This beret pattern makes the most of the colourways of sock yarn, by using a simple chevron based pattern to create multiple lines of symmetry and reflection.

Pattern is provided in both written and charted format, and is worked in the round, bottom up.

Yarn
183 (228, 277) yd/168 (208, 254) m
39yd/36m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Sock weight, plied yarn

Needles & Notions
Set 2.5mm/UK--/US1½ DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Zauberball (459yd/420m per 100g; 75% Wool, 25% Nylon)
Shown in size 21.5in/54.5cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Alternative yarn
Yarn Zitron Trekking Hand Art Sock (459yd/420m per 100g; 75% Wool, 25% Nylon)

Gauge
32 sts x 40 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.5mm needles over St.St.
30 sts x 40 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.5mm needles over Twisted Rib, lightly stretched
30 sts x 60 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.5mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit size: 19 (21.5, 24) in/48.25 (54.5, 61) cm
Finished size: 17 (19.25, 21.25) in/43.5 (49, 54) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable & Cable cast-ons

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published November 2009
PDF file size: 3.1MB
Product code: WW108KSymetrie
Technical editor: Tana Pageler