Ballard Slouch
A lovely clover lace pattern is the basis for a slouchy beret-style hat. Its easy-to-memorize lace pattern makes for a very simple and elegant one-skein gift.
Knit it up in a luxurious and drapey Merino Silk Aran or a lush and cushy Superwash Worsted yarn.
So named “Ballard” since I started knitting this during the border crossing (90 minutes) on my way to the Earthues Natural Dye Studio in Ballard, Seattle, WA.
yarn
SweetGeorgia Yarns Merino Silk Aran (50% silk, 50% merino; 185 yd/100 g): 1 skein
needles
US Size 7 and 8 (4.5 and 5 mm)
finished size
Fits a 22-inch head.
gauge
4.5 sts per inch in pattern
2-page PDF pattern includes both charted and written directions.