Crochet cables have held a special place in my heart since I first learned how to crochet post stitches. I continue to be in awe at how a stitch as simple as the post stitch can transform a plain crocheted fabric into one full of texture and interest. I love to incorporate crochet cables in a variety of different project types, such as hats, bags, slippers and more. Cables can be used to create a large range of designs from traditional to modern. You can find the free crochet cabled beanie pattern in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or on Etsy here.  *The ad-free PDF includes a bonus crochet stitch chart. 

 

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Although I really like simple, vertical crochet cable patterns, I LOVE cable patterns that create movement... cables that move inward and outward horizontally. I designed the diamonds & twists cable stitch pattern for this crochet beanie, but I can't wait to get a cabled crochet afghan on my hook soon... it'll be the perfect project to get me through the remaining winter months here in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. 

 

 

Aren’t personalized leather tags such a great finishing touch to add to our crochet items? I ordered these ones and a couple different wooden ones from an awesome online maker. You can find links to where I purchased and a tutorial on how to attach all of them HERE. 

 

 

 

Furls is shaking things up a bit this year by hosting a a weekly blog hop with some of their favorite designers! Follow along on the Furls blog HERE so you don't miss out on the 52 crochet & knit designs coming in 2020. Each designer will create a new crochet or knit design using Whims Merino yarn and their favorite Furls crochet hook. In the Furls post you'll find an updated list that includes a link to each new design as it's released.

For Week 4 of the Furls Blog Hop, I designed the Diamonds & Twists Cabled Beanie using Whims Merino DK yarn. 

 

The Yarn

DK weight yarn is a great yarn weight to use for more detailed crochet cables, especially when making a cabled beanie. This is why I chose Whims Merino DK Yarn by Furls for the Diamonds & Twists Cabled Beanie. Not only is Whims Merino DK Yarn perfect because of the weight, it's also perfect because of the way it's made. This yarn is a z-twist yarn made just for crocheters. You can read more about the z-twist yarn and watch a short video on the Furls website HERE.

Whims Merino DK yarn is a 50% superwash merino, 50% nylon yarn that is available in several great colors. It's a super soft and silky yarn that has a lot of bounce and sheen to it and because of the nylon content, it also has a lot of stretch. For this crochet cabled beanie pattern I used less than 2 hanks (now available as skeins). If you're looking for a great worsted weight yarn, check out their worsted weight version. 

 

 

 

Diamonds & Twists Cabled BEANIE – FREE CROCHET HAT PATTERN

The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.

Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF, including all photo tutorials, on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or on Etsy here. *The ad-free PDF includes a bonus crochet stitch chart. 

Save this pattern to your Ravelry favorites here.

Pin it for later here.

 

 

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Materials

• Yarn: DK Weight / 3 / 350 yards / Whims Merino DK in Light Grey was used for the sample in the photos.
• Crochet Hooks: Furls Odyssey Purple Crochet Hooks H/8/5.00mm; G/6/4.00mm 
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Scrap piece of yarn or stitch marker
• Faux Fur Pom (optional – I LOVE these poms!)

 

 

 

 

Experience Level: Intermediate

 

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• ext sc: extended single crochet (click HERE for tutorial)
• fpdc: front post double crochet (click HERE for tutorial)
• fptr: front post treble crochet (click HERE for tutorial)
• extsc2tog: extended single crochet decrease
• fpdc2tog: front post double crochet decrease by 1 (click HERE for tutorial)
• fpdc3tog: front post double crochet decrease by 2
• yo: yarn over
• rep: repeat
• rnd: round
• BLO: back loop only
• RS: right side
• standing sc: standing single crochet (click HERE for tutorial)
• See Special Stitches below for all cable stitch pattern definitions

 

Size

• One Size Fits Most Teens/Adults: fits 20-½″ - 23-½″ circumference

 

Gauge

• In ext sc: 20.5 sts = 4"; 7 rows = 1.5"

 

Notes

• I tend to crochet on the tighter side. You may need to go down a hook size (or two) to meet gauge if you crochet on the looser side.
• Yarn Notes: Furls Whims Merino in Light Grey was used for the sample shown in the photos. (196 yards / 180 m / 50% superwash merino / 50% nylon).
• Another comparable DK weight yarn may be used as long as gauge is met. Note that the yarn I used is half nylon so there is a lot of stretch to it. Some fibers, such as cotton and cotton blends, may not be suitable for this design.
• This beanie is constructed from the bottom up. You'll work the body of the hat up to the crown and then add a hat band.

 

Special Stitches

• Extended Single Crochet (ext sc): Insert hook into stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, yo, pull thru remaining two loops on hook. (click HERE for tutorial)
• Extended Single Crochet Decrease (extsc2tog): Insert hook into stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, yo, pull thru remaining loops on hook.
• Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc): Yo, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the designated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru remaining 2 loops. (click HERE for tutorial)
• Front Post Treble Crochet (fptr): Yo 2 twice, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the designated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, (yo, pull thru 2 loops) 3 times. (click HERE for tutorial)
• Front Post Double Crochet Decrease by 1 stitch (fpdc2tog): (yo, insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops on hook) twice, yo, pull thru all remaining loops on your hook. (click HERE for tutorial)
• Front Post Double Crochet Decrease by 2 stitches (fpdc3tog): (yo, insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops on hook) 3 times, yo, pull thru all remaining loops on your hook.
• Forward Cable 4 (FWD Cable 4): Skip each of the next 2 post sts, fptr around each of the next 2 post sts, working in front of the 2 fptr just worked, fptr around each of the 2 skipped post sts.
• Backward Cable 4 (BWD Cable 4): Skip each of the next 2 post sts, fptr around each of the next 2 post sts, working behind the 2 fptr just worked, fptr around each of the 2 skipped post sts.
• Forward Cable 6 (FWD Cable 6): Skip each of the next 3 post sts, fptr around each of the next 3 post sts, working in front of the 3 fptr just worked, fptr around each of the 3 skipped post sts. (click HERE for tutorial)
• Backward Cable 6 (BWD Cable 6): Skip each of the next 3 post sts, fptr around each of the next 3 post sts, working behind the 3 fptr just worked, fptr around each of the 3 skipped post sts.
   

 

 

 

 

Diamonds & Twists Cabled Beanie

 

Body of Hat Instructions

 

 

Crown Shaping

 

Hat Band

 

 

 

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