Bulls & Braids by Cheryl Beckerich

Bulls & Braids

Knitting
July 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Cable Pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
220 yards (201 m)
22" in circumference, 8.5 in high
English
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Bulls & Braids combines a horseshoe cable and braids for cable fun. The horseshoe cables are placed tight together, which makes them resemble bull horns. The crown of the hat is one of the best features as the cables join together beautifully to close the top of the hat.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Size
22 in/56 cm in circumference
8.5 in/21.5 cm in height

Gauge
27 sts & 34 rows=4-in/10-cm in cable pattern

Materials
2 Skeins Cascade 220 Superwash, 100 % Superwash Wool,100 g/3.5 oz, 220 yds 200 m

or 230 yards DK or Light Worsted weight yarn

Size 6 US/4 mm 16-in/40-cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size 4 US/3.5 mm 16-in/40-cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size 6 US/4 mm double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Cable needle
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle