Elsica - PDF knitting pattern

An elegant beret, using a combination of slipped stitches, simple twists and bias techniques to create its unique shape. Knit stitches starting at the brim travel through the Hat, spiralling towards the crown. This Hat is knit in the round, from the brim to the crown.

Yarn

156 [193, 234] yd/142 [176, 214] m
35yd/32m 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 Wollmeise Molly [219yd/200m per 100g; 100% Merino]
Shown in size 23in/58.5cm on model with 24in/61cm circumference head

Alternative yarn

Malabrigo Rios [210yd/192m per 100g; 100% Merino]

Gauge

20 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.    
21.5 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over Brim stitch pattern

Sizes

To fit sizes: 19 [21, 23] in/48.25 [53.25, 58.5] cm
Finished size: 15.75 [18, 20.25] in/40 [45.75, 51.5] cm

Skills required

Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, cables

Pattern contents

Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorial for Cabling without a needle

Support

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First published November 2009 in Yarn Forward magazine, republished May 2010
PDF file size: 3.1MB
Product code: WW090KElsica
Technical editor: Tana Pageler
For more information, see: https://www.woollywormhead.com/elsica