This beret was inspired by Slim’s terrific version! This is the Meret Beret (Mystery Beret) found on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meret-mystery-beret. I knit it in the medium size and did 2 pattern repeats. I didn’t want it SUPER slouchy, but would probably prefer it a bit more slouchy so would do a third repeat next time. I started the project on Friday (I had the day off!) and finished it yesterday morning. I also used Slim’s idea of blocking it on a dinner plate!
I really enjoyed knitting it! This was both my first completed project knitting in the round as well as my first attempt with using DPNs. I’m not sure I used them 100% correctly, but it did the job! The yarn (Frog Tree, 100% Alpaca, worsted) was also a real pleasure to work with.
I couldn’t get a picture to show the lace pattern very clearly, but here is a photo of it on me.
It turned out nice! Love the beautiful rich color too! I noticed you have the Agave scarf OTN … love that pattern! Made one for my DD. Need to make one for me too - I would like one in the black/gray colorway.
I knit the size medium - cast on 80 sts - It is plenty big enough! I guess I don’t have a very big head :teehee:
I didn’t want to admit it, but I kind of messed up. I started with Round 1 (for the medium size the pattern calls for you to start with rounds 4-10, then 1-10, then 1-2) and repeated the full 10 rounds again, then continued to do 1 & 2 (called for in all sizes prior to starting the crown). Though in my defense, later in the pattern it does suggest that you can start on any round to create a different look! Anyhow, I guess I would have done one more repeat of the rounds, or if I had started correctly, would have done the rounds 4-10, then 1-10 twice.
Yes, that makes sense Marg! And thank you for sharing the info with me!
I already cast on for the Lrg (88st)…but it seems as though it will be ok for me. I dunno, maybe my noggin is a bit bigger! If it turns out to be too loose around the head, I can always thread some elastic cord through it, to make it snugger without being tight. Like who needs to get a headache!
Yeah, I think you’re right. It doesn’t really matter what round you start on, as long as you end on a Row 2 before you begin the decrease rounds, cuz they hook up right that way. Or so the directions state!
I am on round 9 now, my first repeat, and I must say, this is an EASY pattern to knit! I am loving it! Thanks for inspiring me!
Slim made one of these, too, and posted it last week or so. Thanks to you, too, Slim…if you should read this!
It would look great in a black/gray colorway!
Anyhow, I guess I would have done one more repeat of the rounds, or if I had started correctly, would have done the rounds 4-10, then 1-10 twice.