Looking for a slouchy, comfy, warm, simple-but- not-boring beret? I was. Looking for a way to get rid of those skeins of Simply Soft you thought you were going to make into an afghan, back when you thought you were going to learn how to crochet? Yeah, me, too. Raisins to the rescue!Raisin Beret.
Size: One (To fit average adult head between 20"-22")
Materials: One-half skein (apx. 150 yds) Caron Simply Soft, color Chocolate 9750, or other worsted weight yarn.
One set US 3 dpns.
One set US 10 dpns.
Gauge: 16 sts/20 rnds= 4" (St st on larger needles.)
Pattern Notes:
Lace pattern:
Rnds 1-5: Knit.
Rnds 6 and 8: *yo, k2tog. Rep from *.
Rnds 7 and 9: *yo, ssk. Rep from *.
Pattern:
CO 104 sts on smaller needles.
Work 11 rnds in 1x1 rib.
Switch to larger needles and complete lace pattern three times.
Next 4 rnds: Knit.
Begin shaping:
Next rnd: *K6, k2tog. Rep from *.
Next rnd: *yo, k2tog. Rep from * until 3 sts remain, sl1, k2tog, psso. (90 sts remain.)
Next rnd: *yo, ssk, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso. Rep from *. (72 sts remain.)
Next rnd: *yo, k2tog. Rep from *.
Next rnd: *yo, ssk, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso. Rep from * until two stitches remain. Yo, ssk. (58 sts)
Next rnd: Knit.
Next rnd: *k3, k2tog. Rep from * until three sts remain. K3.
Next rnd: Knit.
Next rnd: *k2, k2tog. Rep from * until 3 sts remain. K3.
Next rnd: Knit.
Next rnd: *k1, k2tog. Rep from *.
Next rnd: *k2tog. Rep from*.
Next rnd: *k2tog. Rep from*.
Cut yarn and draw through remaining stitches with tapestry needle, pulling snug. Tuck in ends.
