This ‘Sasakia’ beret is inspired by Japan’s national butterfly, the Omurasaki (Sasakia charonda). It comes in three sizes: a child-sized beret (which can also be worn as an adult beanie) called ‘Sasakia, shou,’ and an adult-sized beret called ‘Sasakia, dai,’ available in modern and classic widths.

Sasakia, shou (smaller butterfly)
to fit head circumference 19 - 23in / 48 - 58.5cm
- child size 1, 2 & adult size 3, 4, 5

Finished measurement (circumference at widest point x height)

• child size: 24 x 8in / 61x20.5cm
• adult size: 24 x 8.5in / 61x21.5cm

Sasakia, dai (bigger butterfly)
to fit head circumference 21 - 23in / 53 - 58.5cm
- adult size 3, 4, 5

Finished measurement (circumference at widest point x height)

• modern width: 27 x 8.5in / 68 x 21.5cm
• classic width: 31 x 8.5in / 78 x 21.5cm

Difficulty Rating
Advanced knitter