SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS:
STITCH EXPLANATIONS:
kfb (knit in front and back) Knit next st without removing it from left needle, then k through back of same st - 1 st increased.
sk2p Slip 1 st as if to knit, knit 2 sts together, pass slipped stitch over - 2 sts decreased.
NOTES:
The Beret is worked in the round on 2 different sizes of needles.
The lower edge of the Beret is worked in ribbing, on a smaller needle, to create a stretchy fit.
The body of the Beret is worked in St st worked in rnds (k every rnd), first on a circular needle, then changing to double-pointed needles when sts are decreased to shape the top of the Beret.
The finished Beret is wet blocked over a dinner plate to create a traditional shape.
BERET:
With smaller circular needle, cast on 80 sts.
Place marker for beg of rnd and join by working the first st on the lefthand needle with the working yarn from the righthand needle and being careful not to twist sts.
Ribbing
Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep Rnd 1 until ribbing measures about 1 1/2 in. (4 cm).
Change to the larger circular needle as you work the next rnd.
Increase Rnd: *K1, kfb; rep from * around - 120 sts.
Work in St st worked in rnds (k every rnd) until piece measures about 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) from beginning.
Shape Crown (top of Beret)
Tip: When working the Set Up Rnd, use markers that are a different color from your beginning or rnd marker.
Set Up Rnd: *K17, sk2p, place marker; rep from * 4 more times (so that you’ve placed 5 new markers), then k to last 3 sts before the end of the rnd marker, sk2p - you’ll have 108 sts.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *K to 3 sts before next marker, sk2p, slip marker; rep from * around - 96 sts.
Tip: When your sts no longer fit comfortably around the circular needle, you’ll need to change to double pointed needles. Don’t forget to move your markers as well.
Rep Rnds 1 and 2, changing to double-pointed needles when sts have been sufficiently decreased, and work until you have 12 sts remaining.
Knit one rnd.
Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn tail. Thread yarn tail through remaining sts and pull to gather. Knot securely.
FINISHING:
Weave in ends.
Blocking
Stretch Beret over a dinner plate, then spray lightly with water.
Allow to air dry.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
k = knit
p = purl
rnd(s) = round(s)
rep = repeat(ing)(s)
St st = Stockinette
stitch st(s) = stitch(es)
- LION BRAND PIMA COTTON Rose Taupe - 1 ball
- LION BRAND double pointed knitting needles size 7 (4.5), set of 5
- LION BRAND stitch markers
- LION BRAND large-eyed blunt needle
- Circular knitting needle size 6 (4 mm), 16 in. (40.5 cm) long
- Circular knitting needle size 7 (4.5 mm), 16 in. (40.5 cm) long
- SIZE:
- Finished Circumference (at ribbing) About 20 in. (51 cm), will stretch to fit a range of sizes
- GAUGE:
- 16 sts = about 4 in. (10 cm) in St st worked in rnds (k every rnd) with larger needles.
- BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
DIRECTIONS:
STITCH EXPLANATIONS:
kfb (knit in front and back) Knit next st without removing it from left needle, then k through back of same st - 1 st increased.
sk2p Slip 1 st as if to knit, knit 2 sts together, pass slipped stitch over - 2 sts decreased.
NOTES:
The Beret is worked in the round on 2 different sizes of needles.
The lower edge of the Beret is worked in ribbing, on a smaller needle, to create a stretchy fit.
The body of the Beret is worked in St st worked in rnds (k every rnd), first on a circular needle, then changing to double-pointed needles when sts are decreased to shape the top of the Beret.
The finished Beret is wet blocked over a dinner plate to create a traditional shape.
BERET:
With smaller circular needle, cast on 80 sts.
Place marker for beg of rnd and join by working the first st on the lefthand needle with the working yarn from the righthand needle and being careful not to twist sts.
Ribbing
Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep Rnd 1 until ribbing measures about 1 1/2 in. (4 cm).
Change to the larger circular needle as you work the next rnd.
Increase Rnd: *K1, kfb; rep from * around - 120 sts.
Work in St st worked in rnds (k every rnd) until piece measures about 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) from beginning.
Shape Crown (top of Beret)
Tip: When working the Set Up Rnd, use markers that are a different color from your beginning or rnd marker.
Set Up Rnd: *K17, sk2p, place marker; rep from * 4 more times (so that you’ve placed 5 new markers), then k to last 3 sts before the end of the rnd marker, sk2p - you’ll have 108 sts.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *K to 3 sts before next marker, sk2p, slip marker; rep from * around - 96 sts.
Tip: When your sts no longer fit comfortably around the circular needle, you’ll need to change to double pointed needles. Don’t forget to move your markers as well.
Rep Rnds 1 and 2, changing to double-pointed needles when sts have been sufficiently decreased, and work until you have 12 sts remaining.
Knit one rnd.
Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn tail. Thread yarn tail through remaining sts and pull to gather. Knot securely.
FINISHING:
Weave in ends.
Blocking
Stretch Beret over a dinner plate, then spray lightly with water.
Allow to air dry.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
k = knit
p = purl
rnd(s) = round(s)
rep = repeat(ing)(s)
St st = Stockinette
stitch st(s) = stitch(es)