Author: | Jenn Wisbeck | ISBN: | 9781458125156 |
Publisher: | Jenn Wisbeck | Publication: | June 21, 2011 |
Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
Author: | Jenn Wisbeck |
ISBN: | 9781458125156 |
Publisher: | Jenn Wisbeck |
Publication: | June 21, 2011 |
Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
Language: | English |
Lace Beret with Subtle Hearts and Wide Ribbing
Purl stitch outlined hearts float on a background of lace bordered on one side by thick ribbing. The shape of the heats is subtle- after all, you can’t always wear your heart on your sleeve (or hat)! A few increases after the ribbing give the hat a gentle beret shape without too much floppiness. Charts and written directions for hearts and lace are included.
Level
Intermediate- Lace, charts, increasing, decreasing
Size
Small (medium, large); 18 (20, 22) inches around at hem. Show in medium.
Yarn
130 (130, 150) yards aran weight yarn- sample knit in aran weight angora, wool, and silk blend handspun from Midnightsky Fibers.
Materials
-1 pair each US 9/5.5mm 16 inch circular and double pointed needles, or size to get gauge
-US 8/5 mm 16 inch circular needle (optional, for ribbing- see note)
-Tapestry needle
Gauge
4.25 st/inch in ribbing on smaller needles slightly stretched, 4 st/inch in lace after blocking
Lace Beret with Subtle Hearts and Wide Ribbing
Purl stitch outlined hearts float on a background of lace bordered on one side by thick ribbing. The shape of the heats is subtle- after all, you can’t always wear your heart on your sleeve (or hat)! A few increases after the ribbing give the hat a gentle beret shape without too much floppiness. Charts and written directions for hearts and lace are included.
Level
Intermediate- Lace, charts, increasing, decreasing
Size
Small (medium, large); 18 (20, 22) inches around at hem. Show in medium.
Yarn
130 (130, 150) yards aran weight yarn- sample knit in aran weight angora, wool, and silk blend handspun from Midnightsky Fibers.
Materials
-1 pair each US 9/5.5mm 16 inch circular and double pointed needles, or size to get gauge
-US 8/5 mm 16 inch circular needle (optional, for ribbing- see note)
-Tapestry needle
Gauge
4.25 st/inch in ribbing on smaller needles slightly stretched, 4 st/inch in lace after blocking