Ballard Slouch

A Lacy Beret-Style Hat // Design by Felicia Lo

A lovely clover lace pattern is the basis for a slouchy beret-style hat. Its easy lace pattern makes for a very simple and elegant one-skein gift.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• DK-weight version: 22” / 56 cm circumference, unstretched, 6 ½“ / 16.5 cm width
• Worsted-weight version: 23” / 58.4 cm circumference, unstretched, 8” / 20.3 cm width

YARN

• Aran-weight version: 1 skein SweetGeorgia Merino Silk Aran *discontinued (50% silk, 50% merino; 185 yd / 100 g) in Ultraviolet
• Worsted-weight version: 1 skein SweetGeorgia Merino Worsted (100%) easy-care merino; 200 yd / 115 g) in Saffron
  

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

• US 7 and 8 (4.5 mm and 5 mm) 16” circular needles
  Adjust needle size if necessary, to obtain the correct gauge. Stitch marker, cable needle, yarn needle.

GAUGE

• 4.5 sts per inch using larger needles
  Please note that changes in gauge will affect yardage used and final measurements.

Pattern includes a 2-page PDF (both written and charted).

Additional sample shown knit in SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine, held double, in the January 2025 Secret Stash Club colourway, Future Dusk.

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