A decorative ribbed band feeds into structured cables, creating a striking visual effect. The pattern is worked in the round and bottom up. Hat Description The Armley Beret is knit from the bottom up and features a decorative ribbed brim that feeds into tapering cables. These conical cables are offset by a reverse stocking stitch body. The cables finish before the crown decreases begin. The simple reverse stocking stitch grown is gently gathered and finished with an optional pompom. Pattern Details Yarn 163 [193, 222, 259, 292] yd/150 [177, 204, 237, 268] m 51yd/46m for a 3in/7.5cm pompom DK weight, plied yarn; solid or semi-solid yarns. Needles & Notions Set 3.75mm/UK9/US5 DPNS/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge Cable needle as necessary Stitch marker as necessary Tapestry needle Sample Details Shown in BabyLongLegs Mesmerino DK [230yd/210m per 115g; 100% Merino] Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head Alternative Yarns Fyberspates Vivacious DK [251yd/230m per 115g; 100% Merino] Gauge 21 sts x 30 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.75mm needles over Stocking St. 23 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.75mm needles over Twisted Rib Sizes To fit size: 16 [17.5, 19, 20.5, 22] in/40.75 [44.5, 48.25, 52, 56] cm Finished size: 14 [15.25, 16.75, 18, 19.5] in/35.5 [38.75, 42.5, 45.75, 49.5] cm Pattern Notes Notes about adjusting depth and slouch, and achieving additional sizes, are included. Pattern Support If you need help with this pattern, or have any questions about it, we have a dedicated forum thread where we can help you! Click here to visit the thread.
