#1367 Cameo - Beanie Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Taconic

Pattern #1367 Cameo – Slouchy Beanie Knitting Pattern for Women by Valley Yarns

Overview

The Valley Yarns #1367 Cameo is a beautifully designed slouchy beanie knitting pattern created by designer Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns in 2023. This women's hat pattern combines a cabled band with a button accent and a smoothly worked crown, making it an engaging project for knitters who want something a little more interesting than a standard beanie. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated Advanced Beginner in skill level, making it an excellent stepping stone for knitters who have mastered basic techniques and are ready to explore simple cabling.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a women's slouchy beanie hat with a distinctive construction approach. Rather than beginning at the brim and working upward in the conventional way, the cabled band is knitted sideways first, then stitches are picked up along one long edge of the band and worked in the round up to the crown. The band features an overlapping button accent, giving knitters a wonderful opportunity to raid their button stash and add a personalized decorative touch. The finished hat has a relaxed, slouchy silhouette that suits a wide range of head sizes.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern is offered in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in Size Medium. Key finished measurements are as follows:

• Band circumference (unstretched): 18 (20, 22) inches
• Fits head circumference: 18–20 (20–22, 22–24) inches
• Height: 8¾ (9½, 9¾) inches

The stretchy nature of the knitted fabric means the hat will comfortably accommodate a range of head sizes within each size bracket.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is specifically designed for Valley Yarns Taconic, a luxurious chunky-weight yarn blended from 70% Merino Wool and 30% Cashmere. This fiber combination gives the yarn its signature tweedy strands, soft hand, and excellent stitch definition — qualities that make it particularly well suited to a hat with cable detailing. The colorway used in the sample is Dark Olive Tweed (514572), which beautifully showcases the yarn's tweedy character.

• Yarn: Valley Yarns Taconic (70% Merino Wool / 30% Cashmere; 50 g / 125 yards per ball)
• Yarn quantity required: 1 (2, 2) balls depending on size
• Yarn weight: Chunky
• Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle and double-pointed needles (dpns), or size needed to achieve gauge
• Additional materials: Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle, and two buttons for the band accent

Construction Technique

One of the most appealing aspects of the Cameo beanie pattern is its unconventional construction method. The cabled band is worked flat and sideways, meaning it is knitted lengthwise rather than in the round from the start. This technique is a wonderful way to create a neat, structured brim with precise cable patterning. Once the band is complete, stitches are picked up along the long edge of the band and the hat body is then worked in the round on a circular needle, transitioning to double-pointed needles (dpns) as the crown decreases reduce the stitch count. This construction keeps the knitting process fresh and engaging throughout the project.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Cameo beanie incorporates a thoughtful mix of techniques that make it both educational and enjoyable for advancing knitters: