Bowret

A cute take on a classic beret with a sweet bow detail! Unlock your adorable with this quick to knit pattern, sized for kids and adults. I knit both versions using Hobbii x Pom Pom *Garland*, which comes in 31 dreamy shades and has a beautiful alpaca fluff. Test knitters rated this pattern as Advanced Beginner level Pattern has an option to insert elastic into the brim SIZES 1 child (2 adult, 3 adult) To fit head circumference: 40.5-51 (51-56, 56-61) cm / 16-20 (20-22, 22-24) inches MEASUREMENTS Finished head circumference: 42 (46, 50) cm / 16½ (18, 19¾) inches MATERIALS Recommended Yarn Hobbii x Pom Pom Garland (DK or Worsted weight; 70% Cotton, 30% Alpaca 105 metres / 114 yards per 50 grams), shown in Muse and Pixel 2 (2, 2) balls OR Approximately 118 (137, 150) metres / 130 (150, 165) yards, of worsted weight yarn Needles and Notions 3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle 40 cm / 16 inches 4 mm / US 6 circular needle 40 cm / 16 inches AND dpns (Always use a needle/hook size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking. Stitch marker Small stitch holder (optional) tapestry needle 0.5 cm / ¼” flat sewing elastic (optional) GAUGE 20 sts & 26 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches over stockinette stitch in the round on 4 mm needles after blocking. Pattern Notes ~ The pattern has three sizes. The first size is intended to fit children from 5 - 10 years old, and the following 2 sizes are for everyone older than that, but please select your size based on your head circumference. Hat opening will stretch and is intended to be snug fitting. Shown in Size 2 on a 53.5 cm / 21 inch head. ~ Cast on is made using the larger needle to make the cast on stitches slightly loose as you will be picking up the bottom of each cast on stitch to make a turned edge. ~ Elastic can be inserted inside the brim hem to prevent the lower edge from stretching out over time, only if desired.