Knitted Needle Beehive Beret!
Get ready to turn heads with the fabulous Knitted Needle Beehive Beret! This stylish accessory is the perfect addition to any outfit, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication. The intricate knitting pattern creates a beautiful texture, making it a true work of art. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this beret is sure to make you stand out from the crowd. Whether you're strolling through the city streets or enjoying a cup of coffee at a quaint café, this beret is the perfect accessory to complete your look. So go ahead, embrace your inner fashionista and make a statement with the Knitted Needle Beehive Beret!
MATERIALS
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Yarn
Medium (#4) weight yarn
Caron Simply Soft Tweeds (5 oz/140 g; 250 yds/228 m) in color
Off White used in sample.
Needle
US 8 (5.00 mm) – 5 DPNs or circular needle AND
US 10 (6.00 mm) – 5 DPNs or circular needle
Knitter’s Pride Dreamz Interchangeable circular needle and Knitter’s Pride Karbonz DPNs used in sample.
Notions
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
8 Stitch markers
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = approximately
Beg = Beginning
Cont = Continue
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit two stitches together
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
Rnd = Round
St(s) = Stitch(es)
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GAUGE
15 sts x 40 rows in 4” (10 cm) in beehive waffle st
SKILL LEVEL Easy+
SIZES
Baby (Toddler, Small, Medium, Large)
MEASUREMENTS
Circumference 12.75 (15, 17, 19, 21) inches and [32.5 (38, 43, 48, 53.5) cm and 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 8.75, 9) inches [16.5 (19, 21.5, 22.5, 23) cm] in height.
NOTES
The beehive waffle stitch pattern is a multiple of 2. See stitch pattern chart below.
Reversible stitch pattern:
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 48 (56, 64, 72, 80) sts and join in the round. Place marker to mark beginning of round.
Rnd 1: *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep Rnd 1 for 1.5 (1.5, 1.5, 2, 2) inches [4 (4, 4, 5, 5) cm] or until desired length.
Rnd 2: Knit all.
Rep Rnd 2 once more and switch to larger needles.
Beehive Waffle Stitch:
Rnd 3: Purl all.
Rnd 4: *K1below. K1. Rep from * to end of Rnd.
Rnd 5: Purl all.
Rnd 6: *K1, K1below. Rep from * to end of Rnd.
Rep Rnds 3-6 in Beehive Waffle st until work from beg measures approx 4.5 (5, 5.5, 6, 6) inches [11.5 (13, 14, 15.3, 15.3) cm].
SHAPE TOP
Starting at the beginning of the round, place a stitch marker every 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts.
Rnd 1: *Knit 4 (5, 6, 7, 8), K2tog. Rep from * around. 40 (48, 56, 64, 72) sts.
Rnd 2 and alt rnds: Knit.
Rnd 3: *Knit 3 (4, 5, 6, 7), K2tog. Rep from * around. 32 (40, 48, 56, 64) sts.
Rnd 5: *Knit 2 (3, 4, 5, 6), K2tog. Rep from * around. 24 (32, 40, 48, 56) sts.
Rnd 7: *Knit 1 (2, 3, 4, 5), K2tog. Rep from * around. 16 (24, 32, 40, 48) sts.
Rnd 9: *Knit 0 (1, 2, 3, 4), K2tog. Rep from * around. 8 (16, 24, 32, 40) sts. [Baby Size break yarn leaving a long tail and continue with FINISHING below.]
Rnd 11: *Knit X (0, 1, 2, 3), K2tog. Rep from * around. X (8, 16, 24, 32) sts. [Toddler Size break yarn leaving a long tail and continue with FINISHING below.]
Rnd 13: *Knit X (X, 0, 1, 2), K2tog. Rep from * around. X (X, 8, 16, 24) sts. [Small Size break yarn leaving a long tail and continue with FINISHING below.]
Rnd 15: *Knit X (X, X, 0, 1), K2tog. Rep from * around. X (X, X, 8, 16) sts. [Medium Size break yarn leaving a long tail and continue with FINISHING below.]
Rnd 17: *Knit X (X, X, X, 0), K2tog. Rep from * around. X (X, X, X, 8) sts. [Large Size break yarn leaving a long tail and continue with FINISHING below.]
FINISHING
Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely. Weave in tails.
CHART
The following chart shows the Beehive Waffle stitch pattern in the round.
