Gosai Beret

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M, L
Lang Yarns, MerinoS160s, 95meters/25g, 150 (190) meters
US#6 / 4,0 mm DPNs
US#7 / 4,5 mm DPNs or size to obtain the correct gauge
tapestry needle, stitch marker
21 stitches and 30 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch in needles US#7 /4,5mm

Stitch guide
k
k2tog
p
ssk

knit
knit 2 together
purl
slip one stitch, then slip the next. Insert left needle into the front loops of the slipped
stitches and knit them together from this position (through the back loops)
m1k
make one knitwise
yo
yarn over
sl, k2tog, psso slip stitch from left to right needle, knit 2 together and pass slipped stitch over; 2
stitches decreased

Also available: Gosai Mitts

1

Beret Band
Using the smaller needle size cast on 80 (88) stitches being carefully not to twist the stitches, join for
working in the round. *k1, p1* repeat from * until end of round. Work this ribbing for 8 rows.
Increasing row: *m1k, k1, m1k, k1* repeat from * until end of round 160 (176) stitches

Beret Lace Section

Change to larger needle size and set Chart A 20 (22) times in the round. Work Chart A 3 (4) times.

Shape Brim
Work Chart B one time.
Round 1: k1 and slip knitted stitch to right needle *yo, sl, k2tog, psso* repeat from * to end of round
Round 2: knit
Round 3: k2tog until end of round 20 (22) stitches
Round 4; knit
Round 5: k2tog until end of round - 10 (11) stitches
Round 6: k2tog until end of round, (K2tog 5times, k) - 5 (6) stitches
Round 7: k2tog, k2tog, k1 (k2tog until end of round) 3 stitches
Work I-cord for 1inch (2,5cm). Cut yarn leaving a tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, starting at
opposite end to where the yarn is attached and pull tight to close. Weave tail through the I-cord and
secure to wrong side of beret.

Finishing
Weave in all loose ends. Block beret over a plate with desired diameter.

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