A classic beanie with a twist, cable that is. Winding Trail is a quick knit that takes a simple classic beanie and adds twisting cables along one side. These cables twist and turn all the way to the crown, just like hiking trails. Worked in aran weight yarn makes this a fun fast knit for any cable lover or beginner.
Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Sizes
18 (20, 22)” / 45.5 (51, 56) cm circumference x
8.5” / 21.5 cm tall

Yarn

• Aran weight yarn; 120 yards/110 m; 2oz/60g
• Sample used: Paintbox, Wool Mix Aran; 50% Wool, 50% Acrylic; 196yds/180m; 3.5oz/100g; 1 skein in Granite Gray

Needles

• US6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle
• US7/4.5mm 16”/40cm circular needle and DPNs
• Cable needle

Notions
2 stitch markers, recommend using 2 different styles, 1 for Beginning of Round marker, 1 for marking end of cable section (optional)
Tapestry needle

Gauge
20 sts x 24 rows = 4” / 10cm square in Stockinette st in the round

Skills Required
Basic knitting skills
Knitting in the round
Cable knitting (pattern is written and charted)