Loose Fit Cable Knit Beanie Pattern

Create a cozy and stylish look with this cable pattern beanie. Perfect for beginners and advanced knitters alike, this beanie is a great project for the colder months ahead.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply) in your choice of color
• Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) double-pointed knitting needles
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Instructions:

1. Cast on 80 stitches using the long-tail cast on method.
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
3. Work in a knit 2, purl 2 ribbing for 1.5 inches.
4. Begin the cable pattern:
   • Round 1: *Knit 4, purl 4, repeat from * to the end of the round.
   • Round 2: *C4B (slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle), p4, repeat from * to the end of the round.
   • Round 3: *Knit 4, purl 4, repeat from * to the end of the round.
   • Round 4: *P4, C4F (slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle), repeat from * to the end of the round.
   • Repeat rounds 1-4 until the hat measures 7.5 inches from the cast-on edge.
5. Begin decreasing:
   • Round 1: *K2, p2tog, k2, p4, repeat from * to the end of the round.
   • Round 2: *K2, p3, k2, p3, repeat from * to the end of the round.
   • Round 3: *K2, p2tog, k2, p2, repeat from * to the end of the round.
   • Round 4: *K2, p1, k2, p1, repeat from * to the end of the round.
   • Round 5: *K2, p2tog, k2, repeat from * to the end of the round.
   • Round 6: *K2, k2tog, k1, repeat from * to the end of the round.
   • Round 7: *K2tog, k2tog, repeat from * to the end of the round.
   • Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat.
6. Weave in all ends and block the hat to shape.
7. Your cozy cable knit beanie is now ready to wear!

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