Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Intermediate

Windmill beret is a classic shaped beret that can also be worn as a loose top beanie. This textured beret features small scale woven pattern with wide ribbing edge.
Windmill beret is worked from bottom up in one piece.

SIZES
One Size

MEASUREMENTS
Fit Head Circumference: 54-60 cm 21.25-23.5 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.75 mm US 5 circular needles ( 40 or 60 cm 16 or 24 inches )
4 mm US 6 circular needles ( 40 or 60 cm 16 or 24 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
4 mm US 6 double-pointed needles (15 cm 6 inches ) - Helping needles

SIZE GUIDE
Windmill beret is designed to have a comparable tight fit at the ribbing edge to secure the beret and loose fit at the crown to style.

KNITTING DENSITY
In ribbing (k1, p1) using 3.75 mm US 5 needles
28 sts x 27 rounds = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches
In woven cable stitch using 4 mm US 6 needles
24 sts x 34 rounds = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
250 m. Woollentwine, 4 ply, 100 gr. / 400 m - Fawn
250 m. Woollentwine, 4 ply, 100 gr. / 400 m - Hazelnut
Knit the beret with 1 strand of 4 ply in color Fawn and 1 strand of 4 ply in color Hazelnut together.

Approx. 1 m of knitting elastic

Yarn Alternatives
2 strands of any fingering (4 ply) yarn holding together OR 1 strand of any DK (8 ply) yarn would be good options.

POSSIBLE DIFFICULTY
Decrease in woven cable stitch in a seamless way