This beret is knitted in the round, starts with a k2, p2 brim and then changes to a lace pattern, which is worked from written instructions. The lace diamonds get progressively smaller towards the crown, just like the petals of an artichoke.

I blogged about the Artichoke Beret here.

http://annidomino.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/allotment-knits....