Lace Doily Beret

beret stretched over plate for blocking

blocking (underside)

couldn't stop making one in each color

unblocked beret vs. plate size to block

with waste string before blocking

Pattern Info

This project was designed by JackieES.
Info can be found at:
HeartStrings #H03 Lace Doily Beret »

Instructions

This beret is constructed in the style of a lace doily with a center start and repeating medallions. The beret is flattering and lightweight for fashionable wear without flattening your hairdo.

Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Classic, Traditional

Materials

fingering weight merino blend yarns

What was your inspiration?

Once I started making these berets I couldn't stop. (they work up so quickly!) So I made one in each color that Susan at Spinning Bunny had sent me. In the photo of the 4 berets, the colors from lower right to left are Bark, Sunrise, Blueberry Pie and Jeans.

What are you most proud of?

Detailed instructions are included for a type of circular center start that can help you practice for actual doilies you might want to make later in lighter weight threads and smaller needles.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Finished diameter of crown is 10 - 11 inches depending on size of dinner plate used for blocking. Requires 125 yards fingering weight yarn and knitting needles sizes US 3 through 6 (3.25 - 4 mm). Pattern includes charted and written stitch instructions, as well as detailed blocking instructions with photos.