MAJBRITT'S BERET is a hat for women, knitted in a classic smock pattern.
The red hat is worked in 2 strands of
MIDNATSSOL, and the light brown hat is worked in 1 strand of
LAMAULD. The hat can also be worked in 2 strands of
MÅNESTRÅLE or 1 strand of
LAMATWEED. If you want a hat in merino wool, you can knit it with 2 strands of
YAKU.
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Size: S-M (L-XL). Fits a head circumference at 54-56 (58-60) cm.
Yarn: 2 strands of
MIDNATSSOL or
MÅNESTRÅLE or 1 strand of
LAMAULD (50% llama and 50% wool) from CaMaRose.dk.
The shown sample is knit in
Lys brunmeleret (6920) and
Elfenben (6100) for the cast on edge.
Yarn alternatives: LAMATWEED (40% llama, 40% wool and 20% viscose) or 2 strands of
YAKU (100% merino wool, superwash) from CaMaRose.dk.
Yarn requirement: 2 skeins of the desired yarn, as well as a leftover bit for the edge.
Suggested needle size: 4.5 mm circular needle (40 cm), 5 mm circular needle (40 cm and 60 cm) and 5 mm double pointed needles.
Gauge: 24 sts x 24 rounds = 10 x 10 cm on a 5 mm needle.
You might also need: 1 fake fur pompom 10 cm and 1 black snap button.
