A Lacy Beret-Style Hat // Design by Felicia Lo A lovely clover lace pattern is the basis for a slouchy beret-style hat. Its easy lace pattern makes for a very simple and elegant one-skein gift. SKILL LEVELIntermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS DK-weight version: 22” / 56 cm circumference, unstretched, 6 ½“ / 16.5 cm width Worsted-weight version: 23” / 58.4 cm circumference, unstretched, 8” / 20.3 cm width YARN Aran-weight version*: 1 skein SweetGeorgia Merino Silk Aran *discontinued (50% silk, 50% merino; 185 yd / 100 g) in Ultraviolet Worsted-weight version: 1 skein SweetGeorgia Merino Worsted (100% easy-care merino; 200 yd / 115 g) in Saffron See notes below for fingering-weight adaptation NEEDLES & NOTIONS US 7 and 8 (4.5 mm and 5 mm) 16” circular needlesAdjust needle size if necessary, to obtain the correct gauge. Stitch marker, cable needle, yarn needle. GAUGE 4.5 sts per inch using larger needlesPlease note that changes in gauge will affect yardage used and final measurements. Pattern includes a 2-page PDF (both written and charted). Cover image sample: SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine (75% bluefaced leicester wool, 15% mohair, 10% silk) in the January 2025 Secret Stash Club colourway Future Dusk. For this fingering-weight adaptation, the yarn was held double. Visit the School of SweetGeorgia for online fibre arts workshops and resources to help expand your skills and discover new techniques!
