patterns >
2 Little Taniwha's Ravelry Store
> Braided Rivers Beanie - cable knit hat
![](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/elke83/936006751/Braided_Rivers_-_multi_pic.1_thumbnail.jpeg)
![Braided Rivers Beanie - bulky and super bulky weight merino wool knitting pattern](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/elke83/936006751/Braided_Rivers_-_multi_pic.1_small2.jpeg)
![Braided Rivers Beanie - multi-size bulky knit merino cable hat pattern](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/elke83/936004833/IMG_8948_small2.heic)
![Braided Rivers Beanie - super bulky cable knit hat pattern](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/elke83/929840699/IMG_8639_small2.heic)
![Braided Rivers Beanie - baby-child-adult size bulky knit merino cable hat pattern](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/elke83/936004834/IMG_8949_small2.heic)
![Braided Rivers Beanie - super bulky cable knit hat pattern](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/elke83/929840700/IMG_8640_small2.heic)
Braided Rivers Beanie - cable knit hat
This cable beanie was inspired by the braided rivers running from the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean in the Mackenzie region of New Zealand. These rivers are an important habitat for many native bird species and were important trade routes for indigenous Ngāi Tahu Māori. The hat is a quick knit and a great introduction to cabled knitting. Video tutorials are included for each cable stitch used, so it is suitable for knitters who are completely new to cabled knitting.
Pattern has been written for BOTH bulky and super bulky weight yarns.
Method:
Knit in the round, bottom up.
Skill Level:
Beginner+
A great introduction to cabled knitting. Video links included.
Sizes:
3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-3 years, small, medium, large.
Materials:
Bulky / chunky (weight 5) merino yarn
5mm (US 8, UK 6), 40cm (16”) circular needles
6mm (US 10, UK 4), 40cm (16”) circular needles
Super bulky / super chunky (weight 6) merino yarn
8mm (US 11, UK 0), 40cm (16”) circular needles
10mm (US 15, UK 000), 40cm (16”) circular needles
Stitch marker(s)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Faux fur pom pom (optional)
Thank you for joining me on this knitting adventure!
24111 projects
stashed
21165 times
90144 projects
stashed
39552 times
42855 projects
stashed
25453 times
7490 projects
stashed
3796 times
22557 projects
stashed
16882 times
1811 projects
stashed
1466 times
939 projects
stashed
765 times
- First published: June 2023
- Page created: June 18, 2023
- Last updated: July 25, 2023 …
- visits in the last 24 hours
- visitors right now