Belmont Beret by Casey Noble

Belmont Beret

Knitting
May 2011
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Eyelet Texture
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
160 - 200 yards (146 - 183 m)
Slouchy, Extra Slouchy
English
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The Belmont Beret is a slouchy, casual hat that can be made using just a single skein of worsted weight yarn. The slouchy version is perfect for running out to grab a cup of coffee, while the extra slouchy version (pictured) will accommodate a whole head of curls.

SKILLS: tubular cast on, knitting in the round using circular and double pointed needles, making one, decreasing using ssk and k2tog, yarn overs.

MATERIALS: Approximately 160 yards (146 meters) worsted weight yarn for slouchy version; approximately 200 yards (182 meters) worsted weight yarn for extra slouchy version. Shown in Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage.

Size US 7 (4.5mm) 16” circular needles
Size US 7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles
Size US 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular or double pointed needles

Six stitch markers, including one in contrasting color to mark beginning of round

Waste yarn for tubular cast on, ideally fingering weight