Since knitting fast and furious ( as in hundreds of basic beanies) causes me bouts of painful carpal tunnel….I now only knit for friends and family and for myself. I choose patterns that are a little more intricate and take longer . This cabled beanie was not difficult but working it on five needles required some concentration and slowed me down enough that I never even got numb. The small gauge wool was hand died and I had been saving it for a few years for the right project. It does not itch, the flap can be pulled down over the ears for added warmth and the colors, particularly in the evening sun, are just lovely. This might just be my new favorite backpacking beanie . :)
