Euelet Beret
An eyelet beret pattern for dolls by Debonair Designs Lily is modeling this new Eyelet Beret patteru, which is based on wodifications I made to my Newsboy cap A versatile beret, that offers creativity by combining various ribbon choices with different color combinations ~ 'Eyelet Beret'isalso a perfect addition to complete Your doll's seasonal wardrobe Designer's Note: Worked flat, back and forth in rows \~ my preferred knitting technique using bamboo straights Experience Level: Beginner - Advance beginner Materials: 50 - 65 yards (approx.) of medium weight yarn #4 (total weight used) (1 used caron Simply Soft and Bernat Satin acrylic Yarns) Knitting Needles: Pair of 3.25mm (USA 3-UK 10) throughout Gauge: Using 3.25mm needles: 7 sts = 1 in over stockinette stitch (Approx. gauge based on given needle size and recommended yarn) Notions: 1 yd of 14" (7mm) ribbon (1 used approx. 28 inches)

Designed to fit: American Girl Dolls & 18" Gotz Dolls like my models Lily (above) & Katie (pictured on page 2) from Gotz Little Sisters Collection Approx. head circumference of 13" (33cm) Eyelet Beret by Debonair Designs 20i1. All Rights Reserved. Updated format \~ 6/25/2012
Abbreviations:
K = knit P = purl Sts = stitches Rep = repeat Stockinette stitch = knit a row, purl a row Garter stitch = knit every row Kfb = knit into front and back of stitch YO = yarn over K2tog = knit 2 stitches together P2tog = purl 2 stitches together
Main Body:
Begin at lower edge and cast on 46sts, work as follows: Work two rows of garter stitch (Variation: work these two rows in contrast) Beginning with a knit row, work two rows in stockinette stitch (Variation: join on main color if contrast was used for the initial first two rows) Row 5: (increase) (right side) K1, \* increase in next stitch (kfb); rep from \* to last stitch, K1 = 90 sts Next Row: Purl across all sts Eyelet Row: K1, \* YO, K2tog; rep from \* to last st, K1 Next Row: Purl across all sts Row 9: (increase) \* K8, kfb in next 2 sts; rep from \* to end = 108 sts ...Cont Beginning with a Purl row, work four rows in stockinette stitch Next Row: (wrong side) Knit across all sts to form a ridge Beginning with a knit row, work two rows in stockinette stitch Next Row: (decrease) (right side) \* K8, K2tog, K2tog; rep from \* to end = 90 sts Next Row: P across all sts Continue on to crown Updated format \~ 6/25/2012

Crown:
Row 1: (right side)\* K8, K2tog; rep from \* to end = 81 sts Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14: P across all sts Row 3: \* K7, K2tog; rep from \* to end = 72 sts Row 5: \* K6, K2tog; rep from \* to end = 63 sts Row 7: \* K5, K2tog; rep from \* to end = 54 sts Row 9: \* K4, K2tog; rep from \* to end = 45 sts Row 11: \* K3, K2tog; rep from \* to end = 36 sts Row 13: \* K2, K2tog; rep from \* to end = 27 sts Row 15: \* K1, K2tog; rep from \* to end = 18 sts Row 16: \* P2tog; rep from \* to end = 9 sts To Complete:Break yarn and thread through remaining stitches, drawing up firmly and fasten securely. Join seam.Thread ribbon through eyelet row starting at desired side.Fasten and form a bow. Weave in yarn breaks
Caution:
Please be extra cautious of accidental choking on ribbon if presented to young ones. Copyright: Please respect my designer rights, and as such the copyright of this pattern will always remain with me; it's text, photos copyright 2011 Debonair Designs. Pattern must not be duplicated and sold without the author's permission. Feel free to use this pattern for your knitting pleasure, a courtesy acknowledgment would be greatly appreciated and welcomed.
Pattern Support:
Pleasefeel free to contact me with your comments and/orquestions Email: debonair@tekayintl.com


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