Simple Cable Brimmed Beanie

"This simple top down beanie pattern makes a fun statement with crochet cables substituted for traditional ribbing in the brim. These easy cable stitches are perfect for an introduction to crochet cables. If you can make a post stitch, you can make this beanie! Materials I/5.5mm Crochet Hook - (pictured, Furls Streamline Swirl in Cream!); Lion Brand Wool Ease, 197yds/180m, 3oz/85g, 80% Acrylic, 20% wool, Worsted 4 Weight yarn in Blush Heather colorway; Yarn Needle; Scissors Abbreviations Ch- chain; Hdc- half double crochet; Fpdc- front post double crochet; Rpt- repeat; Sk- skip; Sl- slip stitch; St(s)- stitch(es) Gauge / Finished Size 8 hdc and 6 rounds is 2” square in hdc. Sized Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Small, Large) to fit 13.5 (14, 17, 19, 21.5, 23) inch head. Finished hat measures 5 (6.25, 7.5, 8.25, 10, 11) inches across brim, and 5.5 (6, 7.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches crown to brim."

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge
8 stitches and 6 rows = 2 inches
in hdc

Finished SizeSized Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Small, Large) to fit 13.5 (14, 17, 19, 21.5, 23) inch head. Finished hat measures 5 (6.25, 7.5, 8.25, 10, 11) inches across brim, and 5.5 (6, 7.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches crown to brim.