Aztec beanie/toque Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Girls, Women, Boys, Men

Item:

Hat

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

• Knit, Purl, Knit in the Round, Cast On, Bind Off, Increases, Decreases, Cables

Pattern Description:

This simple design failed initially, but the 2nd time was a charm. The original "prototype" pattern (swatch) started out with Malabrigo yarn (worsted weight), and didn't hold the stitch definition very well. I started the design for my husband, who had made a special request that I knit him a beanie of my own design. All he knew when he requested the beanie was that he wanted it to have cables or "braids" as he called it. The first go at the pattern had only cables that stood out in the pattern. After frogging the original project, I also went with a different yarn choice, Cascade Yarns Venezia (worsted weight), which is Merino Silk, 70% wool, 30% silk. The texture of the yarn is very nice and it is both warm and airy all at the same time. Thus the final product was set in motion. I added 2 knit stitches to form columns in between the cables to create a "columned" effect, similar to the columns of a Greek building. My husband's view of the finished hat was that it reminded him of the Aztec calendar, which on one had is true; the simple pattern has that sort of look to it. I hope you enjoy it knitting this hat; I look forward to seeing different yarns and colors.
For issues or questions about the pattern, please feel free to let me know. Send me a message on Ravelry, my ID is Rocky Moreno.
This is a free pattern, I only ask that you don't sell it, or use it to sell items with.