Knitted Banded Cable Beanie
Step into the world of warmth and style with our exquisite Cozy Cable Knit Beanie. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this beanie is the perfect accessory to keep you snug and fashionable during the colder months. The intricate cable knit pattern adds a touch of elegance, while the banded design ensures a comfortable and secure fit. Made from high-quality, soft yarn, this beanie is not only cozy but also durable, promising to be your go-to winter companion for years to come. Whether you're heading out for a brisk walk or simply lounging by the fireplace, the Cozy Cable Knit Beanie will effortlessly elevate your winter wardrobe.
Yarn: Berroco Vintage Chunky (52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon; 136 yards [125 meters]/100 grams); #6146 Azure - one skein
Needles: One 16" circular needle in size US 9, one 16" circular needle in size US 10, one set of double pointed needles (dpn), also in size US 10, and a cable needle (cn)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker
Gauge: 14 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette
So let's make a hat! Using your size 9 needle, then, cast on 75 stitches, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll work our ribbing as follows:
Ribbing Row: * (k1, p1) twice, k1; rep from *
m1r, k6, m1l, p1, k1, p1, m1r, k6 * (90 stitches)
Knit this transition row. And once it's done, it's time to begin our main pattern, which goes as follows:
Rows 1 & 3: * k7, p2, k1 through back loop (k1-tbl), p2, k6 *
Rows 2 & 4: * k7, p2, k1, p2, k6 *
Row 5: * k1, slip next 3 stitches to cn and hold in back, k3, k3 from cn, p2, k1-tbl, p2, slip next 3 stitches to cn and hold in front, k3, k3 from cn *
Rows 6, 8, 10 & 12: * k7, p2, k1, p2, k6 *
Rows 7, 9 & 11: * k1, yo, k3, pass yo over last 3 knit stitches, k3, p2, k1-tbl, p2, k3, yo, k3, pass yo over last 3 knit stitches *
Row 13: * k1, slip next 3 stitches to cn and hold in front, k3, k3 from cn, p2, k1-tbl, p2, slip next 3 stitches to cn and hold in back, k3, k3 from cn *
Rows 14 & 16: * k7, p2, k1, p2, k6 *
Row 15: * k7, p2, k1-tbl, p2, k6 *
Knit rows 1 - 16 and then knit rows 1 - 11 again. Then we'll move to our decrease, which goes as follows:
Decrease Row 1: * k7, p2tog, k1, p2tog, k6 * (80 stitches)
Decrease Row 2: * k1, slip next 3 stitches to cn and hold in front, k3, k3 from cn, p1, k1-tbl, p1, slip next 3 stitches to cn and hold in back, k3, k3 from cn *
Decrease Row 3: * k2, k2tog, k3, p1, k1, p1, k3, ssk, k1 * (70 stitches)
Decrease Row 4: * k1, k2tog, k3, p1, k1-tbl, p1, k3, ssk * (60 stitches)
You may want to transfer your work to your dpns about now...
Decrease Row 5: * k5, p3tog, k4 * (50 stitches)
Decrease Row 6: * k3, k2tog, p1, ssk, k2 * (40 stitches)
Decrease Row 7: * k2, k2tog, p1, ssk, k1 * (30 stitches)
Decrease Row 8: * k1, k2tog, p1, ssk * (20 stitches)
Decrease Row 9: slip first 2 stitches from 1st dpn to last dpn, then; * p1, slip 2 together knitwise-k1-p2sso (10 stitches)
Knit decrease rows 1 - 9. Clip yarn tail and, using tapestry needle, thread through remaining 10 stitches. Pull tight, thread to inside of hat, and knot. Tuck in ends.