A Tent in the Woods (Beanie)

A Tent in the Woods is a soft and cozy beanie, knitted in an easier, modified half fisherman’s rib that gives a brioche-like texture without the complexity.

The pattern features a straight-line ‘fern’ cable panel down the center, complementing the ridges of the half fisherman’s rib.

Written in one size (S/M to M/L), the stretchy ribbing accommodates a range of adult head sizes.

The design is named after the forest shelter ‘tent’ near my home, where I spend rainy days playing badminton with my kids — and sometimes even knitting.

Difficulty Level:

Intermediate

Sizing:

One size S/M to M/L - suits approximate head circumference 55 cm - 58cm (21.5-23 inches)

Yarn:

Choose a lofty DK (8 ply) yarn. A polwarth, merino, or mix of alpaca and merino works well.

Yarn suggestions:

• Broadway Yarns Merino Alpaca DK, 60% Superfine Merino 40% Alpaca, 133m per 50 grams.
• Rowan Alpaca Soft, 70% Wool, 30% Alpaca, 125m per 50 grams.
• Eden 8 Ply, 100% Polwarth Wool, 110m per 50 grams.

The example in the images is worked in Broadway Yarns Merino Alpaca DK, shade ‘Ecru’ (501).

Approximate Yardage:

200m (220 yards).

Needles:

• Round 3.75mm (US 4) needles for the ribbed band.
• Round 4mm (US 6) needles.
• Five 4mm (US 6) double-pointed cable needles for working the centre of the hat and cable.

Gauge:

25 sts and 40 rows in the modified half fisherman’s rib.