Braid beanie by Un Peu Sauvage

Braid beanie

Knitting
October 2017
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
153 - 175 yards (140 - 160 m)
adult size
English
This pattern is available for €6.00.

I’ve been making this beanie for at least two years, but I’ve made a couple of changes and I quite like it.
This beanie is made with two colours, but you can you just one or more than two, the important thing is to have fun knitting it and then stay warm :)

Finished measurements (after blocking):
Circumference 32 cm/ 12.5 inches
Long 25 cm/ 9.8 inches

Materials:
Colour A: 1 yarn of Nepal Drops (65% wool, 35% alpaca), colour 0500
Colour B: 1 yarn of Alaska Drops (100% wool), colour 58
You can also use Cyrano from De Rerum Natura (you will find more informations in the pattern).
Circular Knit Needles 5 mm/ UK 6 / US 8
Marker
Cable needle
Wool needle

Gauge:
10 cm x 10 cm, 17 stitches x 22 rows

What you need to know:
Work in the round, knit and purl
Knit cables