Textured Twisted Cabled Beanie

Materials Needed:

• Medium weight yarn (approximately 200 yards)
• 6 mm (J) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

12 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in twisted cable pattern

Pattern Instructions:

Brim:

1. Make a slip knot and chain 10.
2. Row 1: HDC in the 2nd chain from hook and across. (9 HDC)
3. Row 2-6: Chain 1, turn, HDC in each stitch across.
4. Leave a long tail for sewing. Fold and seam the short ends together to form a loop.

Main Body:

1. Switch yarn to the body color and crochet into the brim.
2. Row 1: Chain 1, and work 9 HDC across the brim opening.
3. Row 2: Chain 2 (counts as first DC), DC into next stitch, then FPDC (front post double crochet) in the next, repeat until the end. (9 stitches)
4. Row 3: Chain 2, then work a TC (triple crochet) in the next, followed by 1 HDC in the next stitches to form a textured look.
5. Row 4-12: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 alternately until reaching the desired height (about 8 inches).

Crown Decrease:

1. Row 1: *DC in next 4 stitches, then DC 2 together; repeat from * till the end. (7 stitches left)
2. Row 2: *DC in next 3 stitches, then DC 2 together; repeat from * till the end. (5 stitches left)
3. Row 3: *DC in next 2 stitches, then DC 2 together; repeat from * till the end. (3 stitches left)
4. Row 4: *DC 2 together until the last stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Optional Pom Pom:

Create a pom pom using remaining yarn and attach it to the top of the beanie for a playful touch.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends, turn the beanie right side out, and enjoy your beautiful new accessory!