Jo Sharp Cable Beanie Hat Knitting Pattern

Jo Sharp Cable Beanie

What is Being Made

The Jo Sharp Cable Beanie is a knitted hat pattern featuring cable and moss stitch construction. The pattern offers two distinct versions: one incorporating cable stitches with a ribbed band, and an alternative without cables. Both versions are designed for experienced to intermediate knitters seeking a textured, structured beanie with traditional knitting techniques.

Techniques Used

This beanie pattern employs seamed construction and is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, requiring assembly upon completion. The primary techniques include:

• Cable work: Featuring C6F (Cable 6 Front) and C6B (Cable 6 Back) cable crosses, which create the dimensional twisted rope effect characteristic of cable knit designs
• Moss stitch: A textured stitch pattern used throughout multiple versions for visual interest and fabric structure
• Ribbing: Utilized in Version 2 with k2, p2 rib construction for 6 centimetres, providing elasticity and a fitted finish
• Garter stitch: Worked in 6-row sections for edge finishing and stability

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates a range of fundamental and intermediate knitting stitches:

• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches as foundational elements
• Moss stitch for textured sections
• Cable stitches (C6F, C6B) requiring a cable needle to slip and hold stitches
• Yarn forward (yf) and yarn over (yfon) techniques for decorative texture
• Decreases including k3tog (knit 3 together) for shaping
• Garter stitch edging for finished borders

Materials

The Jo Sharp Cable Beanie pattern is designed to be worked with specific yarn weights and needle sizes:

• Yarn: Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran yarn for the primary construction, with Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed yarn also referenced in the pattern materials
• Needles: Multiple needle sizes are required—3.25mm needles for initial cast-on and ribbed sections, 4.00mm needles for pattern work, and 5.00mm needles for specific sections, allowing for gauge control and fabric texture variation
• Additional tools: Cable needle (cn) for executing cable crosses

Pattern Structure

Version 1 begins with casting on 120 stitches using 3.25mm needles, working 6 rows of garter stitch before transitioning to 5 rows of moss stitch with a 2-stitch increase on the final row, resulting in 122 stitches. The beanie then progresses to 4.00mm needles for the main pattern repeat work. Version 2 follows a similar foundation but incorporates 8 rows of moss stitch followed by 6 centimetres of k2, p2 ribbing before the main pattern begins, also finishing with 122 stitches. Both versions conclude with 6 rows of garter stitch and casting off for a finished edge.

Textured Scarves

What is Being Made

The Jo Sharp collection includes coordinating textured scarves available in three different lengths. These scarves feature finely textured, soft construction and are offered both with and without fringing options. The scarves are designed as complementary pieces suitable for intermediate knitters and coordinate with the cable beanie designs.

Techniques Used

The scarves employ flat knitting construction using straightforward stitch techniques to create visual texture:

• Yarn forward and yarn over techniques for creating open, textured fabric
• Decreases (k3tog) for shaping and texture variation
• Garter stitch edging for finished borders and stability
• Optional fringing for decorative finishing

Stitches Used

The scarf patterns utilize accessible stitch techniques:

• Knit (k) stitches as the foundation
• Yarn forward (yf) and yarn over (yfon) for creating textured openwork
• Knit 3 together