Bécot by Julie Hoover

Bécot

Knitting
December 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
110 - 150 yards (101 - 137 m)
Adult S (M, L)
English
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This hat is pure decadence. The yarn used is uniquely hand-spun in a blend of guilt-free mink and luxurious cashmere, resulting in a fabric with a wonderfully soft halo. Knit into a classic slouchy shape, it drapes like a dream and feels even better.

bécot: (french) a small affectionate kiss, as like a peck from a bird.

Sizes
Small (Medium, Large)
Fits 18-19 (20-21, 22-23)” / 46-48 (51-53, 56-58) cm head circumference

Yarn
Jones & Vandermeer Happy Mink
50% Mink 50% Cashmere
120 yards / 110 meters per 50 g skein

1 skein Main Color (MC) for all sizes
1 skein Contrast Color (CC) for all sizes

Sample shown in colors Squid Ink (MC) and Truffle (CC)

Gauge
16 stitches and 32 rows = 4″ / 10 cm in garter stitch with Needle A, after blocking

Needle A (for Main Fabric)
One 16” / 40 cm circular needle and 1 set of DPNs
US 8 / 5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B (for Brim)
One 16” / 40 cm circular needle one size smaller than Needle A
US 7 / 4.5 mm

Other Materials
Stitch marker, blunt tapestry needle

Skill Level
2 of 5