Lucky Star Beret

The Lucky Star Beret is named after its horseshoe lace pattern and the star that frames the crown.

The easy-to-remember pattern repeat knits up quickly, and is a perfect introduction to lace for beginners.

Construction
Worked in the round, bottom up, increasing after ribbing, then decreasing for the crown after several repeats of the lace pattern.

Sizes
20” circumference
Fits most adult heads

Yarn
Ultra Alpaca Light by Berroco (DK)
50% Alpaca, 50% Wool
144 yards / 50 grams
1 full skein

Needles
4 US circular needles 16“
7 US circular needles 16”
7 US dpn needles for crown

Gauge
23 sts and 26 rows = 4in/10cm
in stockinette (flat) on larger needles, unblocked so you can frog your swatch and use the yarn for the hat

Tools
Stitch markers (1 for BOR, 9 for section markers)
Tapestry needle

Stitch Patterns
3x1 Ribbing
Horseshoe Lace