What you'll need
| One size only: | To fit an average sized head (21 inches)- approximately 10 inches/25.5 cm wide in diameter when laid flat |
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Drops Alpaca - Dark Grey (0506)
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Drops Alpaca - Medium Pink (3720)
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Product Description
This is a slouchy beret, knitted in the round and worked in one piece from the bottom up. After casting on using a long tail tubular cast on method for 1x1 rib, the brim is worked before commencing onto a fairisle section to knit the rose motifs. This is then followed by the crown shaping of the beret and an I-cord finish.
Instructions for this beret are provided in both written and charted format.
Beloved Rose Beret by Amanda (Shuttermonkey)
What is Being Made
The Beloved Rose Beret is a knitted hat designed to fit an average-sized head with a finished diameter of approximately 10 inches (25.5 cm) when laid flat. This intermediate-level knitting project features a decorative rose motif inspired by the floral design work of Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, known for his iconic contributions to Glasgow's architectural heritage including The Glasgow School of Art, Mrs Cranston's Tea Rooms, Scotland Street School, and Queen's Cross Church.
Design Inspiration and Background
The rose pattern draws directly from Mackintosh's well-known floral-inspired decorative motifs, bringing a touch of early 20th-century Scottish design aesthetics to contemporary knitwear. The design was developed as part of The Glasgow School of Yarn knitwear design competition, reflecting the designer's connection to Glasgow's vibrant yarn and textile community.
Techniques and Stitches
This knitting project employs techniques suitable for intermediate-level knitters. The construction utilizes both straight needles and circular needle work, allowing crafters to create the structured crown and brim of the beret while incorporating the featured rose motif throughout the design.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
- Primary Yarn: 166 meters / 182 yards of Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca yarn in shade 0506 Dark Grey Eco
- Contrast Yarn: 27.5 meters / 30 yards of Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca yarn in shade 3720 Medium Pink
- Yarn Weight: Sport weight
- Needles Required: 3.25mm knitting needles and 3.25mm circular needle (40cm length)
Yarn Characteristics
The Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca yarn provides a soft, luxurious fiber base ideal for a close-fitting hat. The sport weight yarn allows for detailed stitch definition, making the rose motif clearly visible while maintaining the structure needed for a properly-fitting beret. The dark grey eco shade serves as the primary color, with medium pink providing striking contrast for the rose design elements.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Designer: | Amanda (Shuttermonkey) |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | You may have to adjust your needle size to achieve the required tension. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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