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The Dreamy Snowdrops Beret is an addition to a series that began with my sock pattern by the same name (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dreamy-snowdrops). This project is great for using up leftover yarn. What better gift item than a handknit that can slide off your needles in a day!

The Dreamy Snowdrops beret is worked bottom-up in the round. The band is in garter stitch and the body a simple lace repeat incorporating decreases to produce a “star”, followed by simple tie-off. Blocking is required. As a final touch, add a crocheted stem for the traditional beret - or a pompom for a tam.

This multi-generational pattern is written for 3 sizes with varying depth options for fingering, DK and worsted weight yarns, resulting in 7 finished sizes from newborn to adult. The pattern is charted with written instructions.

Sizing and Fit
The beret band is worn snug around the head, allowing negative ease of about 4-5 cm / 1.5-2 ins. Measure the head circumference around the forehead and above or over the ears depending on how the hat will be worn.

Yarn
Lacework shows up best in naturally smooth fibres. Select fingering-weight yarn for sizes newborn to 3 years; DK yarn for sizes 3 yrs to adult M; worsted weight for adult L-XL. Yarns tested for this pattern include:

Fingering -
Bergère de France Calinou (75% acrylic, 25% merino wool), 50 g (1 oz 3/4), 185 m (202 yds) - lait (white)
Regia Cotton - Jacquard Color (41% new wool, 34$ cotton, 25% polyamid), 50 g (1 oz 3/4), 200 m (219 yds) - col. 5434

DK - Berroco Ultra Wool DK (100% superwash wool), 100 g (3 oz 1/2), 267 m (292 yds) - lavender

Worsted - Lana Grossa Ascot (57% wool, 18% alpaca, 25% viscose), 50 g (1 oz 3/4), 120 m (131 yds), col. 001 - natural tweed

Yarn Quantity for sizes 1 (2, 3)
Fingering: 1/3 (1/2, 3/4) 50 g skein; 61 (93, 140) m; 67 (102, 153) yds
DK: 1/2 (5/8, 3/4) 100 g skein; 134 (167, 200) m, 147 (183, 219) yds
Worsted: -(-, 1 1/2) 50 g skein; - (-, 160) m; - (- , 175) yds

Tools & Notions
Fingering:
2 3/4 mm (US 2) circ needle (40 cm)
3 mm (US 2.5) circ needle
1 set dp 3 mm (US 2.5) needles or loop
DK:
3 mm (US 2.5) circ needle (40 cm)
3 3/4 mm (US 5.0 mm) circ needle (40, 60 cm)
1 set 3 3/4 mm (US 5.0) dpn or loop
Worsted:
3 1/4 mm (US 3.0) circ needle (40 cm)
4 mm (US 6.0) circ needle (40, 60 cm)
1 set 4 mm (US 6.0) dpn or loop
1 tapestry needle
stitch markers
blocking tools

Tension Gauge
In patt over 10 cm/4 in
Fingering: 28 sts and 36 rows on 3 mm (US 2.5) needle
DK: 23 sts and 30 rows on 3 3/4 mm (US 5.0) needle
Worsted: 21 sts and 26 rows on 4 mm (US 6.0) needle

Techniques used
Joining and working in the round
Stitch increasing and decreasing
Reading a lace chart
Basic lace stitches

Skill level: Advanced beginner (lace)