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loops & threads® black and white beret

Nothing looks more Parisian than a classic black and white beret. With an added bow, this beret is très chic!
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Step 1
MEASUREMENT: To fit average lady’s head.

GAUGE: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stocking stitch with larger needles.

Note: Do not break yarn at end of rnds, carry yarn loosely up inside of work.
Change to double-pointed needles when appropriate.  
Step 2
Instructions

With smaller double-pointed needles and A, cast on 96 sts. Join in rnd, placing marker on first st.

1st rnd: *K1. P1. Rep from * around.
 
Rep last rnd until work from beg measures 2½" .
 
Change to larger circular needle and proceed as follows:

1st rnd:*K6. M1. Rep from * around. 112 sts.
 
Beg working in Stripe Pat:

1st to 4th rnds: With B, knit.

5th to 8th rnds: With A, knit.
 
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, knit even in rnds until work measures approx 7" from beg.  
Step 3
Shape crown:
 
Keeping cont of Stripe pat, proceed as follows:

1st rnd: *K6. K2tog. Rep from * around. 98 sts.

2nd and alt rnds: Knit.

3rd rnd: *K5. K2tog. Rep from * around. 84 sts.

5th rnd: *K4. K2tog. Rep from * around. 70 sts.

7th rnd: *K3. K2tog. Rep from * around. 56 sts.

9th rnd: *K2. K2tog. Rep from * around. 42 sts.

11th rnd: *K1. K2tog. Rep from * around. 28 sts.

13th rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 14 sts.
 
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.  
Step 4
Bow
 
With pair of smaller double-pointed needles and A, cast on 12 sts.
 
Beg on a knit row, work even in stocking st until piece measures approx. 5" , ending on a WS row. Cast off knitwise.
Step 5
Bow center
 
With pair of smaller double-pointed needles and A, cast on 10 sts.
 
Knit 3 rows. Cast off knitwise.
 
Wrap center around center of Bow to cinch. Tack into place.
 
Attach Bow to Hat as shown in picture by tacking each corner of Bow and center.
Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Loops & Threads® Impeccable™ Yarn, Solid

    Item # 10108922 
    $2.21
    $3.69
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 4.5 oz
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 4.5 oz
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    • Color: Black
    • Size: 4.5 oz
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Loops & Threads® Impeccable™ Yarn, Solid

    Item # 10108919 
    $2.21
    $3.69
    • Color: Aran
    • Size: 4.5 oz
    • Color: Aran
    • Size: 4.5 oz
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    • Color: Aran
    • Size: 4.5 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    The Crochet Dude® Stitch Marker Rings

    Item # 10233530 
    $2.09
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Takumi Bamboo Circular Knitting Needle, 16"

    Item # 10234458 
    $9.99
    • Size: No. 7 / 4.5 mm
    • Size: No. 7 / 4.5 mm
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    • Size: No. 7 / 4.5 mm
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Takumi Bamboo Double Pointed Knitting Needles, 7"

    Item # 10376122 
    $9.99
    • Size: 8
    • Size: 8
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    • Size: 8
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    809187849
    You’ll Need: 1

    Takumi Bamboo Circular Knitting Needle, 16"

    Item # 10397020 
    $9.99
    • Size: No. 8 / 5 mm
    • Size: No. 8 / 5 mm
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    • Size: No. 8 / 5 mm
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Instructions
Step 1
MEASUREMENT: To fit average lady’s head.

GAUGE: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stocking stitch with larger needles.

Note: Do not break yarn at end of rnds, carry yarn loosely up inside of work.
Change to double-pointed needles when appropriate.  
Step 2
Instructions

With smaller double-pointed needles and A, cast on 96 sts. Join in rnd, placing marker on first st.

1st rnd: *K1. P1. Rep from * around.
 
Rep last rnd until work from beg measures 2½" .
 
Change to larger circular needle and proceed as follows:

1st rnd:*K6. M1. Rep from * around. 112 sts.
 
Beg working in Stripe Pat:

1st to 4th rnds: With B, knit.

5th to 8th rnds: With A, knit.
 
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, knit even in rnds until work measures approx 7" from beg.  
Step 3
Shape crown:
 
Keeping cont of Stripe pat, proceed as follows:

1st rnd: *K6. K2tog. Rep from * around. 98 sts.

2nd and alt rnds: Knit.

3rd rnd: *K5. K2tog. Rep from * around. 84 sts.

5th rnd: *K4. K2tog. Rep from * around. 70 sts.

7th rnd: *K3. K2tog. Rep from * around. 56 sts.

9th rnd: *K2. K2tog. Rep from * around. 42 sts.

11th rnd: *K1. K2tog. Rep from * around. 28 sts.

13th rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 14 sts.
 
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.  
Step 4
Bow
 
With pair of smaller double-pointed needles and A, cast on 12 sts.
 
Beg on a knit row, work even in stocking st until piece measures approx. 5" , ending on a WS row. Cast off knitwise.
Step 5
Bow center
 
With pair of smaller double-pointed needles and A, cast on 10 sts.
 
Knit 3 rows. Cast off knitwise.
 
Wrap center around center of Bow to cinch. Tack into place.
 
Attach Bow to Hat as shown in picture by tacking each corner of Bow and center.
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