This lovely slouchy beret was inspired by sea urchins, using bobbles for a textured finish which all graduate towards, and meet at, the crown.

Yarn
143 (179, 195) yd/130 (164, 179) m
30yd/28m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Worsted weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Cascade 220 (220yd/201m per 100g; 100% Wool)
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.75in/52.25cm circumference head

Sizes
To fit size: 18 (20, 22) in/ 45.75 (51, 55.75) cm
Finished size: 16 (17.75, 19.25) in/ 40.5 (46, 49) cm

Gauge
20 sts x 28 rows to 4 in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St

Alternative yarns
Patons Classic Wool Worsted (210yd/192m per 100g; 100% Wool)
Rowan Pure Wool Worsted (219yd/200m per 100g; 100% Wool)
Elann Peruvian Highland Wool (109yd/100m per 50g; 100% Wool)

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, bobbles

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Cable Cast-on & Knitting in the Round

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does 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 December 2006
PDF file size: 2.6MB
Product code: WW024KBobbleBeret
Technical editor: Tana Pageler