Montse Beret
by Debra J. Tetreault When my children were young we participated in the student exchange program. One summer we were fortunate enough to have students from Spain and that's how we met Montse. Though I have wonderful memories, I miss her still and hope to see her again someday. It was a wonderful experience. She was so surprised at how we made out own clothes, gardened, put up canned vegetables, crocheted, and knit etc. While she was staying with us I made her some clothes from fabric she chose. She was thrilled! We played games 'til the wee hours of the morning sitting on the porch enjoying the fresh summer breeze. I designed this beret for her. She says she wears it to this day and truly loves it and would. be lost without it. This is a fast and fun project to knit. Great for beginners and seasoned knitters alike. If you set your mind to it, the beret can be made in an evening.... surely to be a favorite the night before Christmas. Onward!
Gather your Stuff
Terms Definitions: 1 skein Lion Brand Jiffy, "Fisherman" Gauge 12 sts ＆ 12 rows = 2 3%4 "x 2 12 " on size 9 Size 9 circ 16 in long Size 9 dpns Darning Needle & Needle to fit whatever button chosen Button (Mine is antique Mother of Pearl from my Great Gramma's Button Box) Scissors & Stitch Marker $\mathsf{M}\mathsf{1}\,=\,\mathsf{P}\mathsf{i}\mathsf{c}\mathsf{k}$ up (or dip under) horizontal thread before next stitch and knit it. $\mathsf{p s s o}=\mathsf{P a s s}$ slip stitch over. $\mathsf{p w=}$ purl wise $\mathsf{s l}=$ slip sts $=$ stitches tbl $=$ through back loop tog $=$ together $\upgamma0=$ yarn over Let's begin\~ Cast on 70 Stitches. Place stitch marker to designate beginning of round. Be mindful not to twist! Knit 5 rounds. K7, M1, repeat around. (80 sts) Knit 2 rounds. Purl 1 round. Knit 1 round. Purl 1 round. Yo, k2tog, repeat around. Knit 1 round. Yo k2tog, repeat around. Knit one round. Purl two rounds. Knit 8, M1, repeat around. (90 sts) Knit two rounds. Knit 9, M1, repeat around. (100 sts) Purl one round.
-->Begin main body of beret:
Round 1: Yo, k2tog, repeat around. Round 2: Knit. Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 - 8 more times. (or as desired for depth of beret) Next round: Yo, k2tog, repeat around.
---->Begin Decreasing:
Round 1: Knit 8, slip 1 pw, k1, psso repeat around. ( 90 sts) Round 2: Yo, k2tog, repeat around. Round 3: K7, sl 1 pw, k1, psso, repeat around. ( 80sts) Round 4: Yo, k2tog, repeat around. Round 5: Knit one round. Round 6: Yo, k2tog, repeat around. Round 7: Knit one round. Round 8: Yo, k2tog, repeat around. Round 9: K2tog tbl, repeat around. (40sts) ---->Place stitches & arrange onto size 9 double pointed needles. Round 10: K2tog tbl, repeat around. (20 sts) Round:11: Knit. Round 12: K2tog tbl, repeat around. (10 sts) Round 13: Knit. Cut yarn & pull through remaining stitches on dpns. Weave in ends. Either leave as is or add a favorite button to 'top' it off. I hope you enjoy this pattern. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: MysticStormyKnits@gmail.com or MysticStormy on Ravelry.
