Demonstrating how short-row colorwork can be worked in the round, Ripplish features a playful motif that continues around the entire body of the beret. It’s soft brim and refined, simple crown allow the motif to take center stage.

SIZES
To fit head circumference: 17 19, 22, 24“/43 48.5, 56, 61cm
Shown in size 22”/56cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
13 14¾, 16½, 18½“/33 37.5, 42, 47cm

YARN
Malabrigo Arroyo; superwash merino wool; 335yd/306m per 3½ oz/100g skein
• 140 180, 260, 315yd/130 165, 240, 290m or 1 skein in AR872 Purpuras (A)
• 95 105, 130, 140 yd/90 95, 120, 130m or 1 skein in AR724 Flavia (B)

NEEDLES
• Set (5) size 2½ (3mm) double-pointed needles, or size to obtain gauge
• Size 2½ (3mm) circular needle, 16”/40cm long, or size to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
• Size 2½ (3mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE
26 sts and 52 rows to 4”/10cm over garter st using size 2½ (3mm) needles using Yarn B
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

PATTERN NOTES
1. Adjusting the depth (or slouch) is managed by adding or removing repeats of Rounds 1 to 10, or by adding or removing ridges before and after the motif. To ensure a balanced fabric, always end the motif after a Round 10.
2. To alter the circumference, add or remove multiples of 12 stitches to the cast-on. To ensure the crown shaping works smoothly, place a stitch marker at every 6th point around.
3. You can adjust sizing via gauge, either by yarn weight or needle size.

Pattern available April 16, 2024 in the book Short-Row Colorwork Knitting.