Top-down Braided Beanie by Julee O'Maelmacasa

Top-down Braided Beanie

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Knitting
March 2020
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Cables in US 13
US 13 - 9.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
115 - 130 yards (105 - 119 m)
One size fits most
English
Free Pattern also available for free: info in notes
This pattern is available for $6.00 USD
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PATTERN NOTES

  • This beanie is made on circular needles which means less finishing after it’s complete.
  • It’s top-down design allows your to try the beanie on as your make it. This means you can customize it to the length you would like!
  • Add a pom pom or fur ball to the top for a decorative touch.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

  • US 13 (9 mm) double pointed needles (or size needed to obtain the gauge)
  • US 13 (9 mm) 16” circular needles
  • US 10.5 (6.5mm) 16” circular needles for ribbing

GAUGE
12 sts x 24 rounds= 4” with US 13 (9mm) needles in cable design

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Adult: 18” x 8.5”

YARN
BODY: Premier Yarns in Serenity Chunky (#5 Bulky Weight; 100% Acrylic; 3.5 oz/100g, 109 yards/100m). 1 skein.
Color used: Chocolate.

BRIM: Premier Yarns in Serenity Chunky (#5 Bulky Weight; 100% Acrylic; 3.5 oz/100g, 109 yards/100m). 1 skein.
Color used: Pristine

BODY: About 1.6oz/45 g, 60 yards/55m required
BRIM: About 0.9oz/25 g, 55 yards/50m required

Skills to explore: top-down knitting, knitting in the round, cables, following a chart