Majority of the days, I wear my hair in a braid as it is an easy way to keep my hair out of my face. Especially with a toddler that is constantly on the move. My son excitedly begged me to make him another hat after he saw the green skein of yarn. Of course I agreed and got to work designing this beanie. Upon completion of this beanie, my husband commented that the cables look like plaited hair I usually wear and casually mentioned naming the pattern “Virgo’s Plait.” As I did not have a name in mind, I went with his suggestion.

Virgo’s Plait is a cable beanie that is knit in the round from the bottom up.

Size: 1 (2, 3, 4) - Intended to be worn with 3-5 inches / 8-13 cm of negative ease. When choosing a size, use the finished dimensions to choose a size that is 3-5 inches /8-13 cm smaller than the circumference of the wearer’s head. Sample measures 20 inches and is worn on a head with a circumference of 16 inches.

Finished Dimensions: 12 (16, 20, 24) inches / 30.5 (40.5, 51, 61) cm in circumference. 7.5 (8, 8, 8.5) inches / 19 (20.5, 20.5, 21.5) cm in height.

Recommended Yarn:
Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage - JBW Exclusive: Virgo Speckles. 100% Superwash Merino Wool, Worsted Weight, 215 yds. 115 grams 1 (1, 1, 1) skeins.

Approximately 98 (131, 163, 191) yards / 90 (120, 150, 175) meters of Worsted Weight Superwash yarn.

Recommended Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) and US 7 (4.5mm), or size required to obtain gauge, preferred method for working with small circumferences: 16 inch, double point, magic loop.

Notions: stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle

Gauge: 24 sts by 29 rounds equals 4x4 inch / 10x10 cm in the Plait Cable pattern in the round, after blocking.

Virgo’s Plait has been tech edited and test knit.