Stranded 2 or 3 colour Beret style hat inspired by a traditional Scottish Argyle tartan.

Knitted in the round.

SIZING
One size to fit head with 52-56cm / 20.5-22in circumference

YARN
DK / 8 ply (11 wpi)

Recommended yarns include Orkney Angora St Magnus DK and Woolyknit British Wool 4 ply (held double).
Following quantities are for a single strand of DK, double required if using a 4-ply fingering weight.

2 colour
C1: 115m (126 yds)
C2: 80 m (87 yds)

3 colour
C1: 115m (126 yds)
C2: 65 m (71 yds)
C3: 65 m (71 yds)

NEEDLES
Main 4mm (US6)
60cm (24”) min circular* (longer for magic loop), or double pointed

Brim 3mm (US2.5)
50cm (20”) min circular (longer for magic loop), or double pointed

Using 80-100cm (30-40”) long circular allows you to check fit as you go along.

GAUGE
24 stitches and 26 rows = 10 cm / 4” in pattern stitch using main needle

REQUIRED NOTIONS
1 distinct BOR stitch marker
11 stitch markers to indicate pattern repeats
27cm (10.5”) dinner plate for blocking
Tapestry needle
Sharp scissors
Optional - Ordinary 4-prong fork for pom pom

TECHNIQUES
Twisted German cast on method (or any other preferred stretchy cast on).
Ladderback jacquard is recommended in some areas but is entirely optional.