Cashmere Beret - Great on men or women… very ‘Euro’.
This simple, urbane beret employs a dk-weight cashmere yarn knit down to a fingering gauge for a cozy, dense fabric that’s soft on even the smoothest pate. The flattering shape looks great on men and women alike.
YARN: 185 yds/170m of a dk-weight yarn that will compress nicely, or a fingering weight yarn.
NEEDLES: US 2 (2.75mm) 16"/40cm circular and double-points, or size to get gauge. US 1 (2.25mm) 16"/40cm circular, or 1 size smaller than size to get gauge.
GAUGE: 28 sts/38 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch.
FINISHED SIZES: Small adult/large child: 19"/48cm around band. Medium adult: 21"/53cm around band.
