Beret and Matching Cowl

This matching duo is quick and easy to complete, from what I hear, some of you can still use this to stay warm and snuggly!


SIZE
One size
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Beret Circumference 20 1/2”/52cm
Beret Height 10”/25.5cm
Collar Circumference 20 1/2”/52cm
Collar Height 9”/23 cm

MATERIALS
For Beret
• 2 balls Tahki Yarns PRESTO 45% wool,
46% acrylic, 3% nylon, 3% mohair
(1.75oz/50g; 60yds/55m) in color #02
curry
One size 10½ (6.5mm) circular needle, 16”/40 cm long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One 1”/25mm button

For Collar
• 3 balls Tahki Yarns PRESTO 45% wool, 46% acrylic, 3% nylon, 3% mohair (1.75oz/50g; 60yds/55m) in color #02 curry
• One pair size 10½ (6.5mm) needles
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Two 1”/25mm buttons

For Both Beret & Collar
• One pair size 9 (5.5mm) needles
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle

GAUGE
12 sts and 17 rows = 4”/10 cm in Ridge Pattern with larger needles
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

PATTERN STITCHES
P2, k2 rib
Ridge Pattern
* Purl 1 round, knit 3 rounds; rep from * for Ridge Pattern.

BERET
Band
With smaller needles, cast on 10 sts.
Row 1 (RS) Slip 1, * p2, k2; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rep this row 3 more times.
Buttonhole Row (RS) Work 4 sts in rib, bind off 2 sts, work to end of row.
Next Row (WS) Work 4 sts in rib, cast on 2 sts, work 4 sts in rib.
Work 2 rows even. Pm at beg of next row to mark point to start picking up sts.
Work even until piece measures 22” from beg. Bind off all sts in rib.

Top
With RS facing and larger (circular) needle, pick up 88 sts along side edge of Band, starting at marker and working to end. Pm and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist.
(RS) Begin Ridge Pattern; work 16 rnds.
Purl 1 rnd.
Dec Rnd * K2tog, k6; rep from * around – 77 sts.
Knit 2 rnds, purl 1 rnd.
Dec Rnd * K2tog, k5; rep from * around – 66 sts.
Knit 2 rnds, purl 1 rnd.
Dec Rnd * K2tog, k1; rep from * around – 44 sts.
Knit 2 rnds, purl 1 rnd.
Dec Rnd * K2tog; rep from * around – 22 sts.
Knit 2 rnds, purl 1 rnd.
Dec Rnd * K2tog; rep from * around – 11 sts.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail, draw through remaining sts and fasten securely in place.

FINISHING
Sew button opposite Buttonhole. Weave in ends.

COLLAR
Band
With smaller needles, cast on 20 sts.
Row 1 (RS) Slip 1, * p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3.
Row 2 Slip 1, * k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Rep these 2 rows once more.
Buttonhole Row (RS) Work 4 sts in rib, bind off 2 sts, work 7 sts in rib, bind off 2 sts, work to end of row.
Next Row (WS) Work 4 sts in rib, cast on 2 sts, work 8 sts in rib, cast on 2 sts, rib 4 sts.
Work 2 rows even. Pm at beg of next row.
Work even until piece measures 22” from beg. Bind off all sts in rib.

Bottom
With RS facing and larger needles, pick up 68 sts along side edge of Band, starting at marker and working to end.
Next Row (WS) K4, * pm, k10; rep from *
to last 4 sts, k4.
** Knit 1 row; increasing 1 st before each
marker – 74 sts.
Purl 1 row, knit 2 rows. Rep from ** 4 more times – 98 sts. Bind off all sts.