Magpie Darling Beret by Amanda Kaffka

Magpie Darling Beret

Knitting
December 2020
Katia Supreme Merino
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Bulky
+ Lace
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in St-st in the round, blocked
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
82 yards (75 m)
S (M/L)
English
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This sophisticated Beret is the newest in the Magpie Collection. Using one ball of chunky weight yam, this project knits up quick! Perfect for the holidays and even better as speedy gift-giving projects all year around. This Magpie Darling Beret is a classic hat that will spicy up any outfit.

Knit kits (yarn & pattern) can be purchased on thecraftyjackalope.com

YARN
Katia Supreme Merino (82 yards/75 meters chunky weight) x 1 ball.
Sample shown in color #81 (ice).
King Cole Cosmos (429 yards/393 meters lace weight sequins) x 1 ball.
Sample shown in color #1095 (Silver/Silver Sequin).

NEEDLES
5 mm (US 8) 16”/40 cm Circular Needles.
6 mm (US 10) 16”/40 cm Circular Needles.
6 mm (US 10) DPNs.

NOTIONS
1 Stitch Marker
Tapestry needle to weave in ends.

GAUGE
Using larger needles in St-st.
Unblocked: 14 sts x 18 rows = 4”/10 cm.
Blocked: 12 sts x 16 rows = 4”/10 cm.

MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 18 (22)”/45.75 (55.75) cm.
Height: 7.5”/19 cm.

NOTES

  • Worked bottom-up in the round starting at the Broken Rib Brim to the top of the Beret.

  • There is not enough yarn for a swatch & the Beret. Once you finished swatching, rip out to reuse yarn.

  • Two sizes: S (M/L). Sample shown in size M/L.

  • Blocking is everything! Wet block and dry on a plate or steam in a circle.