Wisp Beret by Jennifer Brou

Wisp Beret

Knitting
October 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in 2 x 2 rib
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
315 - 320 yards (288 - 293 m)
One size; comfortably fits 18-23" (45.5-57.5 cm) head circumference. Circumference at widest part:  30.5” (77.5 cm), circumference at brim:  16” (40.5 cm), height:  9” (22.75 cm)
English
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The Wisp Beret is worked in the round from brim to crown.  The German Twisted Cast-On method is used to enhance the stretch and durability of the edging.  2 x 2 ribbing is used for the brim, stranded colorwork is used for the body and crown.  Increases and decreases are built into the colorwork chart.

Materials

Yarn
MC:  The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers, Juicy DK (100% SW Merino; 274 yds / 250 m per 100 g); 1 skein in color Mr Pocket.

Or approximately 135 yds / 124 m of DK weight yarn.

CC:  The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers, Mighty Mo (70% Kid Mohair, 30% Silk; 459 yds / 420 m per 50 g); 1 skein in color Bad Rock.

Or approximately 185 yd / 170 m of Lace weight yarn held double.

Needles
Size US 2 (2.75 mm) circular needle with a cable length of 32” (80 cm) for ribbing—or size necessary to obtain gauge

Size US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle with a cable length of 32” (80 cm) for colorwork—or size necessary to obtain gauge

This pattern uses the magic loop technique. Double-pointed needles or smaller circumference cable lengths can be substituted.

Notions
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers

Gauge
32 sts x 36 rounds= 4” / 10 cm in 2 x 2 rib
24 sts x 30 rounds= 4” / 10 cm in colorwork in the rnd

Size
One size; comfortably fits 18-23” (45.5-57.5 cm) head circumference.

Finished Measurements
Circumference at widest part:  30.5” (77.5 cm), circumference at brim:  16” (40.5 cm), height:  9” (22.75 cm)

Notes
A double strand of Mohair should be used throughout as the CC.
The CC should be held as the Dominant Color and the MC as the Background Color.

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A huge thank you to my wonderfully talented test knitters!!