I couldn’t fit all of my ideas into one beret, so I had to make another version that turned into this pattern – the Twirling Twill Beret. I wanted an overall subtle texture so I went with a simple slip stitch to create the twill texture on top and incorporated a different take on the twisted rib pattern at the bottom to shape the hat. The result feels very classic in a heather or solid yarn.
Special skills:
· Knitting in the round
· Increase & Decrease
· Slipped stitches
· Twisted stitches
Size: Adult – one size
Approximate finished measurements: 10-10.5 in diameter, 9 in. from the first to the last row.
Needles: US 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles – set of 5 recommended.
Circular needles may be preferred after knitting gets larger. US 5 (3.75 mm) for gathered brim section of hat.
Stitch marker and stitch counter optional
Yarn: Worsted Weight, approx 175 yds (160 m)
Instructions include full written directions and chart.
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