Knitting the Hair Braid Model Beanie: A Fun and Stylish Project for Winter

Looking for a fun and stylish project to knit this winter? Consider the hair braid model beanie! This unique hat features a braided cable pattern that creates a textured, eye-catching design. Plus, it's perfect for keeping your head and ears warm on chilly days. In this blog post, we'll show you how to knit your own hair braid model beanie, step-by-step.

Materials: To knit this hat, you'll need:

Worsted weight yarn in your desired color

US size 7 (4.5mm) circular knitting needles or double-pointed needles

A cable needle

A tapestry needle

Scissors

Instructions:

Step 1: Cast on Using your circular or double-pointed needles, cast on 80 stitches.

Step 2: Ribbing Work 1x1 ribbing (k1, p1) for 2 inches.

Step 3: Cable pattern Next, it's time to start the cable pattern. The hair braid model beanie uses a simple 4-stitch cable pattern. Here's how to do it:

Slip the first two stitches onto your cable needle and hold it to the back of your work.

Knit the next two stitches from your left-hand needle.

Knit the two stitches from your cable needle.

Repeat these four steps until you reach the end of the round.

Continue in this pattern for 5 inches.

Step 4: Crown shaping To shape the crown of the hat, you'll need to decrease the number of stitches. Here's how to do it:

Knit 6, k2tog (knit two stitches together)

Repeat from * to * until you reach the end of the round.

Step 5: Finishing Once you've decreased down to 10 stitches, cut your yarn leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through your remaining stitches, pull tight, and weave in the ends.

Step 6: Braids To create the braids, cut three lengths of yarn about three times the length of your hat. Thread them onto a tapestry needle and weave the yarn through the bottom edge of the hat, spacing them evenly around the circumference. Tie a knot at the base of each braid to secure it in place. Braid each length of yarn and tie a knot at the end of each braid.

Step 7: Finishing touches Trim the ends of the braids to your desired length, and your hair braid model beanie is complete!

The hair braid model beanie is a fun and stylish project to knit this winter. With its unique cable pattern and braided embellishments, it's sure to turn heads and keep you warm. We hope you've enjoyed learning how to knit this hat, and we can't wait to see your finished creations!

Don't forget to share your hair braid model beanie creations with us on social media using the hashtag #hairbraidbeanie!