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Chevron Lace Beret Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women

Item:

Hat

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

You should be able to: knit, purl, decrease and do yarn overs.

Pattern Description:

This hat has been inspired by the lovely berets of the late 30s and early 40s. Work it in a classic beret size or a bit bigger for a slouchier more modern hat. It's knit with one strand each of fingering wool and kid mohair to give it a nice vintage feel and halo while keeping your head warm. The chevron lace adds even more classic charm and interest.

So get yourself a ball of mohair and use up some of your fingering yarn. The simple lace pattern is easy to memorize and your new hat will be finished in no time! So fast, you might perhaps want to knit a second one as a gift for a dear friend.

Gauge:

22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10cm/4 x 4'' in stockinette sttitch on 3.5mm needles before blocking

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

The Beret is shown in pictures 2, 3 & 4.
The slouch is shown on pictures 1 & 5,
Beret (Slouch): 26 (29)cm/10.25 (11.5)'' diameter, for a 56cm/22'' head circumference.

Materials:

Yarn: approx. 130m/142y (160m/175y) of Isager Tvinni, 510m (558y)/100g and 130m/142y (160m/175y)of Mondial Le Perle Prestigio Super Kid Mohair 245m (268y)/25g.
Needles: 3mm (US size 2.5) and 3.5mm (US size 4) circular needles.

You Will Also Need:

Notions: stitch marker, tapestry needle to weave in ends.

Suggested yarn:

175 yards of Fingering weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Isager Strik/Tvinni & Modial/Le Perle Prestigio Super Kid Mohair