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Winter Freeze
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Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash
Midnight Heather (1924)
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Product Description
“Winter is not a season - it’s a celebration.” - Anamika Mishra
Is there anything as beautiful as a cold winter’s day? Whether you’re outside, completely bundled up in knitwear or cozied up by the fire, enjoying a mug of hot chocolate, winter is the time to celebrate all things cozy and warm!
Banish the cold with this fun, cabled beanie - Winter Freeze is the perfect accessory to keep you warm when you’re out running errands or having a good old fashioned snowball fight!
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Sizes: One Size Fits All
Finished Measurements: 14.5” circumference x 9.5” length (will fit up to a 23” head)
Yarn: 1 ball of Cascade 220 Superwash in the Midnight Heather colorway OR 200 yards of worsted weight yarn
Needles: US size 7 / 4.5 mm 16" circular needles and either 32” circular needle or DPN's - used for decreasing
Gauge: 24 sts x 36 rows = 4” in cable repeat
Additional Supplies: Stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle, scissors
Winter Freeze Knitted Beanie by Ash Christine
What Is Being Made
Winter Freeze is a knitted beanie designed by independent designer Ash Christine. This cabled beanie is crafted as a cozy winter accessory perfect for keeping warm during cold weather activities, whether bundled up outdoors or enjoying indoor comfort. The finished hat measures 14.5 inches in circumference with a 9-inch height, making it a classic fitted beanie style suitable for winter wear.
Craft and Techniques
This project uses knitting as the primary craft method. The beanie features cable knitting as a central design element, which creates the textured, twisted pattern characteristic of Winter Freeze. Cable work involves crossing groups of stitches over one another to produce dimensional, interlocking patterns that add both visual interest and extra warmth to the finished garment. The cable repeat is a key structural component of this design.
Stitches and Pattern Details
The pattern incorporates cable stitches as the primary stitch technique. The gauge for this project is 24 stitches by 36 rows over 4 inches in the cable repeat, which is essential information for achieving the correct finished measurements and ensuring proper fit. Understanding and maintaining this gauge is crucial for knitters working with cable patterns, as tension directly affects how the cables define and display within the finished fabric.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
Winter Freeze requires the following materials:
- Yarn: 1 ball of Cascade 220 Superwash in the Midnight Heather colorway
- Yarn Weight: Worsted weight yarn, which is a medium-weight option ideal for creating structured, warm winter accessories
- Needles: Knitting needles appropriate for worsted weight yarn and cable work
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. Knitters should have foundational knitting skills and experience with basic stitches before attempting this project. The cable work requires understanding how to manipulate stitches and work cable crosses, making it suitable for knitters who have progressed beyond beginner projects but may still be developing their technical expertise.
Pattern Format
Winter Freeze is available as a downloadable PDF pattern, allowing crafters to access the full instructions digitally and work at their own pace.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Ash Christine |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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