Orland Cabled Beret

 

A challenging cabled beret with a rolled brim. This is a great project for advanced beginners that will fuel your creative desire to cable. If using Cascade 220 yarn, this beret will fit the head circumferences below. If you want to add a bit more body for a roomier and slouchier beret add 8 sts on to your cast on #. Alternatively if you want a snug fitting beret, subtract 8 stitches from your cast on #.

Size: Approximately 19” to 21” Head Circumference
Yarn: Light Worsted Weight Wool Yarn (Cascade 220 Heathered Shown In Picture); Approximately 2 ½ - 3 oz.

Needles:
US Size 6 (4mm) – 16” Circular Needle
US Size 8 (5mm) – 16” Circular Needle
US Size 8 (5mm) Double Pointed Needles

Cable Needle
Markers
Darning Needle

Gauge: 5 sts = 1” on US Size 8 Needle

LEGEND

dpn(s)         double pointed needle(s).

st(s)            stitch(es).

rnd(s)          round(s).

PM             place marker.

k                 knit.

p                 purl.

tog              together.

k2tog          slip 2 sts knit-wise one at a time, transfer back to left needle, then knit these 2 sts tog.

p2tog          purl 2 sts tog.

p2tog tbl     purl 2 sts tog through the back loop.

ssk             slip 2 sts knit-wise one at a time, transfer back to left needle, then knit these 2 sts tog through

                  the back loop.

wyif            with yarn in front; move yarn to the front.

sl                slip stitch purl-wise

psso           pass slipped stitch over.

M1k          make 1 knit: with your left needle, pick up the ladder formed between the next 2 sts from front

                  to back, then knit into the back of the ladder. It forms a twisted knit st.

M1p           make 1 purl: with your left needle, pick up the ladder formed between the next 2 sts from back

                  to front, then purl into the front of the ladder. It forms a twisted purled st.

2/2 RKPC  slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold at back of work, k2, p2 from cable needle.

2/2 LKPC  slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front of work, p2, k2 from cable needle.

I-Cord        please refer to a stitch dictionary or the internet for directions on how to work I-Cord.

Additional tips:
If you want to add or subtract slouch from the beret, you repeat or omit rnds 5, 12, 19, or 25 as you wish. Please note that the beret was not test knitted to add more slouch in this manner, but was test knit with less slouch with good results.

When cabling, try to relax and enjoy the process. Working too tight or too loose may result in uneven gauge. Just go with the flow, and try to keep your tension consistent.

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Using US Size 6 Circular Needle, Cast On 80 sts using Norwegian Long Tail Cast On Method. Join, being careful not to twist sts, and place a marker to designated the beginning of the round.

Knit 4 to 5 rnds (your preference) to form the rolled brim.
Work k1, p1 ribbing for 4 to 5 rnds (your preference) to form the ribbing.
Rnd 1: *(p1, M1p) 2x, p1, (k1, M1k), 2x, p1, M1p, p2, PM; repeat from *.
Rnd 2: Switch to US Size 8 Circular Needle. *p3, 2/2 RKPC, 2/2 LKPC, p2; repeat from *.
Rnd 3: *p3, k2, p1, M1p, p3, k2, p2; repeat from *.
Rnd 4: *p1, 2/2 RKPC, p5, 2/2 LKPC; repeat from *.
Rnd 5: *p1, k2, p9, k2; repeat from *.
Rnd 6: repeat rnd 5.
Rnd 7: repeat rnd 5.
Rnd 8: repeat rnd 5.
Rnd 9: *p1, 2/2 LKPC, p5, 2/2 RKPC; repeat from *.
Rnd 10: *p3, k2, p5, k2, p2; repeat from *.
Rnd 11: *p3, 2/2 LKPC, p1, 2/2 RKPC, p2; repeat from *.
Rnd 12: *p5, k2, p1, k2, p4; repeat from *.
Rnd 13: repeat rnd 12.
Rnd 14: repeat rnd 12.
Rnd 15: repeat rnd 12.
Rnd 16: *p3, 2/2 RKPC, p1, 2/2 LKPC, p2; repeat from *.
Rnd 17: *p3, k2, p5, k2, p2; repeat from *.
Rnd 18: *p1, 2/2 RKPC, p5, 2/2 LKPC; repeat from *.
Rnd 19: *p1, k2, p9, k2; repeat from *.
Rnd 20: repeat rnd 19.
Rnd 21: repeat rnd 19.
Rnd 22: *p1, 2/2 LKPC, p5, 2/2 RKPC; repeat from *.
Rnd 23: *p3, k2, p5, k2, p2; repeat from *.
Rnd 24: *p3, 2/2 LKPC, p1, 2/2 RKPC, p2; repeat from *.
Rnd 25: *p5, k2, p1, k2, p4; repeat from *.
Rnd 26: repeat rnd 25.
Rnd 27: *p3, 2/2 RKPC, p1, 2/2 LKPC, p2; repeat from *.
Rnd 28: *p3, k2, p5, k2, p2; repeat from *.
Rnd 29: *p1, 2/2 RKPC, p5, 2/2 LKPC; repeat from *.
Rnd 30: *p1, k2, p9, k2; repeat from *.
Rnd 31: *k2tog, k1, p9, k2; repeat from *.
Rnd 32: *k2tog, p9, ssk; repeat from *.
Rnd 33: *k1, p9, k1; repeat from *.
Rnd 34: *k1, p2tog, p5, p2tog tbl, k1; repeat from *.
Rnd 35: *k1, p7, k1; repeat from *.
Rnd 36: *k1, ptog, p3, p2tog tbl, k1; repeat from *.
Rnd 37: *k1, p5, k1; repeat from *.
Rnd 38: *k1, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, k1; repeat from *.
Rnd 39: *k1, p3, k1; repeat from *.
Rnd 40: *k1, wyif sl1, p2tog, psso, k1; repeat from *.
Rnd 41: *k1, p1, k1; repeat from *.
Rnd 42: *sl1, k2tog, psso, and remove markers; repeat from *.
Rnd 43: *k2tog; repeat from *.
Rnd 44: k2tog, k2tog, k1 (4 sts left).

