Wickery - PDF knitting pattern

This wonderful beret uses bias knitting techniques, combining fine cables and eyelet panels to create this striking effect.

The panels gently swirl around the body of the Hat and meet at the crown, where the shaping is hidden in the stitch pattern.

Yarn

140 [163, 188] yd/128 [149, 173] m
30yd/28m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Worsted weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions

Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Cable needle

Sample details

Shown in KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Worsted [110yd/101m per 50g; 100% Wool]

Shown in size 22in/55.75cm on model with 21.75in/58.5cm circumference head

Alternative yarns

Rowan Pure Wool Worsted [219yd/200m per 100g; 100% Wool]

Gauge

20 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.
24 sts x 30 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over Cable pattern (blocked open)

Sizes

To fit sizes: 18 [20, 22] in/45.5 [51, 55.75] cm
Finished size: 16 [17.5, 19.25] in/40.5 [45, 48.75] cm

Skills required

Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, cables, I-cords

Pattern contents

Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Cable Cast-on & Cabling Without a Needle

Support

Do you need help with this pattern? We have a full range of tutorials on the website. We also have the Woolly Wormhead’s Facebook group where you can ask any questions

Published January 2008

PDF file size: 3MB

Product code: WW044KWickery

Technical editor: Tana Pageler

For more information, see: http://www.woollywormhead.com/wickery/