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. This pattern is released with a Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike license. ParasolDoll.com - Maggie Baird
MATERIALS
- Fingering or sock weight yarn (approx 15 grams /75 yards) - Set of 3.25mm/US 3 double pointed needles - Stitch marker - Tapestry needle
GAUGE
32 sts & 42 rows = 10cm/4in in stockinette.
ABBREVIATIONS
k - knit P- purl sts - stitches ktbl - knit through the back of the loop m1 - make one stitch k2tog - knit 2 together rnd - round 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 \*Ktbl, p1\*.
INCREASES
| Rnd 8 | * K2, m1 * to end of row. | 90 sts |
| Rnd 9 | knit | |
| Rnd 10 | * K3, m1 * to end of row. | 120 sts |
For a fitted beret, knit until work measures 4 cm from the beginning. For a regular beret, knit until work measures 5 cm from the beginning. For a slouchy beret, knit until work measures 6 cm from the beginning.
DECREASES
| Rnd 1 | *K3, k2tog* to end of row | 108 sts |
| Rnds 2-6 | knit | |
| Rnd 7 | *K2, k2tog* to end of row | 72 sts |
| Rnds 8-12 | knit | |
| Rnd 13 | *K1, k2tog* to end of row | 48 sts |
| Rnds 14-16 | knit | |
| Rnd 17 | *k2tog* to end of row | 24 sts |
| Rnds 18-20 | knit | |
| Rnd 21 | *k2tog* t to end of row | 12 sts |
| Rnd 22 | *k2tog* to end of row | 6 sts |
| Rnd 23 | *k2tog* to end of row | 3 sts |
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 - Maggie Baird
