Who doesn’t love a classic beanie?! And, with gorgeous beaded cables and decreases?! This simple yet elegant beanie is knitted in the round on, first size 4 16-inch circular needles, and then, size 5 16-inch circular needles. The size 8 glass beads (optional) are pre-stranded and knitted into the stitches. There is a “fitted” and a “slouchy” version, and instructions for other sizes. The gauge is 6 stitches per inch.
You will need:
• 1 skein of Yarnitoli Sport weight (328 yds)
• Size US4 (3.5 mm) 16-inch circular needles
• Size US5 (3.75 mm) 16-inch circular needles
• Stranding needle
• Size 8 glass beads
• Beads for the brim: 99 (102)
• Beads for decreases: 182
(196)
• Cable needle
• Size US5 (3.75 mm) DPN’s (double-pointed
needles) or magic loop is fine