Fisherman's Rib Beret with Picot Brim
Difficulty level:    Intermediate
Head circumference: 20" (51 cm)
Materials: Lamb's Pride Bulky 125 yds/114 m per 4 oz/113 gr skein - 2 skeins. Color: M-260 Cafe au Lait. Needles: 10.5 (6.5 mm) OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Gauge: 10 st x 18 rows = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm) stocking stitch
Patterns:
Stocking Stitch: 1 row and all odd rows - knit sts 2 row and all even rows - purl sts
Fisherman's Rib: Cast on even amount of stitches Rows 1: *1 k, 1 p* repeat from * to * Row 2: 1 k, yo, sl 1 (transfer stitch from left to right needle) Row 3: 1 k yo and sl 1 from the prev row (knit the stitch that was slipped in the previous row together with its yarn over), yo, sl 1 Row 4: Repeat row 3. Rib:1 k, 1 p
Directions: Cast on 52 sts (including edge stitches). Rows 1-6: stocking stitch. Row 7 - Eyelet row: 1k, *k2tog (knit 2 sts together), yo*, repeat from * to *, 1k. Row 8: purl. Rows 9-14: stocking stitch. Row 15: Add evenly 12 sts. Continue on 64 sts. Rows 15-50: fisherman's rib. Row 51-54: rib 1k, 1p. Rows 55-62: decrease evenly 12 sts in each odd row 4 times. Cut yarn, leaving a 10" (25 cm) tail. Pull through remaining sts and secure.
Finishing: Join back seam. Fold the brim along the eyelet row and sew with invisible stitch.
Enjoy!
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