Messy Buns Cable Set by Elizabeth A. Cote

Messy Buns Cable Set

Knitting
December 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
10 stitches = 2 inches
in stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
185 - 210 yards (169 - 192 m)
child, teen, adult
English
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This versatile accessory can go from a hat to a cowl then back again with ease. Knit from the bottom up with ribbing and wrapped eyelet cables it finishes with a simple rolled edge stockinette. An I-cord slipped through the eyelet of the cable gives it instant convertibility. Perfect for ponytails or messy buns! Pattern includes bonus fingerless mitts.

Materials for Hat and Fingerless Mitts Set

Size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle 16 inch cable, size 7,dpns
2 Malabrigo rios or 300 yards of handspun worsted weight yarn (between 185-200 yards needed for hat alone depending on the size.)

Notions- 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, template for tassel

Sizes
Circumference size- child, 18 inches, teen 20 inches, adult 22 inches

This pattern is great for handspun yarn!

A special thank you to purlzum and clhuber for test knitting this pattern! Your input was invaluable.