Beeswax Hat

Bees are exceptionally clever creatures. Honeybees use their beeswax to create strong and highly efficient honeycomb structures, which they use for accommodation, food storage, and a place to raise their larvae. The Beeswax Hat and the matching [Cowl][2] and [Mitts][3] celebrate the beauty of this structure. The Beeswax Hat’s honeycomb texture is made up of simple mini-cables, which can be knit without a cable needle. I’ve included instructions for my favourite twist method, which I find intuitive and easy to remember, but you can use any method you prefer. **Skills & Techniques** Knitting in the round, increasing and decreasing, and simple 1-over-1 cables. Both charts and full written instructions are provided. **Materials Needed** 1 skein of Vintage Purls Max (75% merino, 25% nylon; 227yds/208m per 100g skein), or 119 (181)yds/109 (165.5)m of DK or light worsted-weight yarn. Sample colourway: ‘Easy Rider’. If substituting yarn, I recommend choosing a bouncy merino or other woollen-spun yarn with lots of ‘body’, so the cables are plump and well-defined. You will also need a cable needle (optional), an end-of-round stitch marker, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends **Finished Measurements** Sizes 1 (2) relaxed after blocking: 14.5 (18)”/37 (46)cm brim circumference, and 7.75 (9)”/19.5 (23)cm long from brim to crown Sizes 1 (2) to fit head circumference: 17-20 (21-24)”/43-51 (53.5-61)cm Sample is shown in size 2 on my 22”/56cm circumference head. <hr> Tutorials: [How to work mini-cables without a cable needle][4] [How I block my hats][5] > [Subscribe to Amy’s newsletter][6] to hear about new and upcoming patterns, new-release discounts, KALs, and helpful tutorials. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beeswax-cowl [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beeswax-mitts [4]: https://www.baroquepurls.com/blog/how-to-work-mini-cables-without-a-cable-needle [5]: https://www.baroquepurls.com/blog/how-i-block-my-hats [6]: https://www.baroquepurls.com/subscribe