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Beret No. 2 – yarn and yarn alternatives
by MY FAVOURITE THINGS knitwear
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Tools
- 2,5 mm (40 cm) and 3 mm (80 or 100 cm) circular needles. Optional: 3 mm double-pointed needles.
- Gauge
- 18 sts × 50 rounds = 10 × 10 cm in brioche stitch on 3 mm needles. 50 rounds correspond to 25 visible knit stitches vertically.
Which yarn do you need for Beret No. 2? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Beret No. 2 is a classic beret in brioche stitch with decorative shaping that gives it a distinctive look. It is worked in the round from the bottom up with a single strand of yarn. The pattern is in English and supplied as a PDF.
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Yarn for Beret No. 2
Choose a size and we’ll calculate how much yarn you need.
S/54 = 54 cm
1 skeins
Colour: none selected
The designer’s own yarn suggestions
MY FAVOURITE THINGS knitwear also lists these yarns in the pattern. Choose one to update the calculations.
The pattern specifies Lana Gatto Eco Cashmere
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Where can I buy yarn for Beret No. 2?
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Weight
50 g
Length
150 m
You need
1 skeins
- Broderi & Garn 1901Cheapest
from SEK 340 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 340
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from SEK 350 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 350
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Buy all yarn · size S/54
- 1 × Lana Gatto Eco Cashmere
Estimated total cost: SEK 340 · all from Broderi & Garn 1901: SEK 340
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Alternative yarns for Beret No. 2
We only suggest yarns with a very similar gauge and length per gram – so your garment comes out the right size, even with a different brand.
Want the yarn to feel different?
Instead of Lana Gatto Eco Cashmere
Always make a gauge swatch when substituting yarn. Our assessment of feel is based on fibre and spinning method – everyone experiences itchiness differently.
Frequently asked questions about yarn for Beret No. 2
How much yarn do I need for Beret No. 2?
- S/54: 1 skeins Lana Gatto Eco Cashmere
- M/56: 2 skeins Lana Gatto Eco Cashmere
- L/58: 2 skeins Lana Gatto Eco Cashmere
Which yarn is used in Beret No. 2?
The pattern is written for Lana Gatto Eco Cashmere (main yarn). Gauge: 18 sts × 50 rounds = 10 × 10 cm in brioche stitch on 3 mm needles. 50 rounds correspond to 25 visible knit stitches vertically..
Can I use a different yarn for Beret No. 2?
Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Eco Cashmere among our yarns is Lana Gatto CashCot Eco (100% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.
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