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18 March knitting ideas digest

Knitted Meret Beret

Accessories

The Knitted Meret Beret is a delightful accessory that adds a touch of charm to any outfit! With its cozy and stylish design, this beret is perfect for keeping you warm and fashionable during the colder months. It's a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down, making it a fun and easy way to elevate your look. Whether you're heading out for a casual day or a special occasion, the Knitted Meret Beret is sure to become your go-to accessory for a pop of personality!

Yarn
223yd/204m/100g
Aran weight, multi-plied yarn.

Needles & Notions

  • Set 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 10 [11, 12] Stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle

Sample Details

  • Shown in Patons Classic Wool [223yd/204m per 100g; 100% Wool]
  • Shown in size 20in/51cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Gauge
18 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St.

Sizes

  • To fit sizes: 18 [20, 22] in/46 [51, 56] cm
  • Finished size: 16 [17.75, 19.5] in/40.75 [45, 49.5] cm

Skills Required

  • Alternate Cable Cast-on
  • Cable Cast-on
  • Knitting in the round
  • Increases and Decreases
  • Basic Lace (eyelets)
  • Yarnovers
  • Draw-through Bind-off
  • Blocking a Hand Knit Hat

Abbreviations

  • K: knit
  • K1tbl: knit stitch through the back of loop
  • P: purl
  • rpt: repeat
  • R/rnd(s): rounds
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • M1: pick up the horizontal loop before the next stitch, place it onto the left needle & knit into the front of it
  • yo: wrap yarn round needle to create a yarnover
  • k2tog: knit next 2 sts together
  • SSK: slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit these 2 sts together through the backs of the loops
  • sk2po: slip next stitch, then knit following two stitches together, then pass slipped stitch over

Alteration Notes

This pattern can be made more slouchy by knitting one or two extra lace repeats – one extra repeat will make a regular slouch beret, two extra repeats will make it really slouchy! You can also mix and match the different sizing options, by starting the lace chart in different places than those given.

How To – Rolled Brim

Using Cable Cast-on method, cast on 72 [80, 88] sts. Join in the round, taking care not to twist the stitches. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.

Brim Rnd: Knit all sts

How To – Ribbed Brim

Using Alternate Cable Cast-on method-cast-on, cast on 72 [80, 88] sts. Join in the round, taking care not to twist the stitches. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.

Brim Rnd: *K1tbl, P1; rpt from * to end

Brim

Repeat the Brim round until work measures 2in/5cm then work increase round once as follows:

Inc. Rnd: *[K1, M1] twice, [K2, M1] 3 times; rpt from * to end [117, 130, 143 sts] (there will be 13 sts between each stitch marker)

It’s a good idea to change to a circular needle for the main body, then change back to DPN’s during the crown shaping when stitches are fewer.

Body

18in size: work rounds 5-10 once, then rounds 1-10 once [16 rnds]

20in size: work rounds 2-10 once, then rounds 1-10 once [19 rnds]

22in size: work rounds 9-10 once, then rounds 1-10 twice [22 rnds]

Rnd 1: *K2, yo, K3, sk2po, K3, yo, K2; rpt from * to end

Rnd 2 & all even rounds: knit all sts

Rnd 3: *K3, yo, K2, sk2po, K2, yo, K3; rpt from * to end

Rnd 5: *K4, yo, K1, sk2po, K1, yo, K4; rpt from * to end

Rnd 7: *K5, yo, sk2po, yo, K5; rpt from * to end

Rnd 9: *K1, yo, K4, sk2po, K4, yo, K1; rpt from * to end

Rnd 10: knit all sts

Note about Slouchiness

For extra slouch, work one extra repeat of rounds 1-10. For even more slouch, work two extra repeats of rounds 1-10. The one shown is extra slouchy.

It’s very important to end the body section after a Round 10 – this leaves the pattern in the correct place for the crown shaping. If you choose to work additional repeats for slouchiness, work them in the middle part of the instructions given for each size, or start at a different point in the repeat.

Crown

Rnd 11: *ssk, yo, K3, sk2po, K3, yo, K2tog; rpt from * to end [99, 110, 121 sts]

Rnd 12: *ktbl, K10; rpt from * to end

Rnd 13: *ssk, yo, K2, sk2po, K2, yo, K2tog; rpt from * to end [81, 90, 99 sts]

Rnd 14: *ktbl, K8; rpt from * to end

Rnd 15: *ssk, yo, K1, sk2po, K1, yo, K2tog; rpt from * to end [63, 70, 77 sts]

Rnd 16: *ktbl, K6; rpt from * to end

Rnd 17: *ssk, yo, sk2po, yo, K2tog; rpt from * to end [45, 50, 55 sts]

Rnd 18: *ktbl, K4; rpt from * to end

Rnd 19: *ssk, yo, K1, yo, K2tog; rpt from * to end

Rnd 20: *ssk, K1, K2tog; rpt from * to end [27, 30, 33 sts]

Rnd 21: *ktbl, K2; rpt from * to end

Rnd 22: *sk2po; rpt from * to end [9, 10, 11 sts]

Break yarn and thread through remaining 9 [10, 11 ] sts and tighten to close.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. This Hat will require blocking to appreciate the fullness of the shape. It is best to block this Hat flat, as a circle with the crown at the centre. Encourage the eyelets to open out during the process but avoid stretching the brim of the Hat.

Knitting chart for one vertical panel within the Meret. The Hat is cast-on with a multiple of 8 stitches and is increased to a multiple of 13sts for the body. The 10 row lace repeat is marked within the black box.

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