The Batty About Bats Beret is based on beret patterns of the 1930s and inspired by Halloween publicity photos taken of starlets of the time including Clara Bow! I have chosen to adorn the spooky beret with bats. Why? I might be slightly obsessed with them!

The Batty About Bats Beret is knit in the round with worsted weight yarn and is suitable for advanced beginners and above. Though, if you are a beginner and not afraid of the swirling mysteries of this beret, then please give it a try!


The Batty About Bats Beret will fit the following head circumference Small (20”), Medium (21”), Large (22”), XL (23”). These measurements are pre-blocking (see tip box below). Sizing will be shown as follows in the pattern. S M, L, XL

Materials:
Needles (Note: below are the needles I used for the pattern, please feel free to use a needle size that ensures you get gauge.)
3mm/4 US/11 Canada & UK/ 3 Japan  circular needles
3.25mm/6 US 10 Canada & UK/ 4 Japan circular needles
3.25 DPN needles

Worsted weight yarn.

Stitch-markers (for dividing sections).

Gauge: 10 stitches 12 rows equals 2” (using 3.25mm 2 US 10 Canada & UK/ 4 Japan needles)

Yardage: (approximate)
S 110 yards, M 145 yards, L 170 yards, XL 185 yards