from a popular style of chain link with a similar appearance. This is a hat with the right amount of yummy texture to satisfy any appetite—it’ll be a “go” with a sleek dress coat or a casual tech jacket. Knit it with the doubled brim (shown here) for extra warmth around the ears or with a trim single brim for smooth urban style. Likewise, a slouchy length or close-fit size is up to you.

Shown here in Bare Naked Wools Finn Dandy sport; size S in color Sea Mist (cream) and size M in Fog (gray)

Matching Motif: Miami Cuban Mitts, Miami Cuban Scarf

Suggested Yarns: 

Bare Naked Wools Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, Targhee Tango Sport, Shetlandia Sport, Chebris Sport, Confection Sport, Modern Deco Sport, or Better Breakfast Fingering, or any sport yarn that knits to pattern gauge Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, elasticity, or yardage requirement.

Finished Size:
13.25(14.75, 16.5, 18, 19.75) inches around brim (unstretched) to fit heads measuring up to 19(21, 22.5, 24, 26.5) inches around

Yardage Requirements:
150(165, 185, 260, 285) yards

Gauge:
22 sts and 35 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles (washed and air-dried)
28 sts and 35 rows = 4 inches in cable pattern on larger needles (washed and air-dried)

Needles:
size 6US (4.0 mm) 16-inch circular needle and DPNs (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 4US (3.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle (or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle)
Cable needle several sizes smaller than gauge needle