Sweet sassafras

F Size
One size.

F Measurements

Buttercup Beret
When I saw this yarn, I knew it needed to be a hat. From the ultraflattering buttery color to the slight fuzzy halo of the wool to that perfect sheen of silk, this is a yarn that looks good near a face. But I had trouble finding the perfect pattern for it: not too big and floppy, with enough texture to show off that color and gloss. I created this beret pattern to fit the bill. The shape is petite and softly rounded at the crown to hug your head without being too slouchy. They style is very easy to wear and very useful for keeping your ears warm.

Finished beret measures approximately 10in/25.5 cm in diameter when lying flat.

F Skills

Knitting in the round with double pointed needles Cables Working from a chart

F Materials
Yarn: 2 skeins Crystal Palace Yarns Creme in color Butter (60% wool / 40% silk, 124 yds [115m] per 50 gram ball) Recommended Needles: 1 set US #5 double pointed needles 1 set US #6 double pointed needles 1 cable needle Adjust needle size to get the proper gauge, if necessary.

Pattern
Using smaller needles, CO 96 sts and distribute evenly across 4 needles. Place marker and join, working 8 rounds in K1, P1 ribbing. Switch to larger needles. Next round: K all sts, increasing 24 sts. evenly across round (120sts). Next round: Begin chart, working rows as shown.

F Gauge

20 sts / 25 rows = 4 in/10cm in stockinette stitch

Finishing
Break yarn and pull through remaining 16 sts, removing them from the needle. Pull the tail tightly to close the gap. With a tapestry needle, secure the tail on the WS by threading through a loop 3-4 times. Weave in ends. Wash gently in cool water, allowing to soak for at least 10 minutes. Squeeze out any excess water, lay flat, and shape beret into a circle to dry.

Sarai Mitnick http://www.sweetsassafras.org sarai@sweetsassafras.org

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