Ecoliere Beret
by Maggie Baird Ecoliere beret is a soft round cap with a flat crown that is worked from the brim up. It is named after the French term for schoolgirls, who traditionally wear them with their uniforms. This beret is a classic style that will coordinate with any outfit. The pattern can be knit in three different styles: fitted (shown), regular and slouchy.
MATERIALS
ABBREVIATIONS
- Fingering or sock weight yarn k - knit (approx 15 grams /75 yards) p-purl - Set of $3.25\mathrm{mm/US}\,3$ double pointed needles sts - stitches - Stitch marker ktbl- knit through the back of the loop - Tapestry needle m1 - make one stitch k2tog - knit 2 together GAUGE rnd - round 32 sts & 42 rows $=$ 10cm/4in in stockinette. dpn - double pointed needles
DIRECTIONS
Cast on 60 sts. Distribute 20 sts onto three needles. Place stitch marker at beginning and join into round. Rows 1-7: work in twisted rib $^{*}\mathrm{Ktbl,p1^{*}}$
INCREASES
For a fitted beret, knit until work measures $4\,\mathsf{c m}$ from the beginning. For a regular beret, knit until work measures $5\;\mathrm{{cm}}$ from the beginning. For a slouchy beret, knit until work measures 6 cm from the beginning.
DECREASES
Place remaining 3 sts onto one dpn. Knit I-cord for five rows or desired length. Bind off. Weave in ends and block flat. This pattern is released with a Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike license. ParasolDoll.com - $\copyright$ Maggie Baird
