This pattern is featured in the book Knit a Little by Marie Greene.

If I could only choose one stitch to knit for the rest of my life, it would be cables. Okay, maybe that’s not entirely true. My first choice would be stockinette stitch for its versatility, but cables are a very close second. Cables are warm, cozy and gorgeous – what’s not to love? The details in this pattern look extra impressive, but they’re brilliantly simple to knit.

Richly cabled with a close fit and folded brim, The Gansey Beanie will keep your interest without requiring a lot of extra focus.

Yarn
Worsted weight | Malabrigo Rios | 100% superwash merino wool | 210 yards/ 192 meters in 100 g | 105 (120, 136, 156, 177, 202) yards/ 96 (110, 124, 143, 162, 185) meters

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Preemie (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Sm, Adult Lg)

Finished Measurements
Head circumference: 10 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) in/25 (35, 40, 45, 50, 55) cm
Brim to crown (folded): 4.75 (6, 7, 7, 7.5, 8) in/11.75 (15, 17.5, 17.5, 18.75, 20) cm

Needles
US Size 5/3.75 mm (12-16 in/30-40 cm) circular needle – ribbing
US Size 6/4mm (12-16 in/30-40 cm) circular needle – body of hat
US Size 6/4mm DPNs – to close crown

Gauge
22 st and 28 rows in 4 in/10 cm with largest needle in cable pattern, blocked

Notions
Darning needle to weave ends
Cable needle