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Knitting this pattern would be an excellent introduction to cables without a cable needle. To help you on your way I have created a video tutorial showing my favourite method of cabling without a cable needle.

There is also a new tutorial showing the German Twisted cast-on - my all time favourite hat cast on!

Visit #knitsharelearn on my website to view tutorials.

Beek | Verb: to bask or warm before a fireplace, stove, or bonfire.

In the north, January brings with her cold, biting winds and the urge to snuggle away from the winter, waiting for the worst of the weather to pass by. For the days when hunkering down against the storm is not an option, everyone needs a toasty hat!

Beek is the ideal winter companion. Worked quickly in sumptuously warm and soft baby Alpaca, this hat will be off the needles and warming your frozen ears in no time.

Worked from the brim to the crown with a simple twist cable design, this fuss free knit is a delight.

Five sizes mean you can easily knit hats for all the family.

Materials

Rainbow Heirloom Lush Chunky (100 g / 3.53 oz, 100 m / 110 yds, 100% baby Alpaca), 1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s).
Shown in:
Toddler fitted – Princess Rockstar
Toddler slouchy – Grey Goose
Adult S/M - Natural

Sample in size Adult S/M used 95g. Pom Pom requires yarn from an extra skein for the Adult M.
Sample in size Toddler Fitted used 75g plus additional yarn for pom pom.

5 mm / US8 circular needle 40cm / 16in length (or 80cm / 32in length for magic loop)

6 mm / US10 circular needle 40cm / 16in length (or 80cm / 32in length for magic loop)

6 mm / US10 set of DPNs for crown decreases, or longer circular needle for magic loop

One stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Cable needle (unless doing cables without a cable needle)

Gauge

16 sts and 25 rows over 10cm / 4in in mixed rib, using 5mm / US8 (blocked)

16 sts and 22 rows over 10cm / 4in in textured cable pattern, using 6mm / US10 (blocked)

Sizes

Baby (Toddler-Fitted, Toddler-Slouchy, Adult S/M, Adult L)

Finished hat circumference: 35 (40, 40, 45, 50)cm / 13.75 (15.75, 15.75, 17.75, 19.75)in

To fit head circumference: 40 – 45, (45 – 50, 50 – 55, 55 - 60)cm / 16 –18 (18-20, 20 – 22, 22 - 24)in

Finished length from brim to crown: 16 (18, 20, 23, 24)cm / 6.5 ( 7.25, 7.75, 9, 9.5)in