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Knitted Beanie

December 5, 2014 By Lauren 6 Comments

merino wool hatAs I mentioned earlier, I have picked up my knitting needles again and it has been wonderful! I finished the shawl/scarf that took me way longer than it should have so I picked an easier, shorter project for the next one: a knitted beanie. This one I decided to make for Cody since he wears beanies more often than I do plus it was probably time I make something for him instead of myself (He did get this awesome guitar blanket though). 

I loved working on this hat! It was relatively easy and very quick to make! Those are the best kind of projects. I had to learn to cable for this project, but thanks to YouTube I had plenty of resources.

cable stitch hatCabling ended up being a lot easier than I thought it would be. It’s very intimidating! but with a little bit of practice I got the flow down and was able to add them easily. 

For this hat I used Meat and Potatoes by Emily Williams. You can download it on Raverly which is convenient and affordable. I used Malabrigo worsted merino wool yarn in Stone Blue.

knitted beanieIt is so unbelievably soft and warm and not itchy at all. It is merino wool which is always a good options! Plus there is a slight color variation through the yarn that is gorgeous! I think I will make something else out of this yarn because I loved it that much. 

blue beanieThe tricky part for me was at the end when I had to switch to double pointed needles to finish the top. I have never used double pointed needles before so I was figuring it out as I went along. I think I need to watch some more YouTube videos before I use them again for some tips. It was a little awkward… 

I enjoyed making this hat so much I think I will make another hat. It’s been so cold in Portland the last few days they are needed! Does anyone have pattern recommendations? knitted hat

 

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  1. Aunt Carla says

    December 6, 2014 at 9:34 am

    This is good looking! Way to go, Lauren! Your talent is shining through—-again! When I cut my hair off, I’ll wear a beanie, too. Until then, my hair always looks bad with a hat on. I love the color, Lauren. I like your wrapping paper basket in Good Housekeeping, too.

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    • Lauren says

      December 6, 2014 at 10:23 am

      Thanks Aunt Carla! Hats like this do flatten your hair. You have to commit to wearing it all day.

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  2. Alicia | Jaybird says

    January 25, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    That hat turned out so cute! I just started knitting again after a long time, but I’m a beginner and haven’t tried a hat (beyond a tube with one end stitched together) or cables yet. They’re both on my list for 2015 projects, though.

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    • Lauren says

      January 26, 2015 at 5:10 pm

      Hats are really fun because they are so quick to make! Cables are fun too since they add extra dimension! Good luck on your projects in 2015.

      Reply
  3. Anna @ The Beauty Section says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    This looks really really great!! Beautiful color too!

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