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Saxon Braid Cabled Cap Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Men, Women

Item:

Hat

Skill Level:

Advanced

Basic Skills Necessary:

cast on
knit
purl
k into back of stitch
p into back of stitch
k2tog
slip a stitch
cross a 4-stitch cable
pick up stitches from a chain selvedge
bind off
yarn over

Pattern Description:

I love the Saxon Braid cable pattern and thought it would make a great cap. The tricky part was figuring out how to graft the cable in pattern (illustrated instructions are included in the pattern). This 11-page pattern includes both written instructions and a chart for knitting the cable strip (you can use either or both); written instructions for picking up stitches and knitting the crown and bottom edging of the cap, with three edging options (including one I call Braided Bind-Off, which I haven't seen before); pictures of the completed cap; and a 5-page photo tutorial on grafting the stitches together in pattern (including a summary at the end to help you graft other patterns).

Gauge:

In stockinette stitch, 16 sts = 4 inches 23.5 rows = 4 inches

Materials:

Patons Classic Wool, 1 ball
16 or 20-inch Circular needle, size 8
One set size 8 double point needles
Blunt-tipped yarn needle
Cable needle
Safety pin-type stitch marker

Suggested yarn:

210 yards of Worsted weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Patons Classic Wool