Product Description
The March beret is an easy project for beginners who want to improve their knitting skills on working with increases M1L and decreases K2togL. It is a free style seamless hat that is worked bottom to top using 5 mm needles with two yarns of Drops Air held together. Because of that this beret is quite tight and fits for wearing in winter. The style of March beret fits very well with all face types for everyday wearing.
Language: English
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) Shown in size 3.
Yarn (two yarns held together): 1. Drops, Air mix (65% alpaca wool, 28% polyamide, 7% wool; 50g/1.8oz = 150m/164yds). Colour: 10. 2. Drops, Air mix (65% alpaca wool, 28% polyamide, 7% wool; 50g/1.8oz = 150m/164yds). Colour: 10.
Yarn weight (Chunky / Craft / Rug): 100 (100) 100 (100) g 3.6 (3.6) 3.6 (3.6) oz 2 (2) 2 (2) balls 300 (300) 300 (300) m 328 (328) 328 (328) yds
Gauge: 10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) = 14 stitches x 22 rows in Stockinette stitch pattern after washing.
March Beret Knitting Pattern by Neringa Ruke
What is Being Made
The March beret is a feminine, simple, and stylish seamless knit hat designed for everyday wearing. This beginner-friendly knitting project is worked from the bottom to the top and fits head circumferences ranging from 38–65 cm (15–25.5 inches) across four size options. The beret's construction creates a snug, winter-weight garment suitable for all face types.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The March beret is an excellent beginner project for knitters looking to develop fundamental skills. The pattern focuses on two essential techniques: M1L (make one left) increases and K2togL (knit two together left) decreases. These shaping methods are used throughout the hat to create the beret's distinctive silhouette and proper fit. The seamless construction method eliminates the need for finishing seams, making this an ideal introduction to in-the-round knitting techniques.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The March beret is knitted using 5 mm needles and requires two strands of Drops Air held together throughout the project. This yarn combination creates the beret's characteristic tight, winter-appropriate fabric.
- Yarn Fiber Content: Drops Air mix consists of 65% alpaca wool, 28% polyamide, and 7% wool
- Yarn Weight Classification: Chunky / Craft / Rug weight
- Yardage per Ball: 150 meters (164 yards) per 50g (1.8 oz) ball
- Color: Colour 10
- Total Yarn Required: 100 grams (3.6 oz) or 2 balls of yarn, providing 300 meters (328 yards) of knitted fabric
Size Options
The pattern is available in four sizes to accommodate different head circumferences:
- Size 1: 38–44 cm (15–17.25 inches)
- Size 2: 45–51 cm (17.75–20 inches)
- Size 3: 52–58 cm (20.50–22.85 inches) — shown in pattern
- Size 4: 59–65 cm (23.25–25.5 inches)
Difficulty Level
Rated as a beginner project, the March beret provides an accessible introduction to intermediate knitting techniques while remaining manageable for those new to the craft. The focus on fundamental increases and decreases makes this pattern ideal for skill-building.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Neringa Ruke |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Notions: 5 (6) 7 (8) closed stitch markers, tapestry needle. Pattern includes: Knitting instructions, Youtube video links with QR codes, schematic. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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