Hooked for Life Publishing, LLC
Crochet and Knit designs
by Mary Beth Temple
The Swirly Beret
The seemingly endless supply of fabulous sock yarn on the market today means you can make one of these stylish hats to coordinate with almost any outfit! This lightweight beret can be worn at a jaunty angle, and the swirling loops add more visual interest without making a fabric that is too airy to be warm.
Beginner level crochet: 12 " diameter top, stretchy band accomodates head sizes 19" - 23". Materials needed include 280 yards fingering/sock weight wool (Model is one skein of Colinette Jitterbug, color #48 Florentina). Crochet hook size F/5/3.75mm and a tapestry needle to weave in ends. $5.00 via instant download.
Version Two
Same pattern but made with one skein of Universal Yarn Yummy 100% superwash wool sock yarn.
October 29, 2008 - More patterns to come - please feel free to browse what is available.- For further information, please contact MaryBeth@GettingLoopy.com
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