Knitted Kitty Beret..Oui Oui!

Is your kitty lacking in the fashion world? Well, now your favorite feline can sport an oh-so tres chic chapeau! Don't deny the CAT! this wonderful pattern from Wildtomato rocks! (check her blog out at: spindleandspices.blogspot.com)  She says:"Don’t be surprised when your cat dons the beret and demands a cigarette and coffee for breakfast."

Materials
• 60 yards of DK yarn. I used Tahki Cotton Classic because the resulting fabric is floppy.
• 2 US size 7 circular needles, any length, OR size needed to achieve gauge. US size 7 DPNs may also be used instead of 2 circular needles
• 4 stitch markers
• Row counter
• Tapestry needle
Gauge
• 6.5 stitches = 1 inch on US size 7needles in stockinette stitch
Finished Measurements
• Finished hat circumference is roughly 12 inches. To adjust the hat’s circumference, increase or
decrease the cast on number of stitches by 6.

Directions
CO 60 sts onto one US size 7 circular needle (needle A). Slip 30 sts onto the
other US size 7 circular needle (needle B). Join to knit in the round.
Rnd 1-5: [ktbl, p1] until the end of round
Rnd 6: On needle A, k10, pm, k10, pm, k10
Repeat for needle B.
Rnd 7: On needle A, k1, M1L, k until 1 sts before marker, M1R, k1,
slip marker, k1, M1L, k until 1 sts before marker, M1R, k1, slip
marker, k1, M1L, k until 1 sts before end of needle, M1R, k1.
Repeat for needle B.
Rnd 8: k all sts
Rnd 9-18: Repeat Rnd 7 and 8. 132 sts total.
Rnd 19: k all sts
Rnd 20: On needle A, ssk, k until next marker, slip marker, ssk, knit
until next marker, slip marker, ssk, k to the end of needle.
Repeat for needle B.
Rnd 21-40: Repeat Rnd 20 until 6 sts remain.
Rnd 41-43: k all sts. Repeat this round 2 more times.
Rnd 44: k2tog 3 times. 3 sts remain. Cut yarn, leaving a 6 inch tail.

Finishing
Using the tapestry needle, thread yarn tail through the 3 remaining sts. Pull closed. Weave in ends.