About

The perfect introduction to cable knitting, this super squishy and warm beanie can be worked up in hours! 

The Chunky Cable Beanie is worked bottom up on circular needles, so no seaming required. The simple cabling creates a lovely braided design, and is a staple and a go to knit hat on those super cold windy days, and if you get cold ears like me, the double brim does an awesome job of protecting them.

Techniques

This pattern uses the following techniques: knitting in the round, 1x1 rib, cabling, decreases, working a pom pom.

Gauge  

8 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch, on 12 mm [US 17] needles.

Size

Size Guide  This Chunky Cable Beanie is a one size fits all pattern, I’ve tried it on different head sizes 54-58cm / 21-23 inches with no complaints, and it is a snug fit.

Lying Flat
20cm / 8 inches across brim (unstretched).
32cm / 12.5 inches from top to folded down brim (without Pom Pom).

Materials

Suggested Needles
I personally like using 16 inch / 40 cm circular needles for working hats in the round, however if you like working a magic loop method, you can choose a longer circular needles size such as 32 inches / 80 cm.

• 10 mm [US 15] circular needles, 16 inches / 40 cm for the brim (metal circular needles 16 inches)

• 12 mm [US 17] circular needles 16 inches / 40 cm

• 12mm [US 17] DPNS for the decreases along the top.

Suggested Yarn
Wool And The Gang Crazy Sexy Wool
Lana Grossa Per Lei
Lionbrand wool Ease Quick & Thick
MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky
Malabrigo Rasta
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky
Hobbii Mayflower Molly
KnitPicks Alla Prima
Rowan Big Wool

Notions

• Yarn needle to weave in ends and bind off hem.
  
• Stitch markers 
  
• Scissors to cut yarn.
  
• Measuring Tape
  
• Optional Pom Pom maker