'Beret Day' Beret

$5.00

PDF Pattern includes:

Written explanation

Pattern chart
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Intermediate

‘Beret Day’ beret is inspired by ski theme patterns. It is a classic shaped beret that can also be worn as a loose top beanie. This patterned beret features ‘Beret day is a good day’ sentence, geometric colored patterns with wide double edge.

‘Beret Day’ beret is worked from bottom up in one piece.

SIZES

One Size

Fit Head Circumference: 54-60 cm [21.25-23.5 inches]

BERET MEASUREMENTS

Edge Circumference: 52 cm [20.5 inches]

Brim Circumference: 91 cm [35.8 inches]

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

3.75 mm [US 5] circular needles ( 40 or 60 cm [16 or 24 inches] )

4 mm [US 6] circular needles ( 40 or 60 cm [16 or 24 inches] )

OR required needle size to obtain gauge

SIZE GUIDE

‘Beret Day’ beret is designed to have a comparable tight fit at the double edge to secure the beret and loose fit at the crown to style.

KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)

In color-pattern using 3.75 mm [US 5] needles

21 sts x 33 rounds = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

In color-pattern stitch using 4 mm [US 6] needles

18 sts x 28 rounds = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

Main Color (MC):

White. 50 gr. Cardiff, Cashmere Classic, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 501

Contrast Color (CC):

Purple. 25 gr. Cardiff, Cashmere Classic, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 620

Yellow. 25 gr. Cardiff, Cashmere Classic, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 683

Green. 25 gr. Cardiff, Cashmere Classic, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 543

Blue. 25 gr. Cardiff, Cashmere Classic, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 638

Grey. 25 gr. Cardiff, Cashmere Classic, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 520

Knit the beret with 1 strand of cashmere.

Note: All contrast color yarns are recommendations only. Please select more or less colors according to your own preference.

Yarn Alternatives

1 strand of any DK (8 ply) yarn would be good option.