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White Swan beret Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women

Item:

Hat

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

Colourwork
Fairisle
cast on
Knit
Purl
Increasing
Decreasing

Pattern Description:

This beret is based on a vintage Fairisle hat that I own - it had so many complements over the years that I thought I would create my own version.

This blue/grey version is one I made for my grandmother Sheila (she comes from a long line of knitters and lacemakers herself). The main colour is knit in Rowan fine tweed, which gave a beautiful light, nubby texture and is very, very soft. The fairisle pattern band is Briggs & Little Durasport that I hand dyed with natural plant dyes - but this yarn comes in a number of jaunty colourways if you want to have a go at knitting it and didn't fancy dyeing your own.

A yellow version with pink and purple colourwork is also shown - this one is knit entirely from Briggs & Little Durasport.

Gauge:

25/26 sts = 4 inches/10 cm in stocking/stockinet st
(hat is blocked into shape)

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

adult - hatband is a stretchy 22"

Materials:

Yarn - 150-200yards main colour
Yarn - 3 x 50 yards of contrast colours

You Will Also Need:

3mm/US 2.5 knitting needles
OR a circular needle in this size

Suggested yarn:

150 yards of Sport weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Rowan fine tweed

Colorway:

367