Submitted by slinkster on Sat, 02/13/2010 - 16:37.
Dear Page,
True to my word, I have cast on for your original pattern of the "Step Lively" beret. I have to say that the tubular cast-on is phenomenal! Really, really like it. Before I had read through your directions, I had already gone to Knitty.com to check out the tutorial on it. Then reading your directions, it was easy to accomplish. Here's the morning's progress:
Please note how much you mean to me... I'm using dpns because I don't have a 16" circular #4!
Here's what I found in my stash to use:
I'll keep you posted on my progress.
Love,
Mom
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ETA - 2/14/2010
Well, I've finished knitting through the directions you sent and can only assume that I'm ready for the directions to decrease the beret and finish up. Here's where I am now having finished seven pattern repeats (if you include the set-up rows and the first cable row):
Look forward to the next installment of instructions.
Love,
Mom
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ETA 2/15/2010
I have finished the knitting of the beret. Still have to wash and block it. It took under 150 yards (40 grams) of DK weight yarn. Here's a picture of the top:
Can't wait to see it blocked!
Love,
Mom
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ETA 2/15/2010
As requested, here are the blocking photos:
It's drying now.
Love,
Mom
