Bonbon beret is worked in two strands of yarn held together from the bottom up in a stockinette stitch. The first part of the beret is worked on a 40 cm 16’’ circular needle, while the top of the beret is worked on a circular needle using the Magic Loop technique. A beret has a fitted double band to keep it on the head while the sides of it are a bit wider. It can be worn with the slouchy part off the back off or to one side.
It has a classic and feminine fit, is very easy to knit and is perfect for sunny spring days.

SIZE:
ONE SIZE - for head circumference 56 - 58 cm [22 - 23’’].

MEASUREMENTS:

• height: 20 cm [7.8”] (stem excl.)
• diameter: 26 cm [10”]

GAUGE:
22 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4” x 4”] in stockinette knitted in the round, after blocking, on 4 mm [US 6] needles. For more precise result swatch in the round on the same needles you will use for the beret.

NEEDLES:
3.5 mm [US 4] (2 pairs) and 4 mm [US 6] or size to get pattern gauge / (40 cm [16’’] and 80 - 100 cm [32 - 40”]) length circular needles.

YARN:
25 g or 212 m [232 yds] of lace yarn and 50 g or 235 m [257 yds] of light fingering yarn held together.
Sample was knit out of Tynn Silk Mohair Sandnes Garn (57% mohair, 28% silk and 15% wool, 25 g / 212 m [232 yds]) and Sunday Sandnes Garn (100% merino wool, 50 g / 235 m [257 yds]) held together.

NOTIONS:
10 stitch markers + 1 unique stitch marker (for BOR), tapestry needle, scissors, ruler / tape measure, elastic thread (optional).

In case you are not familiar with some of the techniques additional videos will help you to understand the instructions - click here.

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