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004-11 The Bolete Beret Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Girls, Women

Item:

Hat

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Knitting in the Round

Pattern Description:

It's a great slouch hat that's not too slouchy but very trendy!

The hat is knit from the bottom up to the crown. The brim of the hat is knit as a corrugated ribbing. The pattern stitch for the top of the hat is using the waffle stitch. The waffle stitch pattern continues all the way through the crown. There is one size written in the pattern but this hat will fit a variety of sizes from 19"-22" / 48- 56cm.

Gauge:

14 stitches = 4 inches in in Waffle Stitch

Materials:

5mm / US8 16" Circular Needle
5mm / US8 DPN
Done Roving Kidding Ewe - 55% Mohair, 45% FineWool -300yds/ball / 5oz, 1 Ball of each color a semi-solid (MC) and a multi color (CC). Colors shown: Old Sturbridge, Appropriately Pewter.

You Will Also Need:

Stitch Marker
Tapestry Needle