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Dive right into your first cable project with this instructional and playful BT by Brooklyn Tweed pattern. We purposefully designed the First Cables Hat for new cable knitters, complete with clear explanations and easy charted and written instructions. This timeless design features basic stitches, simple shaping and an approachable 4-stitch cable cross and can be knit into a classic beanie or watchcap style. Five fun variations are included in the pattern’s downloadable companion, making this a chameleon project that will hold your interest long after you have mastered cable knitting.

This pattern is part of our BT by Brooklyn Tweed pattern line and is our free gift to you with the purchase of at least 2 skeins of DK weight yarn — simply add your yarn and pattern to the cart and enter code: first_cables_btxbt at checkout.

Designer: Jared Flood

Collection: BT by Brooklyn Tweed

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BT by Brooklyn Tweed patterns are skill-accessible knitting patterns written in a concise, visually appealing way. Each pattern offers an entry point into the larger world of Brooklyn Tweed yarns and patterns. Projects you make from BT by Brooklyn Tweed will be straightforward to knit and fun to wear!

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First Cables Hat

BT by Brooklyn Tweed

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Skill Level 1 of 5
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Arbor 3-ply Worsted-Spun DK Weight
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  • Product description

    Dive right into your first cable project with this instructional and playful BT by Brooklyn Tweed pattern. We purposefully designed the First Cables Hat for new cable knitters, complete with clear explanations and easy charted and written instructions. This timeless design features basic stitches, simple shaping and an approachable 4-stitch cable cross and can be knit into a classic beanie or watchcap style. Five fun variations are included in the pattern’s downloadable companion, making this a chameleon project that will hold your interest long after you have mastered cable knitting.

    This pattern is part of our BT by Brooklyn Tweed pattern line and is our free gift to you with the purchase of at least 2 skeins of DK weight yarn — simply add your yarn and pattern to the cart and enter code: first_cables_btxbt at checkout.

    Designer: Jared Flood

    Collection: BT by Brooklyn Tweed

    Share on social #BTxBT

    Explore the pattern: First Cables Hat Spotlight Video

    _________

    Fresh. Fun. Friendly.

    BT by Brooklyn Tweed patterns are skill-accessible knitting patterns written in a concise, visually appealing way. Each pattern offers an entry point into the larger world of Brooklyn Tweed yarns and patterns. Projects you make from BT by Brooklyn Tweed will be straightforward to knit and fun to wear!

    Learn more about BT by Brooklyn Tweed

     

  • Pattern materials

    YARN

    Brooklyn Tweed Arbor — 100% American Targhee Wool (145 yards / 132 meters per 50 grams)

    • 2 skeins
    • Photographed in colors Seaglass (beanie), Lovat (watchcap), Mesa (beanie with pom), Fleet (watchcap), and Potion (beanie)

    -OR-

    Brooklyn Tweed Dapple (60% Merino Wool, 40% Organic Cotton; 165 yards/151 meters per 50 grams)

    • 2 skeins


    YARDAGE

    • Approximately 150 / 230 total yards (137 / 210 meters) of Arbor yarn required for Beanie / Watchcap
    • Approximately 154 / 237 yards (141 / 217 meters) of Dapple yarn required for Beanie / Watchcap




  • Pattern specs

    CONSTRUCTION

    • Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.


    FINISHED DIMENSIONS

    • 20" (51 cm) circumference; 8¼"(21 cm) length


    GAUGE

    • 6 stitches per inch / 24 stitches per 4” (10 cm)
    • 8 rounds per inch; exact row gauge is not critical


    NEEDLES

    16” (41 cm) circular needle

    • Suggested size US 6 (4 mm)


    Double pointed needles

    • In same size as 16" circular above
    • Suggested size US 6 (4 mm)


    Smaller 16” circular (for brim)

    • 1-3 sizes smaller than main needle
    • Suggested size US 4 (3.5mm)


    TOOLS

    • Stitch markers
    • Cable needle
    • Tapestry needle


    Please note: the stitch patterns used for this accessory include both written and charted instructions.
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