Basket Weave Cable Hat & Wrist Warmer Set

Basket Weave Cable Hat & Wrist Warmers - Free Knitting Pattern

Looking to elevate your knitting projects? The Basket Weave Cable Hat and Wrist Warmers is a charming and versatile pattern perfect for intermediate to advanced knitters. This cozy set is designed using an exquisite basket weave cable technique, making it an ideal choice for those chilly days when warmth and style are essential. Crafted with medium-weight yarn, this pattern allows you to showcase your knitting skills while providing much-needed warmth for your head and hands during the colder months.

Yarn Requirements:

You will need 1 - 100 gm ball of medium weight #4 yarn in both your main and contrast colors, ensuring a beautiful visual contrast in your finished items. For our sample project, we used Patons Classic Wool Worsted in Bright Red and Grey Marl, but you can select any color combination that speaks to your style!

Recommended Needles:

This pattern requires the use of multiple needle sizes, including 3 straight 4.5mm needles, 4 double-pointed needles (dpn) in 4.5mm, and a circular needle in 4.5mm. Having these tools on hand will help you create the perfect fit and finish for your hat and wrist warmers.

Skill Level:

This intermediate to advanced pattern is designed to challenge your knitting abilities and refine your skills. It's perfect for those who are confident in their technique and are eager to learn more.

Additional Supplies:

Optionally, you can add a touch of personalization to your project with 6 buttons. These buttons can enhance the aesthetic appeal of your hat and wrist warmers while giving them a unique flair.

Essential Skills Required:

To successfully complete this pattern, you will need to be familiar with several essential skills, including Provisional Cast, Cables, 3 Needle Cast Off, Purling, and Knitting. Mastering these techniques will help ensure a smooth knitting experience.

Common Abbreviations Used in This Pattern:

• K: Knit
• C4F: Slip the next 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold in front of your work, K the next 2 stitches from the left-hand needle, then K the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
• C4B: Slip the next 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold behind your work, K the next 2 stitches from the left-hand needle, then K the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
• P: Purl
• Sl1: Slip 1 stitch
• Kw: Knitways
• Pw: Purlways

Ready to get started? Download our free Basket Weave Cable Hat and Wrist Warmers knitting pattern today and enjoy a fun and rewarding knitting experience. Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself, this set will keep you warm and stylish all season long!