14 December 2014

Slouchy beret crochet pattern

Winter is late this year, but that’s not reason to ignore yarns and hooks.
This time- one more beret/hat pattern.
I hope it will be cold enough to wear it.
Size: head circumference 54-56cm (21, 5 - 22 inches) 
Finished measurements:Approximately 27cm(11 inches) across 
Yarn: Unitas – Ana - Sport / 5 ply- 2skeins
45% Wool,35% Acrylic,10% Rayon,10% Cashmere 
Crochet hooks size:  5,5mm
Stitches:  
Dc - double crochet
Sc - single crochet
Sc2tog-- single crochet 2 stitches together
Dc2tog - double crochet 2 stitches together
Sl st – slip stitch
Ch – chain
Rnd 1: Ch 4, 15 Dc in 4th chain from hook, sl st to join (16st)
Rnd 2: Ch 3(counts as first Dc), 1Dc in same spot as Ch, 2Dc in each stitch around, sl st to first Dc to join. (32 st) 
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 1Dc in same spot as Ch, 3DC, *2Dc in next st , 3Dc* repeat from * to * 7 times, sl st to join. (40st)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, 1Dc in same spot as Ch, 4DC, *2Dc in next st, 4Dc* repeat from * to * 7 times, sl st to join. (48 st)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, 1Dc in same spot as Ch, 5DC, *2Dc in next st, 5Dc* repeat from * to * 7 times, sl st to join. (56 st)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, 1Dc in same spot as Ch, 6DC, *2Dc in next st, 6 Dc* repeat from * to * 7 times, sl st to join. (64st)
Rnd 7: Ch 3,1Dc in same spot as Ch, 3DC, *2Dc in next st, 3Dc* repeat from * to * 7 times, sl st to join. (80st)
Rnds 8-13: Ch 3, 1Dc in each stitch around, sl st to join. (80 st)
Rnd 14: Ch 3, 2Dc, Dc2tog, *3Dc, Dc2tog * repeat from * to * 15 times, sl st to join. (64st)
Rnd 15: Ch 2, 1Sc, Sc2tog, * 2Sc, Sc2tog* repeat from * to * 11 times, sl st to join. (48st) 
Rnds 16 and 17: Ch 2, Sc in each stitch around, sl st to join.  (48st)
Fasten off.
                                                               :)

14 October 2014

Vienna-ORF Long Night of Museums-part II

Second day of our weekend in Vienna was more relaxed. We started the day with the tea and fantastic Apfelstrudel at Café Hawelka.
The day was perfect for city walk.                            
                              Stephansdom

                                Graben Strasse- Plague Pillar
                                   Hofburg 
 At Hofburg Passage- Maria Stransky "PetitPoint" shop with gorgeous embroidered jewelry and bags.
 On "to do" list were the museums that did not participate in the long night museums event.
 Taking photos is not allowed at Sisi museum and Imperial Apartments, but I couldn't resist recording that tiny waist (21 inches) Empress Elisabeth had had.
 Reconstructed gown Empress Elisabeth wore for coronation as Queen of Hungary.
This year Sisi Museum celebrates its 10th anniversary so there is a temporary exhibition: Silk – Lace – Ermine from Empress Elisabeth's wardrobe. There are displayed more than 20 original items of clothing, some of them for the first time. I know, this is most interesting part for seamstress, so here are few photos from catalog.
After "must taste" Sachertorte -at CaféMozart (I have a sweet tooth! :)
we went to Schloß Schönbrunn
Again no photos inside Palace but trust me it is incredible.
Two days weren't enough for all we had planned.There are a lot of museums, parks and interesting things on our list. 
So, Vienna, we will come again.