3.16.2010

16-Sixteen Cable Hat



I just had the pleasure of knitting the 16 cable beret by Circe Belles Boucles.
What an amazing pattern!

The pattern is simple, quick and not fussy at all..
There are only 4 cable crosses in the whole hat!

I love these how these over sized dramatic cables look..


Such a fun knit!

I made a few minor modifications to my version. I made the largest slouchiest version and added one extra cable cross before decreasing. I just felt that it should be there.

Also I eliminated some of the plain knit rounds in the decrease portion.

I'm really happy with how it turned out.

Its so soft and cushy and WARM.

Perfection.


The lovely yarn I have to thank for making this hat possible is Louisa Harding Thistle.
It offers a truly decadent knitting experience.

This hat took 3 balls, but if you were to make the smaller version,
you could definitely squeeze this pattern out of 2.
I just barely had to dip into that 3rd ball of yarn.

Check out my latest podcast episode to hear more about this yarn and
how to enter to win both yarn and pattern!



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35 comments:

  1. HollyMarch 16, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    I've made that hat before! I absolutely love the hat it's so comfy and fun!

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  2. crookedknitsMarch 16, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    oh my gosh. love love love!!

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  3. kelliemorganMarch 16, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Love it! Cannot figure out the link to podcast. I would love to win!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 16, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    I totally love it!

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  5. SIONAMarch 17, 2010 at 12:54 AM

    ¡que bonito!
    un abrazo,
    SIONA

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  6. circébbMarch 17, 2010 at 1:09 AM

    you were totally right adding a cable row before the decreases; this was corrected a long time ago in the pattern but I think I didn't send you the update!!!

    You hat is very well done in this yarn and the pictures are so beautiful. Thanks Alana!!!

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  7. UnknownMarch 17, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    It looks lovely - I'm liking the colour too. Think I might have to give this a go.

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  8. CarolMarch 17, 2010 at 5:20 AM

    This looks beautiful! Makes me want to make one--but maybe I'll wait until next year since spring is around the corner.

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  9. MartaMarch 17, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    So, so gorgeous!! Love the way it turned out!

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  10. DawnMarch 17, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    Just gorgeous! Love that yarn!

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  11. Caroline Dlugy-HegwerMarch 17, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    Your hat is beautiful. I love the softly colored yarn very much. I will have to add this hat to my list of hats to knit.

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  12. ArianeMarch 17, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    I always loved this pattern. Yours turned out just lovely!

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  13. Pam Sykes (aka Pretty Knitty)March 17, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Love (1,000,000,000)
    Great job, Alana!

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  14. JuliaknitMarch 17, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    I love the hat - it is beautiful! I also love Thistle color #8.
    Thanks

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  15. MoniqueMarch 17, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Very nice!

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  16. EmmaMarch 17, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    What a yummy hat. I bet you'll get a lot of use out of it! :)

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  17. DianeMarch 17, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    What a beautiful hat - I love the slouchy look.

    I believe my favorite color of Thistle is #5, Old Rose.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 18, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Of the 6 colors of Thistle shown on Loops' website, I would have to say #9, the brown color, would be my favorite. Old Rose is also quite lovely though. The yarn looks wonderfuly soft. Thanks.

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  19. Jill WarrenMarch 18, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    This is beautiful and I really like the extra cable modification idea. I need extra slouch on top so may use your suggestion!

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  20. KellyDMarch 18, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    I love the thistle yarn- and really, could your daughter be any cuter? Really, she is precious!

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  21. PoetheadMarch 19, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    Love this!

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  22. PoetheadMarch 19, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    I love the hat and the yarn!
    I cannot find the English version of this pattern on her website. What am I not seeing? I'm sure there has to be one. Would you please tell me where you found the English version? Thanks!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Oh this looks totally lush! It's ages since I looked at Louisa Harding yarns - need to cjeck them out again!

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  24. JudyAnnMarch 19, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    I agree---that's a great hat. I like Thistle #8, the burgundy.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 20, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    I just checked the colors and I really like #8 of Thistle, I'll have to check out this pattern. Thanks for entering me.

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  26. AnonymousMarch 21, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    It's gorgeous!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 21, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Love the hat. My favorite color is Thistle #9.

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  28. kmsearsMarch 24, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    The thisle yarn I like the best is color #5. I would love to make a sweater out of this. The hats are great. I am not a hat person, but this pattern may make me one.

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  29. jcoombsMarch 25, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    I think I'm going to have to try knitting cables. I love that hat!

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  30. JenMarch 25, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    Great hat pattern! I like Thistle #8 or #9

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  31. Drop Stitches Not BombsMarch 25, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    I actually hadn't come across this pattern till you mentioned it on the podcast - it's gorgeous! And your version is delectable and, as ever, so beautifully photographed.

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  32. Megan C.March 27, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    MAD love 16 hat. Your daughter's is adorable, too (and as a mom of two, I love the "uncooperative" poses). I'm split between whether I would make 16 in #1 natural or #4 aqua, but I definitely want to make it for next winter.

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  33. KarlaApril 22, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Has anyone felt like this hat turned out small? I'm making the bigger size and it looks tiny. Using size 8 needles and Debbie Bliss Fez... I am a tight knitter, but this is ridiculous!

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  34. JacquelineSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I love this hat. I've been dying to knit it, but the pattern is sadly no longer available on ravelry and I can't find it anywhere. ::sigh::

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  35. RitaMarch 6, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    Beautiful beret. I love it so much but I cannot get the pattern anywhere. I thought I could buy it but we don't have a knitting shop where I live I still can't get the pattern. Hugs Rita xxx

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