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One Skein Chunky Beret

Chunky yarn and simple lace combine for a fast, fun knit. This seamless beret features chevron lace and a star-shaped crown for the only hat you’ll need this winter.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: One size to fit average adult head, approx. 22-24” [56-61 cm]

Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking

Materials

Yarn:

Bulky Weight Yarn Malabrigo Chunky (100% merino wool; 100 yards [95 meters]/100 grams): #98 Tuareg (1 ball)
Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular needles and US size 10 (6.0 mm) 16” circular and set of DPNS
Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up. To work from the charted instructions, work the brim as per the written instructions. The chart is worked through once, working the 12-st repeat 7 times around. Chart is read right to left.

Pattern

Brim

With smaller needles, CO 84 sts.
Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * around.
Rep Rnd 1 until Brim measures 2” (5 cm).

Body

Change to larger needles.
Rnd 1: [K4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3] 7 times.
Rnds 2, 4, 6, 10: Knit.
Rnd 3: [K3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2] 7 times.
Rnd 5: [K2, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1, (yo, ssk) twice, k1] 7 times.
Rnd 7: [K1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k3, (yo, ssk) twice] 7 times.
Rnd 8: K to last st, slip last st of round purlwise, remove marker, slip st back to LH needle, replace marker.
Rnd 9: [Sk2p, yo, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, yo] 7 times.
Rnd 11: [K1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk] 7 times.
Rnd 12: K to last st, slip last st of round purlwise, remove marker, slip st back to LH needle, replace marker.
Rnd 13: [Sk2p, yo, k3, yo, skpo, yo, k3, yo] 7 times.
Rnds 14, 16, 18, 20: Knit
Rnd 15: [K4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3] 7 times.
Rnd 17: [K3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2] 7 times.
Rnd 19: [K2, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1] 7 times.
Rnd 21: [K1, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, ssk] 7 times.
Rnd 22: K to last st, slip last st of round purlwise, remove marker, slip st back to LH needle, replace marker.
Rnd 23: [Sk2p, yo, k9, yo] 7 times.
Rnds 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34: Knit. 

Crown

Rnd 25: [K5, sk2p, k4] 7 times. (70 st)
Rnd 27: [K4, sk2p, k3] 7 times. (56 st)
Rnd 29: [K3, sk2p, k2] 7 times. (42 st)
Rnd 31: [K2, sk2p, k1] 7 times. (28 st)
Rnd 33: [K1, sk2p] 7 times. (14 st)
Rnd 35: [K2tog] 7 times. (7 st)

Finishing

Cut yarn and thread through remaining st and fasten off. Weave in ends. Soak hat in warm water and then remove excess water by pressing in a towel. To accentuate the beret shape of this hat, block over a small bowl or plate. Take care not to overstretch the brim (use waste yarn to cinch in the rib). Leave to air dry. yarn ball


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Comments
  • Melinda K.

    It says to move the marker,, but where was it in the first place? Please explain what the marker is for, thank you s much !

    Reply
    • Nicola P.

      Hello! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor

      Reply
    • Nicola P.

      Hello Melinda! It doesn’t actually say in the pattern but it’s the start of round marker. This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up. The start of the round/marker needs to move as stated to accommodate the lace.
      Hope that helps! -Nicola, Editor

      Reply

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