Slouchy Beret

Slouchy berets are perfect for dressing up a pair of jeans or adding a relaxed touch to a little black dress. Not only do they keep your ears warm, but they also make for wonderful gifts, especially when knit in luxurious yarn. This beret is knit using an alpaca silk blend and requires just two 50g skeins of yarn. The lace pattern is simple enough for beginners but engaging for experienced knitters. The hat is worked in the round on a circular needle with decreases in the lace pattern, transitioning into stockinette stitch at the top.

Size

One size (fits a 20-24 inch head).

Finished Measurements

• Hat brim circumference: approximately 20 inches (unstretched).

Gauge

18 sts/24 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn, approximately 192 yds (176 m) total.
• US #6/4mm circular needle (16-inch length) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• US #6/4mm double pointed needles (for crown shaping).
• 1 stitch marker.
• Darning needle.

Yarn Used

Knit Picks Andean Silk [55% super fine alpaca, 23% silk, 22% merino wool; 96 yds/88 m per 50g]; 2 skeins.

Techniques

• Knitting in the round
• Lace knitting
• Decreasing for crown shaping

Pattern Notes

The beret is worked in the round, beginning with the lace pattern that gradually transitions into stockinette stitch at the crown. This quick knit is ideal for last-minute gifts and holiday accessories. All Woolly Mammoth Knits lace patterns come with both written instructions and charts for ease of use.