oversized beret by Claire Montgomerie

oversized beret

Knitting
January 2010
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 13 - 9.0 mm
160 - 170 yards (146 - 155 m)
s(m:l) approx 53(56:59) cm head
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A fun and fashionable hat which is incredibly simple to knit and cosy to wear.
The pattern is given for both straight or circular knitting depending on your preference and is a great pattern for beginners.
It is also a great pattern for using up ends of bulky yarn as very small amounts are used for the stripes - or you could just use one colour for the contrast stripes, which would save buying lots of balls just for a few rows.