Brace yourself against the Gorge winds with this cozy cabled beanie. Knitted in either Bulky or Super Bulky weight yarn, it works up quickly on larger needles. The cable pattern swirls around like the winds here in the windsports capital of the world, and is suitable for first-time cablers.

• Yarn: Approximately 85 yards Bulky weight yarn (60 yards Super Bulky weight yarn). Shown in Berroco Vintage Chunky 6183 Lilacs (right) (52% acrylic, 40% wool, 8% nylon; 136 yards/100g) for Bulky version, and Blue Sky Woolstok North Loon Lake (left) (100% Peruvian highland wool; 107yards/150g) for Super Bulky version.
• Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows (11 sts x 14 rows) = 4" in cable pattern, after blocking
• Needles: Two 16" circular needles size US 10/6.0mm (US 13/9.0mm)
• Size: to fit 21-23" head circumference