Yarn
Montera by Classic Elite Yarns (llama/wool, 116 m/100 g), 1 skein each of color #3887 (light green) — MC, and color #3846 (dark teal) — CC
Needles
- 5.5 mm circular needles
- Set of 5.5 mm double-pointed needles
Also Needed
- Stitch marker
Asymmetric Beret
This striking beret will never go out of style. It’s both practical and decorative. Practical — it protects against the elements. Decorative — it serves as an accessory.
Sizes
M(L)
Finished Measurements
Head circumference 45.5 (49.5) cm
Gauge
16 sts and 24 rounds = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch (St st)
Special Abbreviations
Increase 1 st: knit 1 into the front and back of the same st (kfb).
Beret
Crown
Using double-pointed needles and MC, cast on 12 sts, leaving a long tail for sewing. Distribute the sts evenly over 3 needles, join in the round, and place a marker.
- Round 1 and all odd rounds: knit.
- Round 2: *k1, inc 1 st; repeat from * around — 18 sts.
- Round 4: *k2, inc 1 st; repeat from * around — 24 sts.
- Round 6: *k3, inc 1 st; repeat from * around — 30 sts.
- Round 8: *k4, inc 1 st; repeat from * around — 36 sts.
- Round 10: *k5, inc 1 st; repeat from * around — 42 sts.
- Round 12: *k6, inc 1 st; repeat from * around — 48 sts.
- Round 14: *k7, inc 1 st; repeat from * around — 54 sts.
- Round 16: *k8, inc 1 st; repeat from * around — 60 sts.
Switch to circular needles. Continue working, knitting 1 more stitch before each increase, 8 (9) more times. 108 (114) sts on needle.
Transition From Crown to Body
Purl 2 rounds.
Knit 2 rounds.
Body
- Round 1: *k16 (17), k2tog; repeat from * around — 102 (108) sts.
- Round 2 and all even rounds: knit.
- Round 3: *k15 (16), k2tog; repeat from * around — 96 (102) sts.
- Round 5: *k14 (15), k2tog; repeat from * around — 90 (96) sts.
Continue working, knitting 1 fewer stitch before each decrease, every round, 3 more times — 72 (78) sts.
Knit the following round.
Brim
- Rounds 1 and 2: *k1, p1; repeat from * around.
- Rounds 3 and 4: with CC, repeat rounds 1 and 2.
- Rounds 5 and 6: with MC, repeat rounds 1 and 2.
Bind off.
Finishing
Using the tail left from casting on, cinch the crown stitches closed with a tapestry needle.
