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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | Betty Beret – Knitting Pattern (PDF Download) A versatile and stylish hat pattern for adventurous beginners and intermediate knitters Looking for a quick and satisfying knit with just the right mix of ease and interest? Meet Betty Beret – a charming and adaptable hat pattern that includes two variations: a slouchy beret and a classic beanie. With its beautifully textured feather and fan border, this pattern is a great way to experiment with color and put those treasured yarn scraps to good use. Whether you're a beginner ready to try something new, or an experienced knitter looking for a relaxing project with a polished result, Betty Beret fits the bill. Features: Two styles: slouchy beret & classic beanie Written for adventurous beginners and up Great stash-busting project Quick to knit and stylish to wear Perfect for gifting or personal use Materials Needed: FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Slouchy beret: Brim 18”/ Depth 12” Classic beanie: Brim 18” / Depth 9.5” MATERIALS AND TOOLS Yarn: Methera 383 yards (350 meters). MC 150 - 200m CC 80m Needles: 3.0 mm and 3.5 mm (or size to match gauge). US 2.5 and 4. 20” circular needles or dpns. Crochet hook the size of smallest needle. Notions: Tapestry needle. Stitch holders. GAUGE: 26 x 32 /4” or 10 cms over stocking stitch.
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| Difficulty | Easy |
| Due date | 2025-05-03 |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Postable |
| Pattern access | The pattern for this test will be sent to you by email. This means the designer will have access to your email address for this purpose. By applying for this test, you are allowing Yarnpond to show your email address to this designer for the purposes of sending you the pattern document only. The designer may not add you to their mailing list or send you marketing emails without you providing approval for them to use your address for that purpose. Designers found to be abusing their access to testers emails will be excluded from Yarnpond. |
| Advertiser | The Cumbrian Knitter |
| Spots available | 1 |
| Sizes required |
Beret
: 1 testers needed
Beanie : Filled! |
| Finished measurements | FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Slouchy beret: Brim 18”/ Depth 12” Classic beanie: Brim 18” / Depth 9.5”
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| Gauge | 26 x 32 |
| Charted or written pattern | Written |
| Skills required | Knitting in the round Knit front and back increases Yarn over increases Knit 2 together decreases Ribbing |
| Construction type | Top down |
| Required or recommended yarn | Northern Yarn Methera |
| Yardage | MC 150m / CC 80m |
| Tools required | Needles: 3.0 mm and 3.5 mm (or size to match gauge). US 2.5 and 4. 20” circular needles or dpns. Crochet hook the size of smallest needle. Notions: Tapestry needle. Stitch holders. GAUGE: 26 x 32 /4” or 10 cms over stocking s
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| Ownership of the finished item | The finished item is yours to keep. |
| Requirements from the maker |
You must have a Ravelry account and a social media account Set up a project page on Ravelry and post pictures and details of the test, using the code given. The free pattern link will be supplied after you have successfully completed your project page at the end. Check into Yarnpond chat regularly and post progress pictures on Ravelry and your socials (I am trying to build my tribe so this is very important! thankyou) Comment on errors/thing you dont understand Keep up with the corrections Take two good pictures of the hat being worn You can choose to make either or both of the versions of the hat |
| Rewards from the designer |
The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers
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| Milestones |
The designer has created the following milestones, in order to keep track of progress during the test knit. By marking off each milestone as you complete it, you can easily keep the designer up to date with your progress. 2025-04-20: Set up project page in Ravelry2025-05-01: Complete hat 2025-05-03: Complete project page and supply photos |
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