Mademoiselle Beret Knitting Pattern

One of my most popular patterns for children is now available for women...Voila La Mademoiselle Beret! Ready to download as a PDF at lulu.com


In my Etsy shop I sell the Petite Beret which is the girls version of this cap knit with New Zealand Merino wool in many different colors. This cap has been very popular in part because it is quite girly and sophisticated, very comfortable and because it's one-size-fits-all designs means kids can use it for 3-4 years without growing out of it. If you would like to knit The Petite Beret pattern, it is included in my upcoming book Vintage Knits for Modern Babies. (see photo below)


Over the years I have knit this cap in a womens size for friends and family using RYC Cashsoft DK, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK, Sublime Angora Merino and my personal favorite Suri Merino in Twilight from Blue Sky Alpacas. Alpaca is one of my favorite fibers as it is very soft, lightweight and incredily warm making it a great choice for a winter hat. In New Zealand there isn't a lot of Alpaca around but I did get some Blue Sky Alpacas from South Seas Knitting to make this cap (see photo above). If you plan to knit this cap, don't be shy about using your favorite semi-worsted or DK weight yarn and play around with different colors and yarn weights for the adjustable i-cord. This is a very fun and versitile cap that fits all sizes making it a great gift. You can knit one for yourself, and one for a small person!



Inspired by my favorite little girls hat, La Petite Beret which will be in my upcoming book (fall 09) Vintage Knits for Modern Babies (available for pre order on Amazon.com)

Mademoiselle Beret Knitting Pattern

One of my most popular patterns for children is now available for women...Voila La Mademoiselle Beret! Ready to download as a PDF at lulu.com


In my Etsy shop I sell the Petite Beret which is the girls version of this cap knit with New Zealand Merino wool in many different colors. This cap has been very popular in part because it is quite girly and sophisticated, very comfortable and because it's one-size-fits-all designs means kids can use it for 3-4 years without growing out of it. If you would like to knit The Petite Beret pattern, it is included in my upcoming book Vintage Knits for Modern Babies. (see photo below)


Over the years I have knit this cap in a womens size for friends and family using RYC Cashsoft DK, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK, Sublime Angora Merino and my personal favorite Suri Merino in Twilight from Blue Sky Alpacas. Alpaca is one of my favorite fibers as it is very soft, lightweight and incredily warm making it a great choice for a winter hat. In New Zealand there isn't a lot of Alpaca around but I did get some Blue Sky Alpacas from South Seas Knitting to make this cap (see photo above). If you plan to knit this cap, don't be shy about using your favorite semi-worsted or DK weight yarn and play around with different colors and yarn weights for the adjustable i-cord. This is a very fun and versitile cap that fits all sizes making it a great gift. You can knit one for yourself, and one for a small person!



Inspired by my favorite little girls hat, La Petite Beret which will be in my upcoming book (fall 09) Vintage Knits for Modern Babies (available for pre order on Amazon.com)

Cap with Kitty Ears Pattern

One of my favorite vintage patterns is from a beautiful Bernat Handicrafter booklet I picked up on Ebay. These Bernat booklets are filled with muted kodachrome colors and packed with classic designs, some of which are knit with a fairly chunky Bernat yarn. I wanted to knit up this wee Cap with Kitty Ears perfectly matched to the pale grey Zara Plus merino that was lonely in my stash. As I was knitting I came across many outdated terms and had to rip out my work about 3 times until I got it figured out. Once I got the pattern sorted it was really quick and easy to knit up and the yarn is so lovely and soft it makes the perfect quick baby gift. I wanted to share the pattern with you and so I have changed and updated it for modern knitters.

*I would love to see your versions of this cap so be sure to add photos of your finished cap to the Shescrafty Knits flickr group




Cap With Kitty Ears

Materials
2 50g balls of Zara Plus extra fine merino in Shade 27

Tapestry Needle

One Button

Crochet Hook for making button loop

Needle Size
One pair US 5 (3.75mm) knitting needles.

One pair US 8 (5mm) knitting needles.

Gauge

5 stitches per inch

Abbreviations
Pretty standard abbreiviations with the exception of KRL = Knit Right Loop. Insert right needle into right loop of stitch just below next stitch; place it onto left needle and knit it; then knit the stitch on needle. For video help click here.

Cap

Using US 5 (3.75mm) needles, CO 60 sts.

Work 8 rows in K1, P1 rib. Inc 1 st at end of last row. – 61 sts.

Change to 5mm (US 8) needles.

Row 1: K22, put a marker on needle, P1, K1 in moss stitch for 17 sts and put a marker on needle, K22 sts.

Row 2: P22, work next 17 sts in moss st, P22 sts. Keeping the 17 sts between markers in moss st and remaining sts in stocking stitch, work evenly until piece measures 2 ½ inches, ending with a WS row

Shape Ears

KRL = insert right needle into right loop of stitch just below next stitch; place it onto left needle and knit it; then knit the stitch on needle. For video help click here.

