Propello is a gentle beret with flattering shaping and texture. Based on the Propeller beret from Wee Woolly Toppers, this adult version comes in 3 sizes and is a pleasant, quick knit. Great for last minute gifts!

Yarn
88 (108, 130) yd/81 (99, 119) m
22yd/20m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Aran weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 4mm/UK8/US6 & 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Artesano Aran (144yd/132m per 100g; 50% Wool, 50% Alpaca)
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.75in/52.25cm circumference head

Sizes
To fit size: 18 (20, 22) in/ 45.75 (51, 56) cm
Finished size: 16 (17.75, 19.5) in/ 40.5 (46, 49.5) cm

Gauge
18 sts x 24 rows to 4 in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St
17 sts x 23 rows to 4 in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St

Alternative yarns
Camelot Dyeworks Pendragon (183yd/167m per 100g; 55% Wool, 45% Alpaca)
Garnstudio Drops Nepal (82yd/75m per 50g; 65% Wool, 35% Alpaca)

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, I-cord

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Cable Cast-on & Knitting in the Round

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does 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 October 2010
PDF file size: 3MB
Product code: WW118KPropello
Technical editor: Tana Pageler