Zoey Star Beret by Cassie Castillo

Zoey Star Beret

Knitting
May 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
200 - 250 yards (183 - 229 m)
20 (22)" brim circumference and 9" length
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Zoey Star Beret is a slouchy beret worked in concentric stars. The beret is worked in the round from the center out on double point needles. Using a self striping yarn with long color changes and adding purl ridges create bold stars.

Skills needed:
m1 increase and double decrease, both techniques explained in pattern
KFB: knit into the front and back of the stitch
Ability to work in the round on circular and double pointed needles
Ability to read a chart

Block hat over a 9” dinner plate.

Designer note: I am a loose knitter, so please check you gauge before beginning this project. It may be necessary to go up 1 or 2 needle sizes.