Naida Beret and Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern by Karen Marlatt - Intermediate Super Fine Knitwear Design

Naida Beret & Fingerless Gloves

Designed 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. Stitch Guide kknit Ppurl k2tog knit 2 sts together yo yarn over ssk slip, slip, knit MMake 1

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

INTERMEDIATE SUPER FINE Suggested Yarn: 1 skien KnitPicks Stroll Tonal, 462 yards/100grams Needles: 2 US (2.75 mm); circular needle, minimum 24" 6 US(4 mm) straight or circular Notions: Tapestry Needle Gauge: 7 sts= 1" on smaller needles in stockinette 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 coordinate 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 MMake 1 CUFF Using smaller needle cast on 52 stitches, join in round using the Magic Loop method, being careful not to twist andwork 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 written below.

TOPEDGE OF GLOVE

Option 1: Picot Edge 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. lock 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 Purl ssk 1 knit 2 tog Yarn over MMake one ABOUT THE DESIGNER Karen began designing knitwear in 2oo7 and has produced a wide variety of projects,from children's wear to jewelry. Her Apple of My Eyelet lace socks appeared in the XRX Publication Think Outside the Sox. Karen's design, The Ashley Beret, was one of the top 20 finalists in the 2009 Berroco SockStarCompetition. Recently, Karen worked with the design firm of Anchor Heights to produce their fall 2011 retail ready knitwear line-up. Karen is a member of the Canadian Knitwear Designers and Artisans (www.canknit.com), a Craft Yarn Council Certified Knitting Teacher and member of The Knitting Guild. For pattern support contact: kdmcreative@cogeco.ca Ravelry: kdmcreative