How to Knit a CABLE & LACE BEANIE (Full Tutorial), by Sheep & Stitch on YouTube. 50 min 21 s.
- Video length
- 50 min 21 s
- Time to do it
- 6 to 8 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Check you can cast on, knit, purl, work 1x1 rib, make M1L and M1R increases, cable and decrease. Practise any stitch you have not used before.
Knit a small swatch in stockinette and measure it. You need 23 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm (4 in). Change needle size if your count is off.
Cast on the pattern's stitch count and join in the round without twisting. Work the 1x1 ribbed brim until it reaches the depth stated in the pattern.
Work the increase round, using M1L and M1R so the new stitches lean in the right direction. Count your stitches when you finish.
Learn how the charts work before you start. Each square is one stitch, you read every round from right to left, and blank squares are knit stitches.
Place a marker between each chart repeat, then work Chart 1 rounds 1 to 8. Slip the markers as you go and check the stitch count at the end of each round.
Move on to Chart 2 and work rounds 1 to 15. The crown narrows here, so switch to fewer needles or magic loop when the round gets tight.
Cut the yarn, thread it through the last stitches and pull tight. Weave in the loose ends on the wrong side with the tapestry needle.
Soak the hat in cool water, press it in a towel, then stretch it over a bowl covered with a plastic bag. Leave it to dry to 25 cm high and 56.5 cm around.
Tips and common mistakes
Put a marker between each chart repeat so a mistake stays inside one small section.
Check your stitch count at the end of every round instead of waiting until the chart is finished.
Slip a lifeline through your stitches before a new chart section so you can rip back safely.
Block the hat to the finished measurements, not smaller, or the lace will pull in and look tight.
Questions
What head size does this hat fit?
It is one size and fits a head between 53 and 56 cm (21 to 22 in). The blocked hat measures about 56.5 cm around and 25 cm tall.
Can I knit it on circular needles instead of double-pointed needles?
Yes. The pattern is written for 4 mm double-pointed needles, but you can work on a circular needle and use the magic loop method when the crown gets too small for the round.
How do I know my hat will come out the right size?
Knit a gauge swatch first. If you get more than 23 stitches per 10 cm, go up a needle size. If you get fewer, go down a size.
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