The Year of Hats is back, this time featuring our latest yarn in the Germantown line, Germantown DK! The Year of DK Hats will feature 12 free patterns using our favorite knitting techniques.

Our third design is Juliet by Chinua “Chin” Matthews. This lovely beret is worked from the top down in an intricate cable and lace pattern. Integrated increases form the shape, and a slipped stitch folded ribbing provides structure at the brim. Fully charted, the cables and lace are not too difficult and keep the project engaging!

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Worthy of Note
This beret is worked from the top down starting with a traditional i–cord detail and then worked out from the center to the folded brim. The cable and lace details throughout are not too difficult and keep the project engaging!

Specifications
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown DK (100% N. American wool; 270 yds/100 gm skein): 105 natural, 1 skein.
GAUGE
22 sts and 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Beret Pattern on larger ndls, after blocking.
NEEDLES
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 3 (3.25 mm) circular.
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circular.
1 – 24” (60 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circular.
1 – set US 5 (3.75 mm) DPNs.
Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, Kelbourne Woolens label, sewing needle.
SIZE
18” (48 cm) brim circumference, unstretched, 35” (89 cm) body circumference at widest point, 11.25” (28.5 cm) diameter, and 9.75” (24.75 cm) height.
SKILLS
I–cord, basic cables, basic lace, reading from charts.