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Why You’ll Absolutely Love This Free Cable Beanie Pattern
Let’s face it, cable beanies are a knitting classic for a reason. They’re stylish, cozy, and the perfect canvas to showcase your knitting skills. Today, I’m sharing one of my absolute favorites, the Selah Beanie, an incredibly fun free cable beanie pattern that’s as cozy as it is chic.
If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for knitting patterns that are both gorgeous and practical. The Selah Beanie checks both boxes and then some. Plus, it’s totally free, so you have no excuse not to give this free cable beanie pattern a try!
Why This Free Cable Beanie Pattern is Perfect for Advanced Beginners
I designed this free cable beanie pattern with advanced beginners in mind. That means you’ll get clear, easy-to-follow instructions, step-by-step guidance, and just the right level of challenge to keep things interesting. Even if you haven’t tackled cables before, trust me, you’ve got this!
The Selah Beanie pattern lets you experiment and express your creativity through a variety of colors and textures. One of my personal favorite yarns for this pattern is KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Worsted (affiliate link). Not only is it soft and durable, but it also shows off cable stitches beautifully. And yes, that’s an affiliate link, meaning I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you—it’s how I keep sharing amazing free cable beanie patterns!
KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Worsted (Affiliate Link): The Perfect Match
Let’s talk yarn for a second. For the Selah Beanie, I chose KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Worsted (affiliate link) because it has that perfect balance of warmth, stitch definition, and affordability. It’s my go-to yarn for almost every cable project, and I love the rich color selection. Whether you’re looking for bold jewel tones or classic neutrals, you’ll find just what you need to make your Selah Beanie uniquely yours.
Using KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Worsted (affiliate link) ensures your beanie will hold its shape, stay cozy, and look beautiful wear after wear. Trust me, you’ll be hooked!
Customize Your Free Cable Beanie Pattern Your Way
One of the best things about this free cable beanie pattern is how customizable it is. Do you love a classic look? Add a pompom! Prefer something sleek and sophisticated? Skip the pompom and let the cables speak for themselves. The Selah Beanie pattern looks fantastic both ways, giving you endless options to personalize your creation.
I love seeing how different knitters put their spin on this pattern. Every beanie turns out beautifully unique—just like the person knitting it. Don’t be afraid to experiment and have fun with color combinations!
Comfort Meets Style with This Free Cable Beanie Pattern
Aside from looking stunning, this beanie will keep you wonderfully warm during chilly weather. The fit hugs your head gently, ensuring your ears stay cozy even on blustery days. Those beautiful cables aren’t just pretty—they provide extra insulation to make sure you’re comfortably warm. Who said functional couldn’t be fashionable?
When you knit this free cable beanie pattern, you’re making something special that you’ll reach for year after year. Believe me, friends and family will definitely be asking, “Where did you get that cute hat?”
Gift-Giving Made Easy: Knit This Free Cable Beanie Pattern for Loved Ones
Knitted gifts are my absolute favorite. There’s something so special about giving (and receiving!) something handmade, especially when it’s both useful and gorgeous. Whether you knit this Selah Beanie for a birthday, holiday, or just because, it’s a gift that’s sure to become an instant treasure.
And guess what? Because this is a free cable beanie pattern, you can knit one for everyone you love without breaking the bank! You might just become known as the family’s favorite knitter.
Selling Your Finished Creations from This Free Cable Beanie Pattern
Did you know I encourage you to sell what you knit from my patterns? It’s true! Nothing makes me happier than seeing knitters turn their passion into profit. All I ask is that you kindly credit me for the design when people ask, so more knitters can find and enjoy this awesome free cable beanie pattern.
Feel free to spread the love and send folks my way if they want to give knitting this beanie a try themselves. It’s the knitting circle of life, and I’m totally here for it!
Ready to Get Started on This Free Cable Beanie Pattern?
Alright, friend, grab your needles, pick out your favorite shade of KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Worsted (affiliate link), and let’s knit something amazing. Remember to snap a pic of your finished Selah Beanie and tag me on Instagram—I love seeing your creations!
If you’re excited for more free knitting goodness, be sure to check out the rest of my free cable beanie patterns and cozy knits on the blog.
Happy knitting!
Materials and Info
Materials Needed: 60-220yds worsted weight yarn (I used KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Worsted), size 8 (5mm) dpn or circular, size 6 (4mm) dpn or circular needles, cable needle, yarn needle
Gauge: 5sts/in in stockinette st (cable pattern should measure 2ins/repeat)
Sizes (appx head circumference) [appx finished measurements laid flat]:
Newborn (13ins) [6.5x5ins], infant (14ins) [7×5.5ins]
baby (16ins) [8×6.5ins], toddler (17ins) [8.5x7ins]
child (18ins) [9×7.5ins]
teen/small adult (20ins) [10×8.5ins]
large adult (22ins) [11x9ins]
Selah Beanie Pattern
NEWBORN
Cast on 72 on smaller needles. Join in the round.
