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Homespun Beret & Pocket Scarf
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Homespun Beret & Pocket Scarf

Ooh la la! Look fabulous in Frenchware that you can make yourself.

Courtesy of Lion Brand®

  
Project #:
21161
  
 
 Crafting Time: Varies with experience
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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  • Lion Brand® Homespun® Art. No. 790, 6 oz/185 yard skeins, color of your choice
  • Crochet hook, size J-10 (6 mm) or size to obtain gauge
  • Crochet hook, size K-10½ (6.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge
  • Double-pointed needles, size 10 (6 mm) or size to obtain gauge
  • Knitting needles, circular, size 10 (6 mm) or size to obtain gauge
  • Knitting needles, circular, size 8 (5 mm) or size to obtain gauge
  • Knitting needles, straight, size 10 (6 mm) or size to obtain gauge
  • Stitch marker

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  • SIZE: Hat - Directions are for one size fits most (10-inches diameter/32-inches circumference). Scarf - 8-inches x 76-inches, unfinished. Project shown in Barrington.
 
  • Crochet Version: GAUGE 10 sc = 4-inches (10 cm) on K hook. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
    Beret requires 1 skein; scarf requires 3 skeins.
 
  • BERET: With K hook, ch 4. Sl st to form ring.
 
  • Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring, place marker for beg of rnd.
 
  • Rnd 2: Inc 1 st in each st - 12 sc.
 
  • Rnd 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around - 18 sc.
 
  • Rnd 4: *1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around - 24 sc.
 
  • Rnd 5: *1 sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around - 30 sc.
 
  • Rnds 6-13: Continue in this manner, working 1 sc more between incs each rnd until there are 78 sts. Work even on 78 sts for 2-inches. Fasten off.
 
  • Ribbing: With J hook, Ch 4.
 
  • Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 3 sc.
 
  • Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working through back lps only, sc in each sc. Repeat Row 2 for 21-inches stretched.
 
  • Finishing: With RS facing, sew short edges of ribbing together invisibly. With RS facing, sew ribbing to Beret, easing in fullness. Top Knot With K hook, ch 7, leaving a 3-inch tail on each end of ch. Break yarn, tie ch into a knot and secure at beg ring.
 
  • SCARF: With K hook, ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 20 sc.
 
  • Row 1: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. Repeat Row 1 for 76-inches. Fasten off.
 
  • Finishing: Laying scarf flat, fold up 8-inches on each end to form pocket. Sew sides in place invisibly.
 
  • Knit Version: GAUGE 14 St sts = 4-inches (10 cm) on size 10 needle.
    Beret and scarf require 2 skeins in color of your choice if knitting.
 
  • BERET: Using smaller circular needles, loosely cast on 70 sts. Place marker to indicate beg of rnd.
 
  • Rnds 1-7: K 1, p 1 rib.
 
  • Rnd 8: * K 2, M1 , rep from * across the rnd (105 sts).
 
  • Rnd 9: Change to larger circular needles and work in St st for 3½-inches.

 
  • Crown: Decrease as follows (change to DPN's when necessary):
    Dec Rnd 1: K 6, *ssk, k 12, rep from * 6 more times; k 6. K 1 rnd.
    Dec Rnd 2: K 5, *ssk, k 10, rep from * 6 more times; k 5. K 1 rnd.
    Continue decreasing in this manner every other round until 7 sts rem.
 
  • Next Rnd: K2tog around until 2 rem. Work 2 rnds on 2 sts. Break yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends. Wet block beret on large dinner plate.
 
  • SCARF: With Size 10 needles, cast on 29 sts.
 
  • Row 1: K1, *p1, k1; rep from *. Repeat Row 1 for 76-inches. Bind off.
 
  • Finishing: Laying scarf flat, fold up 8-inches on each side to form pockets. Sew sides in place invisibly.
 
  • STITCH EXPLANATIONS: M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto the left needle. Work this new stitch through the back loop.
 
  • ssk (slip, slip knit) Sl the next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, from the tip of the left needle to the tip of the right needle; insert the left needle into the fronts of these 2 sts from the left and k them tog from this position to dec 1 st.
Tip: ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit
k2tog = knit two stitches together
 lp(s) = loop(s)
p = purl
rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
md(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
 sc = single crochet
sl = slip
St st = stockinette stitch: knit every round
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
 
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