A Churchmouse Yarns and Teas Pattern - Cashmere Beret (PDF)
A Churchmouse Yarns and Teas Pattern - Cashmere Beret (PDF)
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Product Details
This simple, urbane beret employs a dk-weight cashmere yarn knit down to a fingering gauge for a cozy, dense fabric that’s soft on even the smoothest pate. The flattering shape looks great on men and women alike. And it’s very ‘Euro’—our friend Craig wore his on a trip to Paris and tourists kept asking him for directions!
This beret should fit softly and comfortably with enough slouch to wear at a jaunty angle and enough depth to pull down over your ears on a chilly morning.
If the beret’s band is too large for your head or stretches out with wear, whip-stitch the rolled band to the inside, leaving a small opening to insert a narrow piece of soft elastic or a fine ribbon.
Craft: Knitting.
Designer: Churchmouse Yarns
FINISHED SIZES
Small adult/large child: 19"/48cm around band.
Medium adult: 21"/53cm around band.
YARN
1 skein Hand Maiden 4-Ply Cashmere (185 yds/170m).
Or approx. 185 yds/170m of an equivalent dk-weight yarn that will compress nicely, or a fingering-weight yarn such as Brooklyn Tweed Loft.
NEEDLES
US 2 (2.75mm) 16"/40cm circular and double-points, or size to get gauge.
US 1 (2.25mm) 16"/40cm circular, or 1 size smaller than size to get gauge.
GAUGE
28 sts/38 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch.