Twisted Incline Beanie

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The ‘Twisted Incline Beanie’ is a cute, textured hat that takes the classic look of a ribbed beanie and gives it a little cabling twist! It features the evergreen 2x2 ribbing embellished by some twisted cables arranged in diagonal lines which give it a captivating look while still keeping the pattern very easy to memorize. The addition of a pop of color to the cast-on and the tip of the hat makes for an eye-catching beanie that you will simply love to wear!

Construction:

The beanie is worked in the round from the bottom up. It starts with a tubular cast-on method that includes a color change, then the cuff is worked in 2x2 ribbing and folded. The body is worked in the same ribbing with the addition of some easy 1x1 twisted cables. After a final color change at the top of the hat, the crown is worked with simple decreases. Lastly, if that’s your style, top the beanie with a big pom-pom.

Description:

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner.

Skills Needed: Provisional cast on, Work in the round, Knit, Purl, Knit through the back loop, Decrease.

Sizes: A (B, C). Finished Circumference: 25 (35, 45) cm/10 (14, 18)" unstretched, comfortably stretching to approximately 38-46 (48-58.5, 58.5-66) cm/15-18 (19-23, 23-26)"

Finished Height - uncuffed: 25 (30, 30) cm/9.75 (11.75, 11.75)"

All 3 of these sizes will fit a wide range of heads thanks to the incredibly stretchy ribbed fabric!

           Hat shown in aqua and green in size B and in gray and pink in size C.

Materials:

Fingering weight yarn – for the biggest size MC: approximately 180 m/197 yds, CC: 70 m/77 yds;

Yarn used for sample: Valley Yarns Huntington, fingering weight yarn [CYCA 1] (50 g/1.8 oz, 199 m/218 yds, 75% Merino wool, 25% nylon) – for the aqua and green hat 1 skein in #28 Arctic (MC), 1 skein in #29 North Sea (CC); for the gray and pink hat 1 skein in #35 Light Grey Heather (MC);

Bona Yarns Neon Lights Gradient, fingering weight yarn [CYCA 1] mini skein (20 g/0.70 oz, 85 m/93 yds, 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon) – for the gray and pink hat 1 mini skein in Hot Damn! (CC); 

US size 2½ (3 mm) 40 cm (16") long circular needles, or at least 80 cm (32") long if using Magic Loop, or set of DPNs or preferred needles to work small circumferences;

US size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles in any length for provisional cast-on;

Waste yarn for cast-on;

10 (14, 18) removable stitch markers;

Tapestry needle;

Measuring tape.

Gauge:

40 sts and 39 rnds = 10 cm/4" in 2x2 Ribbing, unstretched, after blocking. 

To save time, take time to check the gauge.

Stay in touch:

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach me by email at skipsageneration@gmail.com

You can find me on Instagram @skipsageneration

Pattern Policy:

Design, text and photos are copyright of Antonia Cavaliere//Skips a Generation.

This pattern is for personal use only! The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted (for sale or free) over the internet or offline without my permission.

Thank you for choosing one of my patterns! Enjoy your new beanie and if you share your project online, please tag me and use the hashtags #twistedinclinebeanie and #SaGknits; I would love to see your projects. 😊