Koala Beret

From: knitsbks@silcom.com (Trisha Tatsch)

Koala Beret

Materials: 2 skeins Berroco's KOALA Chenille (50 yds/100 gm skein)
Needles:  Size 7 and 9 - 16" circular; Size 9 Double Pointed
Gauge: 2-1/2 sts = 1" on Size 9 in stockinette

With Size 7 needles, LOOSELY cast on 54 sts. Join in a circle, place 
a marker, being sure not to twist. Work in twisted rib as follows: 

Row  1:  K1b,  P1 wrapping yarn backwards  
(this will put the purl stitch on the needle backwards).
Row  2:  K1, P1 (purl stitch will be twisted automatically on this row).

Repeat these 2 rows once more.

Increase Row:  *K2, inc in next stitch; repeat from * around = 72 sts.

Change to Size 9 needles and continue in stockinette until piece 
measures 5-1/2" from beginning.

Decreases:
Round   1:   *K7, K2tog; repeat from * around = 64 sts
Round   2:    Knit
Round   3:   *K6, K2tog; repeat from * around = 56 sts
Round   4:    Knit
Round   5:   *K5, K2tog; repeat from * around = 48 sts
Round   6:    Knit
Round   7:   *K4, K2tog; repeat from * around = 40 sts
Round   8:    Knit
Round   9:   *K3, K2tog; repeat from * around = 32 sts
Round  10:    Knit
Round  11:   *K2, K2tog; repeat from * around = 24 sts
Round  12:    Knit
Round  13:   *K1, K2tog; repeat from * around = 16 sts
Round  14:    K2tog around = 8 sts remain. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Enjoy!


Trish in Santa Barbara, California  
Knitter, Crocheter, Teacher, Designer

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