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This soft, oversized beret is an ode to the magic of winter. Airy colourwork evokes the delicate fall of snowflakes, and a hazy colour palette is reminiscent of the subtle, blue-tinted light that seeps through the windows when snow is banked high outside. In the depths of winter, a little woolly magic can lift even the most snowed-under spirits. I hope this sweet, quick beret is as fun for you to knit as it was for me!

Designed especially for those new to Fair Isle knitting (or more experienced knitters looking for a quick and satisfying knit), Snowlight is knit seamlessly from the brim up, and is best worked in a bouncy pure wool yarn.

Difficulty Level

Adventurous Beginner and beyond!

Techniques Used

-Knit & purl, cast on & bind off
-Increasing (m1R), decreasing (k2tog)
-Working in the round on circular needles
-Working small circumferences in the round on DPNs/with magic loop/with two circulars
-Working from charts
-Stranded colourwork (tips and advice included!)

Yarn

Quince & Co. Lark (100% wool; 134yds/123m per 50g skein)
MC Bird’s Egg; 1.5 skeins
CC Frost; 1 skein (additional for optional pom-pom)

Needles

4mm/US 6 16”/40cm circular needle
5mm/US 8 needles for working in the round: 16”/40cm circular needle and DPNs (or 1 long circular for magic loop)

Notions

-Stitch marker
-Tapestry needle
-Pom-pom maker (optional)

Finished Measurements

Brim circumference (lightly stretched): 20”/51cm