Happy Birthday to Me!
Born in late July, my birthday fall on the cusp between the sign of Cancer and Leo. When I first saw the blue with the color flecks in this yarn, I absolutely fell in love. Since completing the sample, it has become my favorite beanie to grab and wear on a day to day basis. Since the cable pattern looks like waves and not wanting to use the word cancer in the title, I looked to the symbol of the Zodiac, the crab. Thus the name “Waves of the Crab” was born.

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) - Intented to be worn with 4-6 inches / 10-15 cm of negative ease. When choosing a size, use the finished dimentions to choose a size that is 4-6 inches / 10-15 cm smaller than the circumference of the wearer’s head. Sample measures 17 inches and is worn on a head with a circumference of 21 inches.

Finished Dimensions 13 (15, 17, 18.8, 207) inches / 33 (38, 43, 47.5, 52.2) cm in circumference. 7.5 (7.5, 8.5, 8.5, 9.5) inches / 19 (19, 21.5, 21.5, 24) cm in height.

Recommended Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage - JBW Exclusive Cancer Speckles. 100% Superwas Merino Wool, Worsted Weight, 215 yards. 100 grams 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skeins.

Approximately 129 (147, 190, 212, 262) yards / 118 (135, 174, 194, 240) meters of Worsted Weight Superwash yarn.

Recommended Needles US 6 (4.0mm) and US 7 (4.5mm), or size required to obtain gauge, preferred method for working with small circumferences: 16 inch, double point, magic loop.

Notions stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle and a faux fur pom pom (optional).

Gauge 25 sts by 32 rounds equals 4x4 inch / 10x10 cm in Waves Cable pattern in the round after blocking.

This pattern has been tech edited and tested.
Tech Edited by Melinda of RhyFlowerKnits