Work 1ins k1p1 ribbing.
Switch to larger needles.
Row 1 – [k9,p3] repeat [to] across
Row 2 – [k9, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c4b, k1, c4f, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 4 – [k9, p3] repeat [to] across
Repeat rows 1-4 until your work measures appx 3.5ins from cast on edge ending after completing a row 4.
DECREASES
Row 1 – [k3, vdd, k3, p3] repeat [to] across (60sts)
Row 2 – [k7, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c3b, k1, c3f, p2tog, p1] repeat [to] across (54sts)
Row 4 – [k7, p2] repeat [to] across to last st
Row 5 – [k2, vdd, k2, p2] repeat [to] across (42sts)
Row 6 – [k5, p2] repeat [to] across
Row 7 – [c2b, k1, c2f, p2tog] repeat [to] across (36sts)
Row 8 – [k5, p1] repeat [to] across
Row 9 – [k1, vdd, k1, p1] repeat [to] across (24sts)
Row 10 – [k2, ssk] repeat [to] across (18sts)
Row 11 – [vdd] repeat [to] across (6sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
INFANT
Cast on 84 on smaller needles. Join in the round.
Work 1ins k1p1 ribbing.
Switch to larger needles.
Row 1 – [k9,p3] repeat [to] across
Row 2 – [k9, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c4b, k1, c4f, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 4 – [k9, p3] repeat [to] across
Repeat rows 1-4 until your work measures appx 4ins from cast on edge ending after completing a row 4.
DECREASES
Row 1 – [k3, vdd, k3, p3] repeat [to] across (70sts)
Row 2 – [k7, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c3b, k1, c3f, p2tog, p1] repeat [to] across (63sts)
Row 4 – [k7, p2] repeat [to] across to last st
Row 5 – [k2, vdd, k2, p2] repeat [to] across (49sts)
Row 6 – [k5, p2] repeat [to] across
Row 7 – [c2b, k1, c2f, p2tog] repeat [to] across (42sts)
Row 8 – [k5, p1] repeat [to] across
Row 9 – [k1, vdd, k1, p1] repeat [to] across (28sts)
Row 10 – [k2, ssk] repeat [to] across (21sts)
Row 11 – [vdd] repeat [to] across (7sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
BABY
Cast on 96 on smaller needles. Join in the round.
Work 1ins k1p1 ribbing.
Switch to larger needles.
Row 1 – [k9,p3] repeat [to] across
Row 2 – [k9, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c4b, k1, c4f, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 4 – [k9, p3] repeat [to] across
Repeat rows 1-4 until your work measures appx 5ins from cast on edge ending after completing a row 4.
DECREASES
Row 1 – [k3, vdd, k3, p3] repeat [to] across (80sts)
Row 2 – [k7, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c3b, k1, c3f, p2tog, p1] repeat [to] across (72sts)
Row 4 – [k7, p2] repeat [to] across to last st
Row 5 – [k2, vdd, k2, p2] repeat [to] across (56sts)
Row 6 – [k5, p2] repeat [to] across
Row 7 – [c2b, k1, c2f, p2tog] repeat [to] across (48sts)
Row 8 – [k5, p1] repeat [to] across
Row 9 – [k1, vdd, k1, p1] repeat [to] across (32sts)
Row 10 – [k2, ssk] repeat [to] across (24sts)
Row 11 – [vdd] repeat [to] across (8sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
TODDLER
Cast on 104 on smaller needles. Join in the round.
Work 1ins k1p1 ribbing.
Switch to larger needles.
Row 1 – [k9,p4] repeat [to] across
Row 2 – [k9, p4] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c4b, k1, c4f, p4] repeat [to] across
Row 4 – [k9, p4] repeat [to] across
Repeat rows 1-4 until your work measures appx 5.5ins from cast on edge ending after completing a row 4.
DECREASES
Row 1 – [k3, vdd, k3, p4] repeat [to] across (88sts)
Row 2 – [k7, p4] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c3b, k1, c3f, p1, p2tog, p1] repeat [to] across (80sts)
Row 4 – [k7, p3] repeat [to] across to last st
Row 5 – [k2, vdd, k2, p3] repeat [to] across (64sts)
Row 6 – [k5, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 7 – [c2b, k1, c2f, p2tog, p1] repeat [to] across (56sts)
Row 8 – [k5, p2tog] repeat [to] across (48sts)
Row 9 – [k1, vdd, k1, p1] repeat [to] across (32sts)
Row 10 – [k2, ssk] repeat [to] across (24sts)
Row 11 – [vdd] repeat [to] across (8sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
CHILD
Cast on 108 on smaller needles. Join in the round.
