DIY: Double Cable Skullcap

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!

Smile c:
~michelle