Vlora is a modern brimmed beret knit sideways on straight needles, and suits a wide range of people. The gentle swirls use a simple cable twist technique which add interest to the softly slouchy body.

Yarn
158 (194, 230) yd/145 (177, 210) m
31yd/29m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Worsted weight, plied yarn

Needles & Notions
Pair 4mm/UK8/US6 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
4mm crochet hook
Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Little Fox Mere Worsted (200yd/183m per 4oz/115g; 100% Superwash Merino)

Shown in size 20in/50.75cm on model with 21.25in/54cm circumference head

Alternative yarn
Malabrigo Rios (210yd/192m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino)

Gauge
20 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.

Sizes
To fit size: 18 (20, 22) in/45.75 (50.75, 56) cm
Finished size: 14.75 (17.25, 19.75) in/37.5 (43.75, 50.25) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, short rows (w&t), provisional cast-on, kitchener stitch, cables

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on & Kitchener Stitch

Note
Fit is determined by row gauge– if your gauge differs, simply work more or fewer panels to achieve the desired size.

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do 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 May 2008
PDF file size: 3.5MB
Product code: WW054KVlora
Technical editor: Tana Pageler