Snowflake Cable Hat

Snowflake Cable Hat by Below Zero Canada

What is Being Made

The Snowflake Cable Hat is a versatile double brim cable beanie designed by Angela Poulin for Below Zero Canada. This pattern accommodates multiple sizes, ranging from 12 months through adult X-Large, making it suitable for the entire family including a "Mommy & Me" option. The double brim construction creates a classic, warm silhouette perfect for cold weather wear.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several essential techniques to create its distinctive structure and appearance. The hat is worked in-the-round using circular needles, which ensures seamless construction and allows for continuous knitting without seams. Cable work features prominently in the design, requiring the use of a cable needle to create the textured, twisted stitches that give the hat its snowflake-inspired character. The pattern also incorporates decreasing techniques, which can be worked using either double-pointed needles or the magic loop method, depending on knitter preference.

Stitches and Stitch Work

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided materials, the cable construction indicates the use of cable stitches as the primary decorative element. The double brim structure suggests ribbing or similar elastic stitches to create the folded edge detail. The decreasing sections near the crown utilize standard decrease stitches to shape the hat and close the top.

Materials and Tools Required

• Yarn Weight: Aran weight yarn, which provides excellent stitch definition for cable work and creates a warm, durable finished garment
• Needles for Brim: 16-inch circular needles in US6 / 4 mm size for the initial brim cast-on and first brim section
• Needles for Body: 16-inch circular needles in US8 / 5 mm size for the main body and cable sections
• Additional Tools: Cable needle for manipulating cable stitches, double-pointed needles (DPN) in US8 / 5 mm, or magic loop capability for crown decreases

Pattern Details

This downloadable PDF pattern from Below Zero Canada is designed for personal use and allows crafters to sell finished hats made from the pattern. The pattern includes sizing for seven different sizes, providing detailed instructions for each. The intermediate skill level indicates that knitters should be comfortable with basic techniques before beginning this project, though the instructions guide crafters through the cable work process.