Work I-Cord long enough to form a knot at the top (approximately 1 ¼ inches) fasten off and knot.  Darn in all ends. Wash and block, being careful not to stretch the rolled brim. Wear with joy!

Copyright 2009 – Kimberley Cunningham Varland – Rabbitbrush Studio - Big Sky Mountain Designs

Ravelry Link:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/orland-cabled-beret

Traveler's Scarf

This scarf was born out of the need to have a very simple travelling project. The pattern was easy (for me) to memorize, and I could stuff it in my bag. I rarely worked on this project at home, it was mostly made sitting in the car, at doctor’s appointments, or at one of son’s hospital stays.

I also wanted to use a less expensive yarn so that it would be an affordable project for all. I decided to try Lion Brand’s Wool Ease Worsted Weight. I don’t love super long scarves so I only needed 1 skein of yarn for this project. I always try to use a product with some content of wool for it gives the ability for stretch. Also, gauge is not super important unless you are looking for a specific size.

I recommend that you block this project (on blocking wires if you have them) or it will not look like the picture. Blocking opens up the pattern. My “unblocked” measurements were 39” by 4 ¼“ and my “blocked” measurements were 44 ¼” by 7 ¼” . The scarf grew 5 ¼”  in length, and 3” in width!

If you want a scarf that will be less/more in width, subtract or add in units of 5 sts.

Traveler’s Scarf

US Size 7 (4.5mm) 16” Circular Needle
1 + skein(s) Lion Brand Wool Ease Worsted Weight or other Worsted Weight yarn.
Gauge: 5sts = 1 inch
Blocking Wires

LEGEND
CO: cast on
st(s): stitch(es)
sl1: slip one purl-wise (you could also slip knit-wise, just pick one and consistently do it)
k: knit
p: purl
yo: yarn over
skp: slip one purl-wise, knit one, pass slipped stitch over knitted stitch
k2tog: knit 2 together

Using Norwegian Long Tail Cast On, CO 30 sts.

Rows 1 thru 6: Sl1, knit across.

Begin Pattern:
Row 1: sl1, k3, *p2, k1, yo, skp, repeat from * 3 more times, p2, k4
Row 2: sl1, k5, *p3, k2, repeat from * 3 more times, k4
Row 3: sl1, k3, *p2, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat from * 3 more times, p2, k4
Row 4: sl1, k5, *p3, k2, repeat from * 3 more times, k4

Repeat pattern rows 1 thru 4 until desired length is achieved.

Then to finish:
Rows 1 thru 5: sl1, knit across.
Cast off knit-wise.
Block the scarf on wires and wear with joy.

Ravelry Link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/travelers-scarf

2009 Copyright - K. Cunningham-Varland - Rabbitbrush Studio - Big Sky Mountain Designs