Two berets, with a side of cowl
It’s the “winter” season here in TX, so time for some fall accessories! We can also call this the blog post about old knits, because two of these were finished ages ago.
Pattern: Trinity Stitch Hat from Craftster
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpaca Hand Dyed Cotton
I started this hat about a year ago using Manos. Imagine my disappointment when I ran out of yarn before I finished the damn thing! I’m too stubborn to buy another skein of spendy yarn for a handful of yards, so I reknit it in the Blue Sky cotton that’s been hanging out in my stash for a while.
I finished this poor hat so long ago that I barely remember the details. I think it involved p3togs? And I changed the stitch count? Everything is fuzzy at this point. Either way, I think it’s pretty and smooshy even though the ribbing is too loose.
Pattern: Selbu Modern by Kate Gagnon
Yarn: Hand Jive Nature’s Palette in Odd Duck #4 (MC), Tess Designer Yarns Super Sock and Baby (CC)
LOVE THIS PATTERN.
That’s all.
Ok, there’s a bit more – I went up two needle sizes based on the notes on ravelry, which means the ribbing is way too loose but the rest of the hat is only a little loose. I think I look quite silly in hats, but I may actually wear this one out of the house once I attack the ribbing with some elastic.
One more thing – most of the light blue was leftover from my Endpaper Mitts. Score!
Pattern: Cashmere Cowl No. 2 – Lace Rib from Purl Soho
Yarn: Fleece Artist Sea Wool in Ocean, held double
Ah, the bonus cowl. I knit this last spring when the cowl rage was happening. I’m kind of on the fence about cowls. I get them and think they can look cute, but if I’m cold I probably need more than a loose tube with gigantic holes in it to keep my neck warm. I might just stick with my old standby, the scarf. It’s not like I don’t have a zillion scarves hanging around competing for my neck’s time!
The yarn is fan-freaking-tastic, though. I swatched a lace pattern with it a while ago, and just might end up axing this cowl for a mini Shetland Triangle, which was my original plan for it.
I held the yarn double in knitting this and used size 9 needles. I think. I know I used way less repeats than the pattern called for because I wanted a snugger fit. I haven’t blocked this yet because I’m a bit afraid it’s going to get all loose and drapey on me.
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I hear you with the cowl uncertainty. I just don’t think I want a giant stand-up tube. I am, however, knitting a cowl that is more fitted to the neck and flares out neatly at the bottom–but it’s a gift, so blogging about it will have to be much later.
I can tell you’ve favored blue lately! I really like your Selbu Modern hat.
Love all the colors! Your Selbu is so beautiful.
Have never knit neither berets nor cowl but now I actully have yarn for one of each sitting on my table. Now I’m inspired to get over my uncertainty and get started!
I normally look terrible in hats, but your lovely Selbu is making me wonder if I should try a beret.
I do like the cowl but lacey holes just are not warm are they! I have never worn my lace cowl.
The berets look great! I never understand cowls.
wow! look at all that knitting goodness. i love this blue color you’re really into. goes nice with your hair color, i think :)
it looks like this is the season of blue for you! :) i love your selbu modern – that hat is awesome
I love love love the Selbu modern! So classic and elegant!
Oh, that damned Selbu Modern hat is killing me. I can’t wait to get my holiday knitting finished up so I can make one for myself.
ooooh, that Selbu Modern is gorgeous!!!! I can’t stop looking at it!!!!
Beautiful FO’s! I still adore that Trinity Stitch hat pattern, but BOY I hated knitting it!!! I think a different yarn would have helped. Doesn’t sound like it tortured you. :)