The Design

“Like wearing a cloud.”

With Gallic or Highland flare, a beret or tam is flattering on virtually everyone. Its slightly slouchy shape can be pulled this way and that for style or down over the ears for warmth. The Studio Beret is made with a tall band, roomy crown, and a chunky-weight yarn knit on smaller needles for a little more sculptable structure and warmth.

We held Blue Sky Fibers Brushed Suri double for a fluffy Studio Beret that’s like a little cloud on your head. The long, shiny locks of baby suri alpaca are blended with soft merino wool and bamboo for a yarn that’s quite strong, so very soft, and with a fluff factor that’s off the charts!

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
Details given for smallest size; larger sizes in parentheses ( ). When only one number is given it applies to all sizes.
S (M, L): Approx. 18 (19, 20)"/46 (48, 51)cm around band, 8½ (9, 9¾)"/21.5 (23, 25)cm deep, and 10 (10½, 11)"/25.5 (26.5, 28)cm diameter at widest point, after blocking.
To fit 20½–21½ (21½–22½, 22½–23½)"/52–54.5 (54.5–57, 57–60)cm head, with approx. 2½–3½"/6–9cm negative ease at band.

YARN
2 (2, 2) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Brushed Suri (142 yds/130m each), held doubled throughout.
Shown in size M on 22"/56cm head in Color 900, Whipped Cream.
Or approx. 210 (240, 270) yds/192 (220, 247)m of DK-weight yarn held doubled.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 6 (4mm) 16"/40cm circular needle and set of 5 double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 4 (3.5mm) 16"/40cm circular needle, or 2 sizes smaller than gauge needle.
US 5 (3.75mm) 16"/40cm circular needle, or 1 size smaller than gauge needle.
7 locking markers (one in contrast color).
Darning needle to finish.
Dinner plate (or sturdy cardboard wrapped in plastic film) approx. 10 (10½, 11)"/25.5 (26.5, 28)cm in diameter and 1 yd/m smooth waste yarn for blocking.

GAUGE
Approx. 17 sts/25 rounds = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Errata & Clarifications