About The Bardot Beret is a chunky take on the classic beret, with a pom pom added for fun. Worked from the bottom up and seamlessly in the round on 100% Super chunky merino wool, it has uses less than one ball of yarn, including the pom pom. Skill Level Beginner/Advanced beginner Techniques This pattern uses techniques such as: knit, purl, right leaning increases and decreases., working in the round, seamless knitting, pom pom making. Size The beret comes in one size and fits a 21”-23” sized head. Gauge 6 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch, on 12 mm [US 17] needles. Materials Suggested Needles 10 mm [US 15] circular needles, 16 or 24 inches / 40 or 60 cm (metal circular needles 16 or 24 inches) 12 mm [US 17] circular needles 24 inches / 60 cm, or size to obtain gauge. (metal circular needles 24 inches) Suggested Yarn The sample is worked in WAK The Wool in Yarnicorn. 332 (362) 397 (440) 484 (530) 583 (630) metres / 363 (396) 434 (481) 529 (580) 638 (689) yards of Super Chunky Weight Yarn. Yarn AlternativesWATG Crazy Sexy WoolLana Grossa Per LeiLionbrand wool Ease Quick & ThickMillaMia Naturally Soft Super ChunkyMalabrigo RastaPaintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super ChunkyHobbii Mayflower MollyKnitPicks Alla Prima Rowan Big Wool Notions Yarn needle to weave in ends and bind off hem. Stitch markers Scrap yarn, a stitch holder or knitting barber to place stitches on hold Scissors to cut yarn. Measuring Tape
