Gretel Beret

I've just finished blocking the Gretel beret, which was lovely to make and such a relief after the struggles I had with Ishbel!  It is still a little damp so I haven't taken it off the plate yet, but here it is...

Gretel beret - the top

Gretel beret - the underside

Gretel beret - detail

The pattern cables looked difficult but actually they were simply and the pattern was easy to follow.

I used a creamy-white aran yarn which I bought in England in massive balls from the Red Cross shop in Alcester.  It is not second-hand, they seem to have moved into the woolshop market and had lots of colour choices.  I'll certainly go there again next time I'm in that part of the UK.