Salunga
beret
A lightweight lace beret will keep you warm
and stylish all winter. This hat starts with a circular
cast-on at the top (this is a great technique for hats, shawls,
or anything else that begins in the center of a circle); it
ends with a tubular bind-off. The tubular bind-off is one
of my favorite techniques—few techniques give me more
satisfaction than one that’s been perfectly executed. It’s a bit
time-consuming, but the clean look makes it worth the effort.
finished size
About 21" (53.5 cm) head
circumference, stretched.
yarn
Fingering weight (#1 Super Fine).
Shown here: Spud & Chloe Fine (80%
superwash wool, 20% silk; 248 yd
[227 m]/65 g): #7818 Green Bean, 1 skein.
needles
Size U.S. 3 (3.25 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular
(cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain
the correct gauge.
notions
Markers (m); tapestry needle; smooth,
contrasting waste yarn and 10" to 11" (25.5
to 28 cm) diameter dinner plate for blocking.
gauge
28 sts and 40 rnds = 4" (10 cm) average gauge
in lace patts from charts, worked in rnds.
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STITCH GUIDE
Salunga Crown
SALUNGA BODY CHART,
BLUE-SHADED STITCHES
36
34
In order to keep the pattern properly aligned, it
will be necessary to “borrow” 1 stitch from the
end of the previous round to work the double
decrease at the start of Rnds 46, 48, 50, 58,
and 66 (shaded in blue on the chart). Prepare
for each “loan” by knitting the previous
round to the last stitch, temporarily slip the
last stitch (shaded in blue) to the right needle,
remove the marker, return the slipped stitch
to the left needle, and replace the marker.
Work the blue-shaded double decrease at
the start of the following round over the
“borrowed” stitch and the next 2 stitches
after it.
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
1-st repeat inc’d to 34-st repeat
crown
With dpn and using Emily Ocker’s
method (see Glossary), CO 5 sts.
Arrange sts on 3 dpn, place marker
(pm), and join for working in rnds,
being careful not to twist sts.
Work Rnds 1–37 of SALUNGA CROWN
CHART, working each chart row 5
times in each rnd, increasing as
shown, and changing to cir needle
when there are too many sts to fit
comfortably on dpn—170 sts; 34 sts
each patt rep.
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knit
yo
k2tog
ssk
sl 1, k2tog, psso
no stitch
see Stitch Guide
pattern repeat
Salunga Body
*66
*65
64
62
60
*58
*57
56
54
52
*50
*49
*48
*47
*46
*45
44
42
Thread contrasting yarn through the top of the ribbing
to prevent it from stretching while the lace is blocked.
40
38
38-st repeat dec’d to 24-st repeat
See Stitch Guide.
body
finishing
NEXT RND: Work Row 38 of SALUNGA
BODY CHART 5 times around, inc each
Run a strand of smooth waste
yarn threaded on a tapestry needle
through the boundary between the
body and ribbing. Wash the beret
according to the instructions on the
ball band, then insert the blocking
plate into the damp beret. Pull on
the waste yarn to prevent the ribbed
brim from stretching while the lace
pattern is stretched around the
plate. Set the plate on top of a mug
or canister so that air can flow freely
on all sides. Allow to air-dry thoroughly before removing the plate.
34-st patt rep to a 38-st patt rep as
shown—190 sts.
Work Rnds 39–66 of chart
(see Stitch Guide), decreasing as
shown—120 sts rem; 24 sts each patt
rep.
Knit 1 rnd even.
NEXT RND: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep the last rnd until rib measures
1" (2.5 cm).
Weave in loose ends.
Use the tubular k1, p1 method (see
Glossary) to BO all sts.
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