Sestra by Rastus Hsu

Sestra

Knitting
March 2021
100% Merino
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in moss stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
144 - 150 yards (132 - 137 m)
One size - to fit average adult size head (55-57cm)
English
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Inside the Designer’s Mind
I always want to create a classic and timeless beret that does not require complicated stitches yet is interesting to make and SESTRA is precisely what’s in my mind. An elegant beret with classic 3/3 cables, standing out between highly textured moss stitch, creating this sophisticated accessory that is interesting to the eye and also easy to style, therefore make it an essential piece in your wardrobe.

Materials
Approximately 80 g/144m (158yds) of light worsted weight yarn
100% Merino (50g/90m/ 98.4yds)

Needles
US5/3.75mm, 50cm circular needle (if choosing 1x1 long-tail tubular CO method)
US 6/4.0mm, 50cm circular needle
US 7/4.5mm, 50cm circular needle
A set of US7/4.5mm DPNs or 80cm (or above) circular needle for magic loop

Gauge
16 sts / 32 rows = 10cm (4”) in moss stitch, using US 7/4.5mm needles, after blocking

Notions
Stitch Marker, cable needle, Tapestry Needle

Skill Level
Beginner