Aristides
Aristides was spun, knit and designed for the 4 ounce challenge, to come up with a knitted item that would use only 4 ounces of handspun or less. I chose to knit a simple beret that showcased the shifting color changes that occur spontaneously in handspun yarn. I named the pattern Aristides after the first horse to ever win the Kentucky Derby, since the hand-dyed fiber used is named Kentucky Derby I thought it was quite fitting. One does not necessarily have to use handspun yarn for this beret, I'm sure a Woc commercial or hand-dyed fingering weight yarn would look lovely as Aristides. Prel Designed to be knit from the crown down, you'll be able to get the perfect amount of slouch you desire for your beret. Aristides is sized from youth to adult
$\circledcirc$ 2010 Melissa K Williams.
Project Notes
Fiber: 4oz Spunky Eclectic Norwegian Wool; the colorway is “Kentucky Derby" Preparation: Hand dyed comb top. Drafting method: short draw. Spindle: 1.1 oz Kundert Walnut of Cherry whorl spindle. Singles direction spun: Z. Twist angle: $25^{\circ}$ Singles wraps per inch: 32. Number of plies: 3. Plied direction spun: S. Plied twists per inch: 12. Plied wraps per inch: 18. Total Yardage: 278. Yards per pound: 1264. Yarn classification: fingering weight. Yardage used: 177.
Materials
Needles: US size 3 dpn and 16 circular needle; US 1 16 circular needle. Gauge: 28sts and 36 rnds $=$ 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles. 28sts and 32 rnds $=$ 4" / 10 cm in interrupted rib with smaller needles. Finished sizes: XS (S, M, L) finished circumference 16 (18, 20, 22)" / 41(46, 51, 56)cm to fit circumferences up to 19(21, 23, 15)" / 48 (53, 58, 64)cm. Shown in a size M with 2" / 5cm of negative ease. Notions: 4-5 stitch markers and tapestry needle.
Directions
Using larger double-pointed needles cast-on 8 sts using the method detailed here: http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2007/02/casting-on-frommiddle-disappearing.html. Distribute sts evenly over 4 needles - 2 sts per needle. Rnd 1: kfb in all sts. Rnd 2: [k2, pm], rep around. Rnd 3: [k to one st before m, kfb, sl m], rep around - 8 sts increased. Rnd 4: knit all. Rep rnds 3 and 4 until 152 (168, 184, 200) sts are on the needles - 19( 21, 23, 25) sts between each marker. Switch to circular needles when sts on the dpns become cumbersome. Knit even for $3\;\mathcal{V}_{4}^{*}\;(3\;\mathcal{V}_{2}^{*}\;,3\;\mathcal{V}_{2}^{*},\,4^{*})\;/\;8(\;9,\,9,\,10)\mathrm{cm}.$ For a slouchier beret add anywhere from $^{1}\!/\!_{2}^{\,,\ast}$ to $z^{\ast}$ to the length of the body of the beret or until beret is at desired slouchiness. Decrease rnd: [k2, k2tog], rep around -114 (126, 138, 150) sts rem. Switch to smaller needles and begin working the brim. Brim Rnd 1-2: [k1, p1], rep around. Rnd 3-4: purl all. Rep rnds 1-4 until brim measures $1\,\,\mathcal{V}_{4}^{*}(\mathrm{~\,~1~}1/2^{*}\mathrm{~,~1~}\mathcal{V}_{2}^{*},\,2^{*})\,/$ 3(4, 4, 5)cm ending after working rnd 2. Finishing Bind-off loosely in patt, weave in all ends.
Abbreviations
co - cast on st(s) - stitch(es) k - knit rep - repeat p-purl rnd - round pm - place markerpatt － patternm - marker sl - slip kfb - knit into the front and back of stitch k2tog - knit 2 sts together as one
About Melissa
Melissa learned how to crochet six years ago and soon after that how tc knit and hasn't looked back at crochet. She enjoys knitting socks and giving hand-knit gifts to her family and friends. If you don't find her knitting you can usually find her spinning on one of her spindles or wheel. Support Pattern support is provided free of charge. If you have any questions, or think you may have found an error in the pattern, please don't hesitate to email me at: info@oceaniaknits.com
