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DIY: Four Cable Slouchy Beanie

12/5/2014

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I absolutely love this beanie. It looks super complex, works with most outfits, and who doesn't love a good slouchy beanie? This pattern is definitely an intermediate to advanced design, but it was a very good practice with cable. It involves quite a bit of yarn, but the Super Saver ball is huge, so one ball of yarn is plenty: I was actually able to make two of these hats with one ball. 

Please note that C#F refers to bringing the cable towards the knitter (to the inside of the hat). C#B refers to bringing the cable away from the knitter (to the outside of the hat). If there are no parentheses (C#()F/B), K all stitches in the cable.  

Materials:

Yarn: 
Red Heart Super Saver Size 4

Needles: 
US 5 circular
US 7 circular
US 7 straight x 4

Let's Get Started!

Using US 5 circular needle, cast on 100 sts.
5.5 inches (approx. 45 rnds): *K2, P2*
inc rnd: *(K2,P2)2 times, inc 1 st in next st (K), P1, inc 1 st in next st (P), (K2, P2)2 times* = 110 sts
Switch to US 7 circular needle. 
1 rnd: *K2, P2, K2, P2, C4(P2,K2)B, C4(K2,P2)F, P2, K2, P2*
2 and all even numbered rnd: K the knit sts and P the purl sts
3 rnd: *K2, P2, K2, P4, C4B, P4, K2, P2*
5 rnd: *K2, P2, (C4(P2,K2)B, C4(K2,P2)F)2 times, P2* 
7 rnd: *K2, P4, C4F, P4, C4F, P4*
9 rnd: *K2, P2, (C4(K2,P2)F, C4(P2,K2)B)2 times, P2*
11 rnd: *K2, P2, K2, P4, C4B, P4, K2, P2*
13 rnd: *K2, P2, (C4(P2,K2)B, C4(K2,P2)F)2 times, P2* 
15 rnd: *K2, P4, C4F, P4, C4F, P4*
17 rnd: *K2, P2, (C4(K2,P2)F, C4(P2,K2)B)2 times, P2*
19 rnd: *K2, P2, K2, P4, C4B, P4, K2, P2*
20-22 rnd: K the knit sts and P the purl sts
23 rnd: *K2, P2, K2, P4, C4B, P4, K2, P2*
25 rnd: *K2, P2, K2, P2, C4(K2,P2)F, C4(P2,K2)B, P2, K2, P2*
26-28 rnd: K the knit sts and P the purl sts
Switch to US 7 straight needles when needed.
29 rnd: *K2, (P2, K2)2 times, (P2tog)2 times, (K2, P2)2 times* = 100 sts
30 and all even numbered rnd: K the knit sts and P the purl sts
31 rnd: *K2, P2tog, (K2, P2)3 times, K2, P2tog* = 90 sts
33 rnd: *K2, P1, K2, P2tog, K2, P2, K2, P2tog, K2, P1* = 80 sts
35 rnd: *K2, (P1, K2)2 times, P2tog, (K2, P1)2 times* = 75 sts
37 rnd: *(K2, P1)2 times, K2tog, P1, K2tog, P1, K2, P1* = 65 sts
39 rnd: *K2, P1, K2tog, (P1, K1)2 times, P1, K2tog, P1* = 55 sts
41 rnd: *K2tog, P1, (K1, P1)4 times* = 50 sts
43 rnd: *K2tog, (K1, P1, K2tog)2 times* = 35 sts
44 rnd: *K2, K2tog, K1, K2tog* = 30 sts
45 rnd: *K2tog, K1, K2tog* = 15 sts
46 rnd: *K2tog*, K1 = 8 sts
Thread yarn through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure. 

And You're Done!

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Smile c:
~michelle
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DIY: Double Cable Skullcap

11/19/2014

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It might not be cool enough here in SoCal to wear beanies just yet, but I'm getting ready for when it is by knitting like crazy! I brought so much yarn with me - and this fall, I plan off experimenting with as many different patterns and techniques as I can. I started off with some basic cable practice - the double cable (AKA horseshoe cable).

Please note that C#F refers to bringing the cable towards the knitter (to the inside of the hat). C#B refers to bringing the cable away from the knitter (to the outside of the hat).

Materials:

Yarn: 
Loops and Threads Cozy Wool Size 6

Needles: 
US 11 circular
US 13 circular
US 13 straight x 4

Let's Get Started!

Using US 11 circular needle, cast on 56 sts.
1-5 rnd: *K1. P1* 
6 rnd: *K1. inc 1 st in next st (P)* = 84 sts
Switch to US 13 circular needle. Switch to US 13 straight needles when needed.
1 rnd: *P2. K12*
2 rnd: *P2. C6F. C6B*
3-7 rnd: *P2. K12*
8 rnd: *P2. C6F. C6B*
9 rnd: *P2tog. K12* = 78 sts
10-13 rnd: *P1. K12*
14 rnd: *P1. C6F. C6B* 
15 rnd: *P1. (K2tog. K1)4 times* = 54 sts
16-19 rnd: *P1. K8*
20 rnd: *P1. C4F. C4B*
21 rnd: *P1. (K2tog)4 times* = 30 sts
22 rnd: *P1. K4*
23 rnd: *P1. (K2tog)2 times* = 18 sts
24 rnd: *P1. K2tog* = 12 sts
Thread yarn through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure. 

And You're Done!

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Smile c:
~michelle
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Wishlist: Sweater Weather

10/12/2014

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We've been having such warm weather recently, it's hard to believe we're almost halfway through October already! I'm still waiting on a cooler day, but in the meantime, I can always make sure I have plenty of sweaters when that day comes.
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Navy with Lapel Collar
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Faux Suede Patchwork Cable Knit
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Buffalo Sweater Jacket
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Teddy Bear Pullover
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Navy Blue Giraffe Print
Smile c:
~michelle
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