Raspberry Pinwheel Beret

Malabrigo Worsted: 1 skein (216 yds.)

5 mm (US 8) 16" circular needle
5 mm (US 8) set of five double pointed needles (DPN's)
You will also need a set of smaller (4 mm, US 6) DPN's or
16" circular to knit the ribbing (optional).
If you prefer, use the two circular or magic loop methods
to knit this hat. The first few rounds are tricky, so I like
to use wooden double points that the yarn will stick to.
Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rounds over 4 inches/10 cm on
size 8 US (4.5mm) needles
Using the 5mm double-pointed needles, cast on 4 stitches. Place 1 stitch on each needle.
Round 1: Join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Knit into the front and
the back of each stitch - 8 stitches in this round.
Mark the beginning of the round with a stitch marker and move this marker up every round.
Round 2 and all even numbered rounds: Knit.
Round 3: *K1 , YO*, repeat between *'s to end of round, making sure you make your last yo
on each needle or beginning of the new needle. 4 sts on each needle, 16 total stitches
Round 5: *K2, YO*, repeat between *'s to end of round. (6 sts on each needle)
Round 7: *K3, YO*, repeat between *'s to end of round. (8 sts on each needle)
Round 9: *K4, YO*, repeat between *'s to end of round. (10 sts on each needle)
Round 11: *K5, YO*, repeat between *'s to end of round. (12 sts on each needle)
Round 13: *K6, YO*, repeat between *'s to end of round. (14 sts on each needle, 56 total
stitches)
Switch to knitting on the 16" circular needle whenever you have enough stitches to knit
comfortably, or use two longer circulars or magic loop from the beginning.
Continue increasing in this manner, changing to the circular needle when possible, until you
have 20 stitches between increases (160 stitches total). Beret should measure about 12"
across at this point. I inserted an attempt at a pattern stitch, which will be the rolled edge
of the beret and looks very pretty. Some easy one round stitch pattern suggestions:
Round 1: *YO, SL 1, K2 TOG, PSSO, YO, K2*, repeat between *'s to end of round.
Rounds 2 & 4: Knit around
Round 3: *K2, YO, SL 1, K2 TOG, PSSO, YO*, repeat between *'s to end of round.

OR: The 4 round lace/texture pattern of your choice. Maybe a bobble pattern? I'm going to
try a stranded or slip stitch design using some leftover Malabrigo in a different color.
After four rounds of pattern stitch (or just 4 plain knitting rounds), begin decreasing for the
brim of the hat.
1st decrease round: *Knit 8, K2 TOG*, repeat between *'s to end of round (144 stitches)
Rounds 2-3: Knit around
2nd decrease round: *Knit 7, K2 TOG*, repeat between *'s to end of round (128 stitches)
Rounds 5-6: Knit around
3rd decrease round: *Knit 6, K2 TOG*, repeat between *'s to end of round (112 stitches)
Rounds 8-9: Knit around
4th decrease round: *Knit 5, K2 TOG*, repeat between *'s to end of round, (96 stitches)
Switch to the smaller needles at this point (or not) and begin ribbing pattern. If you have a
smallish head, do one more round of decreases.
Ribbing Pattern: *K2, P2*, repeat between *'s to end of round
Repeat the last round of ribbing for 8-10 rounds. Bind off in pattern. Weave in ends, block
using a large plate as a form and wear with pride.
Copyright 2009 by Margie Dougherty, Half Moon Bay Knits
You are welcome to share this pattern with friends as long as my name and this copyright notice remains attached.