A jaunty accessory designed to make the most of our Aran-weight alpaca and silk blend, and one that weighs practically nothing atop your head. Tilt this shallow beret at a rakish angle for adventuring and maximum fun. Make one to match your Sherbet Bandana!

SAMPLE SHOWN
Dimond Laine Big Birdie in color Beret.

SIZES
One size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
To fit an average adult head, 20-21” in circumference. Beret measures 18” circumference at ribbed edge.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.

Dimond Laine Big Birdie (79% alpaca, 21% silk; 174 yards per 100 grams): 1 skein.

OR

105 yards / 96m of an Aran-weight yarn.

NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested.

Gauge Needle: US 7 (4.5mm) 16” circular and double-point needles.
Ribbing Needle: US 6 (4mm) 16” circular needle, or one needle size smaller than Gauge Needle.

TOOLS
BOR marker, darning needle. Optional: Seven markers in a different color from BOR marker.

GAUGE
17 sts and 22 rounds = 4” in Stockinette stitch in the round, blocked.

ERRATA, version 1: We’ve clarified the language in the note about adding depth to your beret, under the heading EVEN ROUNDS: “Note: Here is where you can change the overall depth of your beret—seven rounds will yield a piece of about 8” in total depth…Our samples were knit per pattern, with seven even rounds here and 8” of depth from cast-on through the decreases.”