Knit stitches, purl stitches--the basic bits of knitting. Used together they can create all manner of fancy fabrics. But even in simple repeating combinations, like those in the Dolan Beret, they can be dramatic.

• 18” brim circumference, unstretched, 10” diameter
• 170 yds of Aran weight yarn, sample shown in Quince & Co. Osprey in Leek 131
• 16-inch circular needle, US 9 - 5.5 mm and US 8 – 5 mm; dpns in US 9 – 5.5 mm
• 16 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch

Learn more about the Dolan Beret in the Chronicles

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Photos © Carrie Bostick Hoge