Luxuriously soft yarn and an elegant lace pattern add up to pure refinement in this classic beret, crowned with an intricate star. Worked in the round from the garter stitch brim up, the shaping is perfectly integrated with the lace for an elegantly satisfying knitting experience.

The pattern (in three sizes) is written for DK yarn and includes both charted and written instructions. Choose yarn with a gentle halo for best results.

Yarn
125 (163, 209) yd/115 (150, 193) m
36yd/33m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
DK weight, plied yarn with halo

Needles & Notions
Set 3.75mm/UK9/US5 & 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Jamie Possum Possum Plus DK (144yd/133m per 50g; 80% Merino, 20% Possum)
Shown in size 20in/50.75cm, on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Alternative yarn
Fonty Yarns Angora (137yd/125m per 25g; 70% Angora, 30% Merino)

Gauge
20 sts x 30 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.75mm needles over St.St.
18 sts x 38 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.75mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit size: 18 (20, 22) in/45.75 (50.75, 56) cm
Finished size: 15.5 (17.75, 20) in/39.5 (45, 50.75) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, lace

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published June 2010
PDF file size: 3MB
Product code: WW112KIvydene
Technical editor: Tana Pageler