One Day Beret
This is a quickie that I cranked out at the last minute for DD#2. I wasn't sure if she'd like it or not, but she's wearing it today. I figure that's a good sign.
The yarn is Farmhouse Yarns, Andy's Merino that I bought at Purl last week. This yarn is really, really soft and the colors are spectacular. I couldn't buy just one. Three colors came home with me, and I am dreaming about going back to get more.
I used two colors for this beret, "Pot Luck!" and "Brick", alternating them for each round. I've got at least half a skein of each left so I'm planning to make matching mittens.
Rather than spend precious knitting time searching for a pattern, I made this up as I went along. Working hats from the top down makes this very do-able.
It looks great on her - the colors are fabulous!
Posted by: Carole | December 26, 2007 at 01:46 PM
everytime I come on your blog I'm impressed by your talent - the pattern is simple but mixing the 2 colors was a fantastic idea.
I like the look of your daughter on the last picture - she's cute ;o)
Posted by: karen - from me to you | December 26, 2007 at 01:59 PM
Fabulous! She should be a model.
Posted by: Oiyi | December 26, 2007 at 02:31 PM
It looks great!!! I never even thought about a beret for my niece. I will have to let her check one out and see.
And if she is wearing it, she must like it to some degree.
Posted by: Mia | December 26, 2007 at 02:32 PM
Ooh, beautiful colors! It looks great. Glad to see it's in action already!
Posted by: seedless grape | December 26, 2007 at 02:48 PM
Ooh, beautiful colors! It looks great. Glad to see it's in action already!
Posted by: seedless grape | December 26, 2007 at 02:49 PM
I love the beret! May I ask what size needles you used? The colors are perfect.
Posted by: Sarah | December 26, 2007 at 03:40 PM
beautiful!! i hope you and your family have a lovely holiday :-)
Posted by: margaux | December 26, 2007 at 04:52 PM
VERY pretty!!! I hope you all had a fun holiday!
Posted by: Kim | December 26, 2007 at 06:30 PM
The colors are fabulous. It looks great. I really admire that you just make up patterns as you go. Totally impressed! And as usual..your daughter looks stunning :)
Posted by: Stephanie | December 26, 2007 at 08:31 PM
I wish I could make up a pattern as I went along! You're amazing! I love the two colors mixed. Fun. I, too, would like to know the size needles you used. I will have to see if I can find some of the yarn. Your daughter looks lovely!
Posted by: Debbie | December 26, 2007 at 08:41 PM
Tell DD that I love her style - very cool!
Posted by: Nora | December 26, 2007 at 10:14 PM
Thanks for showing your door color again...
Posted by: lola | December 26, 2007 at 10:53 PM
Gorgeous colours - it's a very cool hat! If she's wearing it then you have knitted a winner.
Posted by: Ruth | December 27, 2007 at 05:21 AM
Definitely a good sign that she's wearing it. Love the colours in that yarn.
Posted by: schrodinger | December 27, 2007 at 05:55 AM
Once again you manage to whip up a super-impressive garment at the last minute. I love the color combo and the style is ooh-là-là!
Posted by: Heather | December 27, 2007 at 08:45 AM
Tre chic!
Posted by: LaVerna | December 27, 2007 at 11:18 AM
Love your blog, and love the pictures and your knitting is fabulous! It's inspired me to get busy knitting some winter hats, socks, vests, oh boy....my wip's are going to go through the roof. lol. Wishing you a Happy New Year, and looking forward to seeing your posts in 2008!
Posted by: Charlene | December 27, 2007 at 12:50 PM
I agree the two color thing was genius! It gives something simple but chic and edge. She wears it very well.
Posted by: Wanett | December 27, 2007 at 04:56 PM
What cool last minute gifts you've knitted! Happy holidays to you!
Posted by: tiennie | December 28, 2007 at 12:06 AM
hat looks great! and those photos belong in a book or magazine. they came out amazing. the colors, model, hair, poses, everything. spot on.
Posted by: john | December 28, 2007 at 09:06 AM
I love that beret! Top down, you say? Hmmm....
The two skeins look amazing together - they look like one variegated colorway. Pretty!
Posted by: kelp! | December 28, 2007 at 05:11 PM
the colors ARE great. And the hat is very cool. It's too young for me -- which is probably why your daughter likes it. You are so clever. Your girls are very lucky.
Posted by: doulicia | December 28, 2007 at 09:09 PM
I seriously LOVE this hat. The colors, magnificent. Your daughter, is just too dang on cute. And, yes, your Thorpe made me realize how much easier it is to go with the flow with hats! I started one using your cast on 4 method today for my son. I'm using fingering weight doubled, and I didn't even bother to swatch. Again! It's going well! Foolproof! Thanks for making me realize that. Not to mention I swear the fit is better!
Posted by: Necia | December 28, 2007 at 11:17 PM
Man I never thought that I would be one to fall in love with a beret but dang I have to have one!!! The color combo is wonderful, Great job!
Posted by: Heather | December 29, 2007 at 03:30 AM