Naida Beret and Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern by Karen Marlatt - Exquisite Lace Design

Naida Beret & Fingerless Gloves By Karen Marlatt

The exquisite waves of lace on this slouchy beret and coordinating fingerless gloves are fitting not only for Naida the water nymph, but also for those of us on land. Yarn: 1 skien Evermore Studios Merino, Tania 475 yards,100 grams Needles: 2 US (2.75 mm); 6 US(4 mm) Notions: Tapestry Needle Gauge:7 sts= 1" on smaller needles in stockinette

Stitch Guide kknit ppurl k2tog knit 2 sts together yo yarn over ssk slip, slip, knit

BERET

RIBBING Using smaller needles 2 US(2.75 mm) cast on 128 stitches using long tail method. Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 1 inch, knit next row (ws) increasing 16 stitches to 144 stitches. Switch to larger needles 6 US (4 mm) and begin body of hat. 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 DECREASEROWS 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.

FINGERLESS GLOVES

The exquisite waves of lace on the Naida Fingerless Gloves are fitting not only for Naida the water nymph, but also for those of us who live on the land. Gloves co-ordinate with the Naida Beret. Instructions are in an easy to follow chart form. Stitch Guide kknit ppurl k2tog knit 2 sts together yo yarn over ssk slip, slip, knit

CUFF

Cast on 52 stitches, join in round using the Magic Loop method, being careful not to twist and work in K2, P2 for 1 1%2 inches.

BODY OF GLOVE

Stitches are divided into 2 equal groups of 26. Front of glove is worked as charted, back (palm side) 26 stitches are worked in stockinette. Once chart is complete start top edge of glove as writtenbelow.

TOP EDGE OF GLOVE

Knit 8 rounds Next round: k1, \*yo, k2tog, repeat from \* to end, k1 Knit 8 rounds Cast off all stitches leaving long tail to sew down picot edge after blocking.

Option 2 - close fitting rib (shown) Work in K1, P1 rib for 1 inch, bind off in pattern.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends. Block glove paying special attention to properly blocking picot edge. Fold over picot edge and sew into place.

Right Glove Chart - between blue lines Left Glove Chart - between red lines

-Knit 1 二 Purlssk knit 2 tog 1 Yarn over MMake one Karen Marlatt is a Craft Yarn Council Certified Knitting Teacher and owner of KDM Creative Knitwear Designs. She first picked up knitting needles in 2o06 and considers it her daily meditation in a hectic house full of boys. Karen's designs are inspired by textures in nature, colours that create a mood, and finding practical ways to blanket everyday items with yarn. She brings this inspiration to knitted life through lacework and cables. Ravelry: kdmcreative