Chai Latte Beanie by Kalurah Hudson

Chai Latte Beanie

Knitting
October 2020
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
1 repeat
in cable patt. rep. measures 6" x 6"
US 13 - 9.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
85 yards (78 m)
One Size
English
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Design
This cabled beanie works up quickly with Super Bulky weight wool. The pattern is charted and also includes written instructions for the beanie.

Skills Required
Only two different 4-stitch cables are used for this hat, making this a great pattern for introducing yourself to cables. The pattern includes written instructions and video links for the 2/2 RC and 2/2 LC cables.

  • 2/2 LC : Slip next 2 stitches to CN and place at front of work, k2, then k2 from CN.

  • 2/2 RC : Slip next stitch to CN and place at back of work, k2, then k2 from CN.

  • Working a Centered Single Decrease. There is also a video link for this decrease.

  • Working on a 16”/40cm circular needle.

  • Adding the pom-pom is completely optional!

Pattern Difficulty
Advanced Beginner

Finished Measurements
Laying flat: 9.5”/24cm deep X 9.5”/24cm wide (blocked)

Note: This hat should fit the average teen/adult head size, up to a 24”/61-centimeter circumference.

Yarn
This yardage does NOT include a swatch.

Approximately 85 yards/78 meters of SUPER BULKY weight yarn. Do NOT substitute Chunky weight yarn.

Great yarns for this pattern: Knit Picks Tuff Puff Cascade Magnum Malabrigo Rasta Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick

Note: Yarn used in photo is KnitPicks Tuff Puff Color shown is “Snickerdoodle”.

Needles
Size US #13 (9 mm) 16” Circular Needle
Size US #15 (10 mm) 16” Circular Needle

Notions
Cable Needle
Tapestry Needle
Pom (optional)

Gauge
Worked in the round in cable pattern, blocked
17 stitches & 22 rounds = 6”/15cm wide x 6”/15cm deep

Note: You will not receive the proper gauge with some Super Bulky yarns. Make sure to use a yarn with a needle size suggestion of at least a size US 15.