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Are you searching for the perfect cable knitting project to showcase your skills and keep you cozy during the colder months? Look no further! We present to you the Selah Beanie, a stunning free knitting pattern that combines both style and warmth.

Crafted with love and attention to detail, the Selah Beanie boasts a timeless design that will never go out of fashion. Its versatility makes it suitable for any occasion, whether you wear it to a casual outing or an elegant evening event. It look beautiful with or without a pompom.

This pattern is perfect for advanced beginners. With clear instructions and step-by-step guidance, you’ll find yourself engrossed in the creation of this beautiful accessory. The Selah Beanie pattern allows you to experiment with various colors and textures, giving you the flexibility to create a personalized beanie that truly reflects your style. For the model Selah Beanie, I used KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Worsted which you can purchase here. To be transparent, yes, I do receive a small commision from purchases from this link, but that is what keeps these patterns free!

Not only is the Selah Beanie fashionable, but it also provides ample warmth and comfort during chilly days. The fit ensures that your head and ears stay cozy, while the beautiful cable knitting techniques used in the pattern add an extra layer of insulation.

Whether you’re knitting the Selah Beanie as a gift for a loved one or as a treat for yourself, the end result is sure to be a cherished accessory that will withstand the test of time. So grab your knitting needles, choose your favorite yarn, and let your creativity shine with the Selah Beanie pattern.

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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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