Victoria Beret
Introducing the Victoria Knitted Beret: A Beautifully Crafted Accessory with Lacey Floral Motifs
The Victoria is a stunning knitted beret designed with an intricate lacey motif that evokes the delicate beauty of budding flowers, leaves, and vines. This stylish beret is worked from the bottom up in the round, ensuring a seamless finish and comfortable fit. Whether you prefer written instructions or charted formats, this pattern includes both, making it accessible to knitters of all skill levels.
What You’ll Learn:
Unique Techniques: The pattern features a variety of knitting techniques, including the Long Tail Tubular Cast-On (which is optional, with a tutorial linked for guidance) and intermediate lace skills such as k3tog, sssk, and the combination of sl1, k2tog, psso. These techniques add a touch of sophistication to your knitting experience and enhance your skill set.
Yarn Requirements: To create the Victoria beret, you'll need a lightweight 2-ply fingering weight wool. The pattern specifies yarn quantities of 45, (55, 65) g or 185, (215, 225) yds/ 170, (200, 230) m, so you can easily plan your project!
Recommended Needles:
- For Ribbing: Use a US #1.5/2.5mm circular needle or double points—select the size that achieves the proper gauge.
- For the Body of the Hat: Utilize a US #3/3.25mm circular needle or double points, also adjusted to meet your gauge needs.
Additional Notions: Be sure to have a yarn needle and a tape measure on hand for finishing touches and accurate fitting.
Gauge Information: For the ribbing section, aim for a gauge of 23 stitches per 4 inches/10 cm, blocked and unstretched. Once you move on to the lace pattern, the suggested gauge is 22 stitches for 3 inches/7.5 cm, blocked. Achieving the correct tension is crucial for a beautifully shaped beret!
The Victoria beret is perfect for those looking to enhance their wardrobe with a unique accessory that reflects nature’s charm. Dive into this knitting adventure and embrace the floral elegance of Victoria today!
