Sandstorm Slouch

> Please give me a follow on > (**@beanieboatdesigns**) on Instagram and > Facebook for advance notice > on future patterns (I always giveaway 250 free downloads on release), test-knits and > giveaways from the boat. Yes, I said > boat … it’s on a narrowboat, where I > live and work. > >Happy Knitting. x ***Windswept and Warm …*** Inspired by the soft movement of drifting sands, this slouchy beanie features subtle, meandering cables and a gentle silhouette that suits all seasons. Using approximately 90g of Aran or worsted weight yarn, it includes a double brim for extra comfort and warmth, with hidden ribbed texture inside to help it stay put without squeezing. A soothing knit with a wearable finish — this pattern is ideal for adventurous beginners looking to try cables, or seasoned stitchers who love a relaxing project with elegant results. Worked in the round with handy progress boxes, so you can keep a visual track of where you are. You might feel like you’re playing bingo. I have formatted this pattern in such a way that you should only need to print pages 3 & 4 double sided (if you prefer to use a hard copy when knitting). Saving the planet one unprinted page at a time. ***Skills Used ...*** > * Loose, long tail cast on. > * Knit and purl stitches. > * Decreasing (K2TOG). > * Increasing (M1R, M1L). > * Cables (left and right). ***You will need the following ...*** > * Aran/Heavy Worsted : 90g. > * 4mm* & 5.5mm circulars. > * 5.5mm dpns for working the crown (on longer cable and magic loop). > * Cable needle. > * 1 BOR marker. > * Tapestry needle (the sewing those dreaded ends in). > > *(Or size required to obtain gauge) ***Gauge and Size ...*** > 18 stitches and 26 rows over 10cm (4 inches) using 4mm needles in stocking stitch. > If you get more stitches/rows than me go with larger needles than noted and if you get less, go smaller. > >Measurements (unblocked, laid flat). > Width ~ 8 inches brim / 9 inches body) > Height ~ 10 inches tall I can’t wait to see your beanie so please do be sure to start a project page or tag me on Instagram and Facebook (#SandstormSlouch @beanieboatdesigns). Follow me (@beanieboatdesigns) on Instagram and Facebook for updates on future patterns, test-knits and giveaways from the boat. Yes, I said boat … it’s on a narrowboat, where I live and work. > If you like the look of this pattern > it would be a huge help to me if you > would give it a 'like' here on Ravelry as I have an > overflowing notebook of ideas and this > helps me understand what to work on > next. Your support of my little dream > is so appreciated. Every ‘like’ helps > and it’s a known fact I do a tiny > happy dance each time I get a > notification. I am a terrible dancer!