Classically Cabled Beanie in Evergreen

Well, I've created yet another accessory that I won't be able to wear until winter.  Oh well.  I still think it's pretty!  I created this little beanie with the woods in mind, which you can see from the pine tree like cabling all around it!  It's incredibly easy to make once you get the hang of some basic cabling techniques, and the finishing takes hardly any time at all.  This is a good thing, since I absolutely despise finishing my projects.  All you have to do with this particular hat is weave through a few remaining stitches at the crown, and then weave in a couple loose ends, and it's ready to wear!

Materials

• 1 sk Caron Simply Soft in Dk Sage
• 2 size 8 circular knitting needles
• Cable needle
• Yarn sewing needle

Stitch Glossary

CB4: sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k2, then k2 from cn.

CF4: sl 2 sts to cn and hold to front, k2, then k2 from cn.

Hat

Cast on 88 sts and divide evenly between needles.  Join round.

Rounds 1-10: Work k1, p1 ribbing around.

Round 11: k around, increasing 26 sts evenly.

Round 12: *k12, (p1, k1) 3 times, p1; rep from * 6 times.

Round 13 (and all odd numbered rounds): rep Round 12.

Round 14: *CB4, k4, CF4, (p1, k1) 3 times, p1; rep from * 6 times.

Round 16: *k2, CB4, CF4, k2, (p1, k1) 3 times, p1; rep from * 6 times.

Repeat Rounds 13-16 9 times more.

Next 4 Rounds: k2tog around.

Leave a 12" tail, and weave through remaining sts.  Pull tight to form crown of hat.  Weave in all loose ends.