Crumpet Beret by Maura Kirk

Crumpet Beret

Knitting
July 2008
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
150 - 300 yards (137 - 274 m)
medium 17" circumference; 9" diameter
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This pattern is available for free.

SIZE
Medium(17”), (Large (20”)) circumference (with band relaxed)
9” (10”) diameter
MATERIALS
Manos del Uruguay SILK BLEND (50g, approx. 150yds; 70% merino wool, 30% silk), 1 (2) sk. Shown in 3068 Citric.

US 5/3.75mm double-pointed needles, or size to obtain gauge
US 4/3.5mm 16” circular needle

5 ring markers
Tapestry needle
9” diameter plate (for blocking)

GAUGE
26 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm over St st on larger needles

Lisa Myers of Fairmount Fibers demonstrates this jaunty lace beret in Episode 113 of Knitting Daily TV. A dimensional 5-point leaf pattern pops out on a reverse stockinette ground creating an eye-catching motif. Sized to fit a woman’s medium (large) head and knit from the center out, it is easily customizable to achieve a perfect fit.

Also available at the Fairmount Fibers site and Interweave for free.