Smile Heart Beret by Bessie May

Smile Heart Beret

Knitting
January 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
250 - 300 yards (229 - 274 m)
Size of average adult head - beret style or can be worn as beanie
English
This pattern is available from bessiemay.com for £3.75.

DESIGN

Bessie May warm and soft, three colour way Smile Heart Beret. Comfort and style for any winter day.

TECHNIQUES

Knitted flat, following colour chart, utilising three colours, and decreasing regularly to create Beret brim shaping.

Great project for someone learning colour work.

Matching Long Cuff, Smile Heart Mitts pattern also available.
http://www.bessiemay.com/product/knit-kit-smile-heart-lon...

NOTIONS

Yarn: Bessie May Smile, 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool
3 x 50g Balls – one of each colour for colour way chosen

Needles: 4.5mm and 3.75mm Needles (not included in Knit Kit)

Other: Stitch Holder, Stitch Marker (not included in Knit Kit)

Gauge: 10 x 10 cm: 24 sts & 25 rows over stocking stitch, using 4.5mm needles

MEASUREMENTS

Size: to fit average adult head