Textured Cables!!

So, I've went out on a limb and created a pattern for a cabled hat using seed stitches. This one is a gift for my sister's birthday!

Pattern and pics to come after it has been gifted to her :)

Okay, Here it is :D!

TEXTURED CABLES BERET:

MATERIALS:
Needles-size US 4 and US 6 16" circular, 40" circular for magic loop, or dpns
Yarn-dk weight wool apx. 200 yds
tapestry needle for closing the top and weaving ends
stitch markers

GAUGE:
Gauge is not entirely important since the beret can be blocked to acheive a larger size, and is meant to be worn slouchy.

PATTERN:

-Cast on 120 sts on smaller needles, join in the round being careful not to twist the stitches. Place marker to mark beginning of round.

-k 1, p 1 ribbing for 8 rnds.

-Change to larger needles, and start working the cable patern as follows:

Row 1:* k1, p1 for 17 sts, place marker, k6, p1, k6, repeat from * to end.
Row 2:* p1, k1 for 17 sts, slip marker k6, p1, k6, repeat from * to end.
Repeat these 2 rounds a total of 5 times, slipping markers as you come to them.

Row 11: *Continue in seed stitch pattern for 17 sts, C3F, p1, C3B, repeat from * to end.
Repeat these 11 rows 5 times total.

Knit rows 1 and 2 once.

Next round, k2tog accross.

Knit 2 rounds even.

Next round, k2tog accross. (30 sts total remain)

Finishing:
Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight and secure. Weave in all ends. Wash and block. To block, stuff beret with plastic bags to form shape and lat flat to dry.

Enjoy!