Knitted Sidhe Beret

 Introducing the Knitted Sidhe Beret, a stylish and unique accessory that is sure to turn heads wherever you go. This beret is not your ordinary hat; it is a masterpiece crafted with love and care. The intricate knitting pattern creates a mesmerizing design that showcases the skill and artistry of the maker. Made from the finest quality yarn, this beret is not only fashionable but also incredibly soft and comfortable to wear. Whether you're strolling through the city streets or attending a special event, the Knitted Sidhe Beret is the perfect addition to any outfit, adding a touch of magic and allure to your ensemble.

Size

Finished Head Circumference 20 (22)” / 51 [56] cm – to fit women’s head sizes S/M or M/L

Shown in size 22” / [56] cm

Yarn

Quince & Co. Lark (100% American wool; 134 yards [123 meters]/50 grams): Kumlien’s Gull, 2 skeins; or approx 155 yds / 140 m of a worsted weight yarn

Needles

Size US 5 (3.75 mm): 16” circular

Size US 6 (4 mm): 24” circular – or preferred method for working in the round

Notions

removable markers, tapestry needle

Gauge

18 sts and 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st on larger ndls after wet blocking.

20 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in rib patt on smaller ndls after wet blocking.

Pattern Notes

Beret is worked seamlessly, from the bottom up. After the ribbed brim, increases are worked, and the body is accented with an asymmetrical waving leaf pattern on both sides of hat. The decreases on the top of the beret are incorporated into the pattern and a pretty openwork pattern is added to echo similar leaf shapes.

Brim

With smaller needles and using long-tail method, CO 100 (110) sts. Pm and join for working in the rnd.

Rnd 1: * K3tbl, p2; rep from * to end.

Rep Rnd 1, 8 more times.

Change to larger needles.

Inc Rnd (size 20” [51] cm only): * M1L, [k2, M1L] 12x, k1, M1L, [k2, M1L] 12x, k1, M1L; rep from *, once more – 54 sts inc’d, 154 sts.

Inc Rnd (size 22” [56] cm only): * K3, M1L, k2, M1L; rep from * to end – 44 sts inc’d, 154 sts.

Body of Beret

Set-up patts: * Work rnd 1 of chart over 37 sts, pm, k40, pm for side; rep from * for back of beret.

Next Rnd: * Work rnd 2 of chart, sm, k to side m, sm; rep from * for back of beret.

Cont to work in patts as established, until you have completed rnds 3 – 24 of chart.

Next Rnd: * Work rnd 1 of chart over 19 sts, pm, (end 2nd section of patt here), k to previous end of patt m and rm, k to side m, sm; rep from * for back of beret.

Cont to work in patts as established, until you have completed Rnds 2 – 6 of chart.

Top of Beret

Dec Rnd 1: Work rnd 7 of chart over 19 sts, sm, k1, k2tog, k1, * k1, sl2-k1-psso, yo, k2, yo, sl2-k1-psso, k1; rep from * to 4 sts before side m, k1, ssk, k1, sm; rep from beg of rnd for back of beret – 24 sts dec’d, 130 sts.

Next Rnd: * Work rnd 8 of chart to m, sm, k to side m, sm; rep from * for back of beret.

Dec Rnd 2: Work rnd 9 of chart to m, sm, k2tog, k1, * sl2-k1-psso, yo, k2, yo, sl2-k1-psso; rep from * to 3 sts before side m, k1, ssk, sm; rep from beg of rnd for back of beret – 20 sts dec’d, 110 sts.

Next Rnd: * Work rnd 10 of chart to m, sm, k to side m, sm; rep from * for back of beret.

Dec Rnd 3: Work rnd 11 of chart to m, sm, k2tog, * ssk, yo, k2, yo, k2tog; rep from * to 2 sts before side m, ssk, sm; rep from beg of rnd for back of beret – 4 sts dec’d, 106 sts.

Next Rnd: * Work rnd 12 of chart to m, sm, k to side m, sm; rep from * for back of beret.

(Note: from this point on, you will no longer foll chart, but instead work from written directions below.)

Dec Rnd 4: Work rnd 13 of chart as foll: K1tbl, p1, k1tbl, yo, k2, k2tog, k1, sl2-k1-psso, k1, ssk, k2, yo, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl – 2 sts dec’d in this section, sm, * k2tog, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to 4 sts before m, k2tog, yo, ssk – 7 sts dec’d in this section, sm; rep from beg of rnd for back of beret – 18 total sts dec’d, 88 sts.

Next Rnd: * K1tbl, p1, k1tbl, k to last 3 sts in lace section, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, sm, k to side m, sm; rep from * for back of beret.

Dec Rnd 5: Work rnd 15 of chart as foll: K1tbl, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, k1, yo, sl2-k1-psso, yo, k1, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k1tbl – 2 sts dec’d in this section, sm, k2tog, * k1, ssk, k2tog; rep from * to last 3 sts before m, k1, ssk, sm – 10 sts dec’d in this section, sm; rep from beg of rnd for back of beret – 24 total sts dec’d, 64 sts.

Next Rnd: * K1tbl, k6, p1, k1tbl, p1, k6, k1tbl, sm, k to side m, sm; rep from * for back of beret.

Dec Rnd 6: Ssk, yo, k1, k3tog, k1, yo, p1, k1tbl, p1, yo, k1, sssk, k1, yo, k2tog – 2 sts dec’d in this section, sm, [yo, sl2-k1-psso] 5x, yo, sm – 4 sts dec’d in this section, sm; rep from beg of rnd for back of beret – 12 total sts dec’d, 52 sts.

Next Rnd: * K6, p1, k1tbl, p1, k6, sm, k to side m; rep from * to end.

Dec Rnd 7: Ssk, [k2tog] 2x, yo, p1, k1tbl, p1, yo, [ssk] 2x, k2tog, sm – 4 sts dec’d in this section, sm, k1, [ssk] 5x – 5 sts dec’d in this section, sm; rep from beg of rnd for back of beret – 18 total sts dec’d, 34 sts.

Next Rnd: * K4, p1, k1tbl, p1, k4, sm, k to side m, sm; rep from * to end.

Dec Rnd 8: [Ssk] 2x, p1, k1tbl, p1, [k2tog] 2x – 4 sts dec’d in this section, sm, [k2tog] 3x – 3 sts dec’d in this section, sm; rep from beg of rnd for back of beret – 14 sts dec’d, 20 sts.

Next Rnd: * K2, p1, k1tbl, p1, k2, sm, k to side m, sm; rep from * to end.

Dec Rnd 9: Ssk, sl2-k1-psso, k2tog – 4 sts dec’d in this section, sm, k2tog, k1 – 1 st dec’d in this section, sm; rep from beg of rnd for back of beret – 10 total sts dec’d, 10 sts.

Cut yarn, leaving a 6” tail. Using tapestry ndl, draw through rem sts and pull closed.

Finishing

Using tapestry ndl, weave in all ends. Hand wash and block beret over plate or bowl to shape, if desired.