Vanda by Anne Kuo Lukito

Craft: Knitting

Hat is worked in the round from bottom-up with a fun twisted stitch pattern. This pattern includes instructions for both a beanie and a beret version. The patterning is provided in chart form as well as written instructions. Pattern is written for Beanie, with Beret instructions in parenthesis.

Sizes

Brim Circumference: 18¾”

Fits heads up to 22” circumference.

Gauge

17 stitches and 26 rounds = 4” over p3, k1tbl Ribbing, worked on larger needles

Note: It’s important to work gauge swatch in the round and block for proper sizing and fit.

Yarn

Manos del Uruguay MAXIMA (100% extrafine merino wool; approx. 100g/219yds),

1 sk 

Beanie shown in M2060 Highlighter

Beret in M2305 Celadon.

Needles & Notions

US 7/4.5mm ndls for beret only, 16” circular, or 1 size smaller than gauge needle

US 8/5mm ndls, 16” circular and set of double-pointed, or size to obtain gauge

stitch markers

2 cable needles

tapestry needle