Note from the designer:
The beret is having a fashion comeback and this fisherman’s rib version with spiral crown shaping is intriguing to knit. Paired with the mitts, which come in two options, these accessories will be worn for many seasons to come.
Pattern number: 451
Level: Intermediate Knitting
Fisherman's rib beret & mitts 451 by Cleckheaton
MATERIALS
Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton
8 ply (65g / 2¼ oz balls)
BERET
Colourway 1
65 Mustard – 2 balls
Colourway 2
36 Dark Grape – 2 balls
MITTS
Style A – Full Mitts
65 Mustard – 2 balls
Style B – Fingerless Mitts
36 Dark Grape – 1 ball
BERET & MITTS SETS
Beret & Full Mitts
65 Mustard – 3
Beret & Fingerless Mitts
36 Dark Grape – 3NEEDLES AND EXTRAS
• Beret only: 1 pair each 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) and 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles or size needed to give correct tension.
• Mitts only: 1 set each 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) and 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to give correct tension and a length of contrasting scrap yarn.
• Beret and Mitts: wool needle for finishing.TENSION
23 sts and 44 rows to 10cm over fisherman's rib, using 3.75mm needles.