Work 1ins k1p1 ribbing.
Switch to larger needles.
Row 1 – [k9,p3] repeat [to] across
Row 2 – [k9, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c4b, k1, c4f, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 4 – [k9, p3] repeat [to] across
Repeat rows 1-4 until your work measures appx 6ins from cast on edge ending after completing a row 4.
DECREASES
Row 1 – [k3, vdd, k3, p3] repeat [to] across (90sts)
Row 2 – [k7, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c3b, k1, c3f, p2tog, p1] repeat [to] across (81sts)
Row 4 – [k7, p2] repeat [to] across to last st
Row 5 – [k2, vdd, k2, p2] repeat [to] across (63sts)
Row 6 – [k5, p2] repeat [to] across
Row 7 – [c2b, k1, c2f, p2tog] repeat [to] across (54sts)
Row 8 – [k5, p1] repeat [to] across
Row 9 – [k1, vdd, k1, p1] repeat [to] across (36sts)
Row 10 – [k2, ssk] repeat [to] across (27sts)
Row 11 – [vdd] repeat [to] across (9sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
TEEN/SMALL ADULT
Cast on 120 on smaller needles. Join in the round.
Work 1ins k1p1 ribbing.
Switch to larger needles.
Row 1 – [k9,p3] repeat [to] across
Row 2 – [k9, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c4b, k1, c4f, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 4 – [k9, p3] repeat [to] across
Repeat rows 1-4 until your work measures appx 7ins from cast on edge ending after completing a row 4.
DECREASES
Row 1 – [k3, vdd, k3, p3] repeat [to] across (100sts)
Row 2 – [k7, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c3b, k1, c3f, p2tog, p1] repeat [to] across (90sts)
Row 4 – [k7, p2] repeat [to] across to last st
Row 5 – [k2, vdd, k2, p2] repeat [to] across (70sts)
Row 6 – [k5, p2] repeat [to] across
Row 7 – [c2b, k1, c2f, p2tog] repeat [to] across (60sts)
Row 8 – [k5, p1] repeat [to] across
Row 9 – [k1, vdd, k1, p1] repeat [to] across (40sts)
Row 10 – [k2, ssk] repeat [to] across (30sts)
Row 11 – [vdd] repeat [to] across (10sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
LARGE ADULT
Cast on 132 on smaller needles. Join in the round.
Work 1ins k1p1 ribbing.
Switch to larger needles.
Row 1 – [k9,p3] repeat [to] across
Row 2 – [k9, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c4b, k1, c4f, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 4 – [k9, p3] repeat [to] across
Repeat rows 1-4 until your work measures appx 7.5ins from cast on edge ending after completing a row 4.
DECREASES
Row 1 – [k3, vdd, k3, p3] repeat [to] across (110sts)
Row 2 – [k7, p3] repeat [to] across
Row 3 – [c3b, k1, c3f, p2tog, p1] repeat [to] across (99sts)
Row 4 – [k7, p2] repeat [to] across to last st
Row 5 – [k2, vdd, k2, p2] repeat [to] across (77sts)
Row 6 – [k5, p2] repeat [to] across
Row 7 – [c2b, k1, c2f, p2tog] repeat [to] across (66sts)
Row 8 – [k5, p1] repeat [to] across
Row 9 – [k1, vdd, k1, p1] repeat [to] across (44sts)
Row 10 – [k2, ssk] repeat [to] across (33sts)
Row 11 – [vdd] repeat [to] across (11sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
Abbreviations and Tutorials
K – knit
p – purl
p2tog – purl 2 stitches together
ssk- slip next stitch knitwise, slip next stitch knitwise, knit the 2 slipped sts together
C4b – slip next 3sts onto cable needle, hold in back, knit the next st, knit 3 sts from cable needle
C4f – slip next st onto cable needle, hold in front, knit the next 3sts, knit st from cable needle
C3b – slip next 2sts onto cable needle, hold in back, knit the next st, knit 2 sts from cable needle
C3f – slip next st onto cable needle, hold in front, knit the next 2sts, knit st from cable needle
C2b – slip next st onto cable needle, hold in back, knit the next st, knit st from cable needle
C2f – slip next st onto cable needle, hold in front, knit the next st, knit st from cable needle
Vdd – slip the next 2 sts together as if to knit, knit the next st, pass over the 2 slipped sts together
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