Row 1: knit to first stitch before next marker, KRL, k1, KRL, p1, work in moss stitch to 1 st before next marker, p1 tbl of next st in row below, k1, KRL, k1, k to end of row. – 1 st increased on each side of both markers.(move stitch markers to keep 17 sts moss stitch in center.

Row: P 24, work center 17 sts in moss st, P 24.

NOTE: all increases are made by knitting through back of loop of next st in row below, being sure to keep all increased sts in stocking st.

Row 3: *K to 1st st before next marker, inc 1 st on each side of marker, k1, work center 17 sts in moss stitch, inc one stitch on each side of next marker, k to end of row.

Row 4: P 26, work center 17 stitches in moss stitch, P26.

Keeping the center 17 sts in moss stitch and rem sts in st st, cont to inc 1 st on each side of each marker on every other row 8 times more, ending with a WS row.

Shape Back

At the beginning of each of the next 2 rows BO 42 sts. Continue in moss st on rem 17 sts until piece is same length as bound off edges. BO.

Neck Band

Using US 5 (3.75mm) needles, CO 15 sts for chin strap. On same needle with RSF, pick up 58 sts around lower edge of cap. K1, P1 in ribbing for 1 inch. BO.

Finishing

Sew back seams. Crochet a button loop at the end of chin strap. Sew button on chinstrap.

Cap with Kitty Ears Pattern

One of my favorite vintage patterns is from a beautiful Bernat Handicrafter booklet I picked up on Ebay. These Bernat booklets are filled with muted kodachrome colors and packed with classic designs, some of which are knit with a fairly chunky Bernat yarn. I wanted to knit up this wee Cap with Kitty Ears perfectly matched to the pale grey Zara Plus merino that was lonely in my stash. As I was knitting I came across many outdated terms and had to rip out my work about 3 times until I got it figured out. Once I got the pattern sorted it was really quick and easy to knit up and the yarn is so lovely and soft it makes the perfect quick baby gift. I wanted to share the pattern with you and so I have changed and updated it for modern knitters.

*I would love to see your versions of this cap so be sure to add photos of your finished cap to the Shescrafty Knits flickr group




Cap With Kitty Ears

Materials
2 50g balls of Zara Plus extra fine merino in Shade 27

Tapestry Needle

One Button

Crochet Hook for making button loop

Needle Size
One pair US 5 (3.75mm) knitting needles.

One pair US 8 (5mm) knitting needles.

Gauge

5 stitches per inch

Abbreviations
Pretty standard abbreiviations with the exception of KRL = Knit Right Loop. Insert right needle into right loop of stitch just below next stitch; place it onto left needle and knit it; then knit the stitch on needle. For video help click here.

Cap

Using US 5 (3.75mm) needles, CO 60 sts.

Work 8 rows in K1, P1 rib. Inc 1 st at end of last row. – 61 sts.

Change to 5mm (US 8) needles.

Row 1: K22, put a marker on needle, P1, K1 in moss stitch for 17 sts and put a marker on needle, K22 sts.

Row 2: P22, work next 17 sts in moss st, P22 sts. Keeping the 17 sts between markers in moss st and remaining sts in stocking stitch, work evenly until piece measures 2 ½ inches, ending with a WS row

Shape Ears

KRL = insert right needle into right loop of stitch just below next stitch; place it onto left needle and knit it; then knit the stitch on needle. For video help click here.

Row 1: knit to first stitch before next marker, KRL, k1, KRL, p1, work in moss stitch to 1 st before next marker, p1 tbl of next st in row below, k1, KRL, k1, k to end of row. – 1 st increased on each side of both markers.(move stitch markers to keep 17 sts moss stitch in center.

Row: P 24, work center 17 sts in moss st, P 24.

NOTE: all increases are made by knitting through back of loop of next st in row below, being sure to keep all increased sts in stocking st.

Row 3: *K to 1st st before next marker, inc 1 st on each side of marker, k1, work center 17 sts in moss stitch, inc one stitch on each side of next marker, k to end of row.

Row 4: P 26, work center 17 stitches in moss stitch, P26.

Keeping the center 17 sts in moss stitch and rem sts in st st, cont to inc 1 st on each side of each marker on every other row 8 times more, ending with a WS row.

Shape Back

At the beginning of each of the next 2 rows BO 42 sts. Continue in moss st on rem 17 sts until piece is same length as bound off edges. BO.

Neck Band

Using US 5 (3.75mm) needles, CO 15 sts for chin strap. On same needle with RSF, pick up 58 sts around lower edge of cap. K1, P1 in ribbing for 1 inch. BO.

Finishing

Sew back seams. Crochet a button loop at the end of chin strap. Sew button on chinstrap.