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Difficulty: Intermediate

‘Beret Day’ beret is inspired by ski theme patterns. It is a classic shaped beret that can also be worn as a loose top beanie. This patterned beret features ‘Beret day is a good day’ sentence, geometric colored patterns with wide double edge.

‘Beret Day’ beret is worked from bottom up in one piece.

SIZES
One Size
Fit Head Circumference: 54-60 cm 21.25-23.5 inches

BERET MEASUREMENTS
Edge Circumference: 52 cm 20.5 inches
Brim Circumference: 91 cm 35.8 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.75 mm US 5 circular needles ( 40 or 60 cm 16 or 24 inches )
4 mm US 6 circular needles ( 40 or 60 cm 16 or 24 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge

SIZE GUIDE
‘Beret Day’ beret is designed to have a comparable tight fit at the double edge to secure the beret and loose fit at the crown to style.

KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)
In color-pattern using 3.75 mm US 5 needles
21 sts x 33 rounds = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

In color-pattern stitch using 4 mm US 6 needles
18 sts x 28 rounds = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Main Color (MC):
White. 50 gr. Cardiff, Cashmere Classic, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 501

Contrast Color (CC):
Purple. 25 gr. Cardiff, Cashmere Classic, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 620
Yellow. 25 gr. Cardiff, Cashmere Classic, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 683
Green. 25 gr. Cardiff, Cashmere Classic, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 543
Blue. 25 gr. Cardiff, Cashmere Classic, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 638
Grey. 25 gr. Cardiff, Cashmere Classic, 25 gr. / 112 m - Col. 520

Knit the beret with 1 strand of cashmere.

Note: All contrast color yarns are recommendations only. Please select more or less colors according to your own preference.

Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any DK (8 ply) yarn would be good option.