Naida
Designed by: Karen Marlatt, KDM Creative The exquisite waves of lace on this slouchy beret are fitting not only for Naida the water nymph, but also for those of us on land. Trekking Hand Art; 75% New Wool, 25% nylon, 100g = 420 m, shown in Baltik 50 Needles: 2.75 mm; 4 mm Notions: Tapestry Needle
RIBBING
Using smaller needles (2.75 mm) cast on 128 stitches using long tail method. Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 1 inches, knit next row (ws) increasing 16 stitches to 144 stitches. HAT switch to larger needles (4 mm) Row 1 - (rs) purl Row 2 - (ws) knit Row 3 - \*ssk, yo, k1, yo, k4, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Row 4 - Purl Row 5 - \*ssk, [k1, yo] twice, k3, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Row 6 - Purl Row 7 - \*ssk, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Row 8 - Purl Row 9 - \*ssk, k3 [yo, k1] twice, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Row 10 - Purl Row 11 - \*ssk, k4, yo, k1, yo, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Row 12 - Purl Repeat rows 1 - 12 Four times, Five for a super slouchy beret
DECREASE ROWS
Row 1 - \*k2tog; repeat to end Row 2- Purl Row 3 - \*k2tog, repeat to end Row 4- Purl
Row 5 - \*k2tog, repeat to end Row 6 - Purl Row 7 - \*k2tog, repeat to end FINISHING Cut long tail - pull through remaining stitches, sew up seam. Block by dampening beret and placing over 10" dinner plate, allow to dry.
