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The Ballard is knitted in a beautiful cable pattern that is easy to memorize and suitable even for knitters who are just learning how to knit cables. The cable pattern is both charted and written row by row. The beanie is worked brim up and started with a tubular cast on, which makes the cast on edge neat and stretchy, although instructions are provided for the long tail cast on method as well. The brim has two options: a short and straight brim or a folded brim.
The Ballard beanie is named after the cozy and hip neighborhood in northern Seattle. It is known for its Nordic roots, the sandy beaches at Golden Gardens Park, the Sunday farmers market, and an extensive craft brewery scene. Check out also the matching Ballard pullover, tee and cowl patterns.
Size
Women’s medium (Men’s medium)
For head circumferences: 53-57 (57-61) cm / 20.75-22.5 (22.5-24) inches
Finished circumference: 48 (57) cm / 19 (22.5) inches
Total length (with short brim): 25 cm / 10 inches
Total length (with long brim unfolded): 34 cm / 13.5 inches
Yarn
Short brim version: 130 (160) m / 145 (175) yards of worsted weight yarn
Long brim version: 170 (205) m / 187 (225) yards of worsted weight yarn
Sample: 3 skeins of Fog & Fleece Sheepery Icelandic Handspun - Single Ply (Lopi style) (100% wool; 73 m / 80 yards per 50g), shown in taupe -2025 (Legacy).
Good alternatives for the yarn: Istex Lettlopi, Knitting For Olive Heavy Merino, De Rerum Natura Gilliatt
Needles
Note: Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge!
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3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches for the brim
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4 mm / US 6 circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches for the main part
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4 mm / US 6 double pointed needles or a circular needle with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for the top of the hat
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cable needle (if using)
Gauge
20 sts (one pattern repeat) = 9.5 cm / 3.75 inches on the larger needles
21 sts and 28 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches over cable pattern on the larger needles, after gentle blocking
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