A classic beret, worked in rounds from bottom to top. Ribbing is worked in one shade, then a second shade is introduced in the simple stranded check pattern.

SIZE

One size to fit adult.
Approx 28 cm 11 in in diameter.
Ribbing approx 49.5 cm 19 in in circumference, unstretched

SUGGESTED YARN

Knitting for Olive ® Merino
(100% Extra fine merino, 50 g / 1.76 oz, 250 m / 273 yds)

Colour A: Licorice 1 ball or approx 155 m: 170 yds
Colour B: Cream 1 ball or approx 130 m: 142 yds

GAUGE
36 sts x 36 r = 10 cm 4 in with larger needles in stranded
pattern.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

• Sizes 3 mm (U.S.3) and 2.75 mm (U.S. 2)
circular knitting needles 40 cm (16 in) long
or size needed to obtain gauge.

• Size 3 mm (U.S. 3) double-pointed knitting
needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

• 8 Stitch markers, including 1 unique
marker for beginning of round.

• Yarn needle.