Lamb’s Lace Beret
Thoughts about the design…
I was watching the newest version of Jane Austen’s Emma on Masterpiece Theater one Sunday night. I was munching away happily on popcorn and sipping a cup of tea. “The costumes are fantastic,” I cried to my husband who was dutifully sitting beside me. Actually he doesn’t mind watching a chick flick every once in a while, as long as it is based on a good classic, which is soooo nice for me! Yeah, I know I’m spoiled.
During one of the scenes in the village I was struck by this remarkable slouchy beret Emma (Romola Garai) was wearing. It had a delightfully sassy tassel on the top of it. Her beret was made out of a lovely velvet and silk but I could just envision a lace beret, knit from the top down with concentric shaping all stemming out of the tassel! I was inspired. Thus the Lamb’s Lace beret was born!
I hope you enjoy the Lamb’s Lace Beret! May it give you the vim, vigor and grace of Emma Woodhouse!
Size: One size fits most This hat is designed to be slightly slouchy. Band circumference: 19", stretches to 21" Materials: #7 DPNs & #7, 16" circular needle #5, 16" circular needle 4 st markers – one a different color than the rest. 200 yds sock weight yarn Yarn Suggestions: Dream in Color Smooshy makes a wonderful choice for this hat. For the hat and mitts you only need one skein! Mitt pattern is sold separately. Gauge: 5.5 sts/7 rows = 1” on #7 in St St Notes: This beret is knit from the top down starting with the little I-cord tassel at the top. Juggling the DPNs at the beginning can be a bit tedious but the result is well worth the effort.
