Inspired by the poem “October” by Robert Frost, this beanie pattern features twisted cabled ribbing separating delicate cables, evoking falling leaves, twisting branches, or rushing water. I designed this cozy beanie pattern to coordinate with the October Morning Socks pattern.

Yarn

You’ll need one to two (1 to 2) approx. 100 g skeins of DK weight yarn, 231 yards each.

Sample 1 (red) shown in Sewrella Yarn Classic DK. 100% Superwash Merino. 231 yds / 100 g. Colorway: Hot Toddy.

Sample 2 (orange) shown in Voolenvine Smitten DK. 80% Superwash Merino / 10% Cashmere / 10% Nylon. 231 yds / 100 g. Colorway: Pumpkin Kombucha.

Gauge

33 sts x 31 rows over 4” x 4” in unblocked, unstretched 1x1 twisted ribbing. Gauge obtained by the designer using US 3/3.25 mm

Sizes

Baby, (Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Sm), Adult M, Adult L, Adult XL sized to fit head circumferences 14”-16”, (16”-18”, 18”-20”, 20”-22”), 22”-24”, 24”-26”, 26”-28”.

Approximate Yardage

• 90 - 450 yds.
• Yardage will depend on the size you knit and options selected.
• If you are knitting an Adult M size with either brim option or if you are knitting a Child size with a folded brim, it is advisable to have 2 skeins of DK weight yarn (231 yds / 100 g).
• Samples are knit in size Teen/Adult Sm. Sample 1 features a Folded brim and Modern rise: 250 yards. Sample 2 features a Standard brim and Classic rise: 175 yards.