Koigu Beaded Beret by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas

Craft: Knitting

This playful beret makes the most of one precious skein of Koigu. A little touch of beading ‘gilds the lily.’ And the knitting is easy-peasy—even with the beading rows you might get one finished in an evening or two. With all that, plus a shape that’s timeless and flattering, this little beret makes the perfect gift.

If the beret’s band is too large for your head or stretches out with wear, whip-stitch the rolled band to the inside, leaving a small opening to insert a narrow piece of soft elastic or a fine ribbon.

Yarn

Koigu Painter's Palette Premium Merino (KPPPM)

Yarn weight

Fingering (14 wpi)

Gauge

28 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Needle size

US 2 - 2.75 mm

US 1 - 2.25 mm

Hook size

1.15 mm

Yardage

175 yards (160 m)

Sizes available

small adult/large child (19" around band); medium adult (21")