Product Description
Cables and lace combine to create a stylish, slouchy beret.
Finished Size About 21" circumference brim when stretched
Yarn 1 skein – Dream in Color Classy, in Emerald Darkness (100% Superwash Merino, 250 yards / 113 grams)
Needles
- US 5 / 3.75 mm needles for ribbing
- US 7 / 4.5 mm needles for lace pattern or size to obtain gauge (see pattern note)
Notions
- Tapestry needle
- stitch markers
Gauge 16 sts = 4 inches in chart pattern A
Pattern Notes
- To help keep track of the lace pattern, you may want to use a stitch marker after every 28 st repeat.
- To adjust the hat size use different size yarn and needles to obtain a different gauge.
Verdigris Beret by Julliana Lund
What Is Being Made
The Verdigris Beret is a slouchy, stylish knitted hat designed by Julliana Lund. This advanced-level knitting project features a finished brim circumference of approximately 21 inches when stretched, making it a comfortable, relaxed-fitting beret suitable for various head sizes through gauge adjustments.
Craft and Primary Technique
This is a knitting project that combines two distinct stitch techniques to create visual interest and texture. The design merges cables and lace work, requiring knitters to work with both structured cable stitches and openwork lace patterns. The combination of these techniques creates a sophisticated, dimensional fabric that contributes to the beret's elegant appearance.
Stitches and Stitch Work
The pattern utilizes a chart pattern A for the lace component, with a gauge of 16 stitches over 4 inches in the charted lace pattern. The design includes 28-stitch repeats throughout the lace sections. Pattern notes recommend using stitch markers after every 28-stitch repeat to help track the lace pattern accurately. The pattern also incorporates ribbing for the base of the hat, which provides structure and elasticity.
Needles and Materials
This project requires two different needle sizes to achieve proper gauge and construction:
- US 5 / 3.75 mm needles for the ribbed sections
- US 7 / 4.5 mm needles for the lace pattern, or size as needed to obtain gauge
The yarn specified is Dream in Color Classy in Emerald Darkness, a worsted-weight yarn composed of 100% Superwash Merino. One skein provides 250 yards and weighs 113 grams, which is sufficient yardage to complete the beret. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for finishing and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats.
Difficulty Level and Customization
This pattern is rated as advanced difficulty, reflecting the complexity of combining cable and lace techniques. The design allows for size adjustments by modifying yarn weight and needle size to achieve different gauges, enabling knitters to customize the finished hat circumference beyond the standard 21-inch measurement.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Julliana Lund |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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