Target Beret

• Description
• Pattern Information
• Techniques

• The Target beret pattern is a real 1940s gem. It features a bold crown design plus a series of striking colourwork motifs on the body of the beret. Another unusual feature is a folded stocking stitch hem at the commencement of its brim, adding structure to the beret.

  Originally knit flat, I have convereted the pattern to be knitted in the round with full colour charts to further simplify the knitting process. I have used colours which closely match the 1940s original pattern but this beret would look amazing in almost endless combinations!

  Target is knitted using Susan Crawford Excelana North fingering weight a soft, fingering weight 100% British wool, spun for us in nearby Yorkshire and dyed in-house by Susan and her team. Shown here in shades Alabaster, Coral Lombard, Icelandic Moss, Sweet Chestnut and English Mustard.

  Our model Charlie is shown wearing the first size To fit head circumference 45-50cm (18-20in).

  The pattern includes instructions for three sizes to fit head circumference measurements between 45cm (18in) and 60cm (24in) and contains both clear written pattern directions, together with charted instructions for colour work instructions plus a comprehensive schematic diagram and sizing chart.

• Yarn
  Susan Crawford Excelana North fingering weight
  100% British wool, 75% Cheviot, 25% Bluefaced Leicester (159m / 174yds per 50g skein approx)

  1 skein, shade Alabaster
  1 skein, shade Coral Lombard
  1 skein, shade Icelandic Moss
  1 skein, shade Sweet Chestnut
  1 skein, shade English Mustard
  

  Gauge
  34 sts and 40 rounds = 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch worked in the round, after blocking. We obtained this gauge using 2.75mm needles.
  28 sts and 36 rounds = 10cm (4in) over stranded colourwork worked in the round, after blocking. We obtained this gauge using 2.75mm needles.
  

  Suggested needles
  2 x 2.75mm (US 2) circular needles (40cm)
  Set of 2.75 (US 2) DPNs

  Notions
  Stitch marker
  

• Fair Isle / stranded colour work
  

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