Knitwear designer Rita Taylor explores the most lasting knitting traditions in her new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1438001959/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1438001959&linkCode=as2&tag=craftfocom-20">"Heirloom Knitting Skills: A Stitch in Time".</a> This tutorial for her raspberry beret shows how she adds a modern touch to traditional knitting. She says: "I have used obvious bobbles for this beret, but wanted to avoid the finished piece looking like a Christmas Pudding! I did this by arranging the bobbles vertically. The purl and knit stitches in between the bobbles give the beret some stretch when worn. Bobbles, knots and tufts are all different types of raised stitches and you could substitute any of them for the one I have used here." Size: The beret is one size fits all <b>Materials:</b> - 2 x 1 3/4oz (50g) balls fuschia DK yarn - Size 3 (3.25mm) straight needles - Size 6 (4mm) straight needles <b>Gauge:</b> 22 sts and 28 rows – 4in (10cm) over st st