MATERIALS & INFORMATION
Yarn
suitable for sport to light DK yarns
approximately 250m/ 100g - 350m/ 100g
requires one 100g skein MC
and less than a mini skein (10g) CC
Gauge
main fabric: 24 sts x 32 rounds = 10cm x 10cm (4”x4”),
in stockinette
brim: 26 sts x 34 rounds = 10cm x 10cm (4”x4”),
in 1x1 rib
Needles
circular needles suitable for Magic Loop method,
sized as follows -
Needle A: 3.25mm in diameter
or as needed to meet gauge for main fabric
Needle B: 2.5mm in diameter
or as needed to meet gauge for Brim
- alternatively; double-pointed and/or short circular needles of same size
Notions
stitch markers, measuring tape, tapestry needle, round dinner plate
Special Techniques
i-cord, optional: Magic Loop
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SIZING AND FIT
Size 1 (2, 3) to fit head circumference of approximately
47-50cm/ 19-20” (55cm-57cm / 22-23”, 60-63cm / 24-25”)
with a crown diameter of approximately
27cm/ 11” (29cm/ 11.75”, 31cm/ 12.5”)
To Work In-Between Sizes:
if using a DK yarn, change gauge to 23 sts and work the smaller of the two sizes; if using a sport weight yarn, change gauge to 25 sts and work the larger of the two sizes.
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SAMPLES
INFO
All samples shown are a Size 2, made with the following yarns -
grey beret:
Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales
WildBrier
green beret:
Folklore Yarns Faerie Folk
blue beret:
West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLAB