Sunny Slouchy Beret
by Alla Saenko
| SizesandHeadCircumference: | |||||
| XXS | XS | S | M teen/ | L | |
| 4 yrs | 6 yrs | 8 yrs | adult | adult | |
| cm inches | 47 181/2 | 50 193/4 | 53 21 | 56 22 | 59 231/4 |
| Yardage required d (approx): | |||||
| total | 140 | 165 | 190 | 230 | 265 |
| FinishedMeasurements: Band Circumference (unstretched) | |||||
| cm inches | 36 141/4 | 38 15 | 40 153/4 | 42 161/2 | 44 171/4 |
| Height (approx) | |||||
| cm inches | 16 61/4 | 17.5 63/4 | 19 71/2 | 22 83/4 | 23.5 91/4 |
Pattern notes:
The Sunny Slouchy Beret pattern features simple yet attractive textural stitch patterns. It makes a lightweight cozy hat. This slouchy beret is designed to be knit in two colours to accentuate the distinctiveness of the stitch pattern, but the choice is yours. It can be knit in one colour, or even with a self-striping yarn which already has contrasting colours in it. Designed to be worked seamlessly in the round starting at the band and customizing the final look by completing fewer or more pattern repeats to adjust the height of the hat making it less or more slouchy. In child's sizes the beret has a shallower beanie style fit.
Gauge:
30 sts x 38 rows to 10cm/4in square over stockinette stitch on 3mm/Us #2.5 needles
Suggested Yarn:
Fingering or fine fingering weight yarn to obtain gauge. A springier yarn with good stitch definition is recommended. The samples are made with: Loops & Threads Luxury Sock: 229 yards (209 meters), 50 grams (1.76 ounces) elann.com Peruvian Baby Silk: 109 yards (100 meters), 25 grams (0.88 ounces). For two colour beret in this yarn you would need 2 balls of yarn in MC and 1 ball in CC.
Materials:
3mm/Us #2.5, 16"(40 cm) circular needle and DPNs, or size to obtain gauge, 3.25/Us #3, 16"(40 cm) circular needle and DPNs, or size to obtain gauge, or longer circular needles in corresponding sizes, if Magic Loop technique is used; stitch marker; tapestry needle
Abbreviations and techniques:
Stitch Patterns:
-Twisted Rib Stitch(multiple of 2 sts) Round 1 : \*K1 tbl, p1; rep from \* to end. Repeat this Round until you have reached the desired length.
-Thermal Rib Stitch
(multiple of 6 sts) Note: Work Rounds 5 and 6 in CC if you opt for two colours in this project. Round 1, 2, 3, 4: \*k3, p3; rep from \* to end. Round 5: knit all sts. Round 6: purl all sts. Repeat Rounds 1-6 until you have reached the desiredlength. k - knit p - purl k1 tbl - knit one stitch through the back loop yo - yarn over CC - contrast colour MC - main colour pM - place marker st(s) - stitch(es) k2tog tbl - knit 2 stitches together through the back loops k3tog tbl - knit 3 stitches together through the back loops rem - remain(ing) rep - repeat to end - to the end of the Round Magic Loop - it is a technique that allows you to work in the round on one circular needle. It is used as an alternative to knitting a sock or a sleeve on double point needles. There is a detailed picture tutorial at knitpicks.com http://www.knitpicks.com/wptutori als/magic-loop/ It is also demonstrated in this video Knitting in the Round - Magic Loop method - by knitpicks
Directions
With 3mm/US #2.5 needles cast on 96 (104, 112, 120, 128) stitches. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts. PM for beginning of round. Begin working in Twisted Rib Stitch pattern and work for about 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) cm / 112 (112, 1/2, 2, 2) inches, or 16-18 rounds, based on size. Next 2 rounds - garter ridge: Round 1: knit all sts. Round 2: purl all sts. Increase Round: \*k1, yo, k1, p1, yo, p1; rep from \* to end - 144 (156, 168, 180, 192) sts. With 3.25mm/US #3 needles begin working in Thermal Rib Stitch pattern and work for 3 (4, 5, 7, 8) pattern repeats.
Shaping the top
Note: Continue working Rounds 5 and 6 in CC if you opt for two colours. ★ First set of decreases: Round 1, 2, 3, 4: \*k3, p3; rep from \* to end. Round 5 (decreases): \*k3, k3tog tbl, k6; rep from \* to end - 120 (130, 140, 150, 160) st rem. Round 6: purl all sts. ★ Second set of decreases: Round 1, 2, 3, 4: \*k7, p3; rep from \* to end. Round 5 (decreases): \*k2, k3tog tbl, k5; rep to end - 96 (104, 112, 120, 128) sts rem. Round 6: purl all sts. ★ Third set of decreases: Round 1, 2, 3, 4: \*k5, p3; rep from \* to end. Round 5 (decreases): \*k1, k3tog tbl, k4; rep to end - 72 (78, 84, 90, 96) sts rem. Round 6: purl all sts. ★ Fourth set of decreases: Round 1, 2, 3, 4: \*k3, p3; rep from \* to end. Round 5 (decreases): \*k3tog tbl, k3; rep to end - 48 (52, 56, 60, 64) sts rem. Round 6: purl all sts. ★ Fifth set of decreases: Round 1, 2, 3, 4: \*k1 tbl, p1; rep from \* to end. Round 5 (decreases): \*k3tog tbl, p1; rep to end - 24 (26, 28, 30, 32) sts rem. Round 6: \*k1, p1; rep from \* to end. ★ The last set of decreases: \*k2tog tbl; rep from \* to end - 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) sts rem. For M (L) sizes only: Knit 1 more round in stockinette stitch. Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Draw tail through rem sts and fasten securely in place. Weave inends.
