Another day, another handknit. The level of production around here is downright disgusting. It’s nearing sweatshop conditions, I tell you. Okay, not really. Please remember that all these knitted things I’m showing you were finished over the last few months.
Today’s item is a great little beret designed by the fabulous Kirsten at Through the Loops. Can I just tell you – I want to knit everything she designs! Hats, mittens, sweaters, vests – I love them all.
So this beret is called the “One Day Beret” but that doesn’t really apply when you knit it with sock yarn. Which is what I did. Turns out, when you knit this with sock yarn, it’s actually a One Week Beret. All I can say is that it seemed like a good idea at the time. You see, there I was, standing in front of the yarn stash, holding up my red coat to see what would match. This Numma Numma Toasty in the color Bruschetta just jumped right off the shelf. It matched so perfectly that I didn’t give myself a chance to consider the consequences of a beret on size 2 needles – I just cast on immediately.
While I’m not much of a hat person, sometimes you just need a hat. And we’ve had a lot of those sometimes this winter – brrrrr – so I’m really glad I made myself this beret.
Can’t you tell by my smile? Or am I really thinking, hurry up and take the damn picture so I can go back in the house where it’s warm? You decide!
Kathy Said,
It looks great! D and I were reading “Hats for Sale” last night and talking about berets!
Nora Said,
I’m thinking it was the latter expression, but only because you suggested it. The beret is darling, and indeed looks great with your coat!
A hat really does make a difference when it’s cold out… I detest hat hair, but I love being warm!
Tonni Said,
So, you have been holding back FO’s on us the past few months?! Shame on you… LOL!
The hat looks fabulous! You are not a hat person???? You wouldn’t know… you look great in a beret!
Katie K Said,
The hat looks beautiful (but with the oncoming cold weather this weekend, I bet not warm enough), and, more importantly, fabulous picture of you. A real keeper.
Tina M. Said,
Beautiful hat, and it’s a good color for you. Better you than me though, I’m not sure I’m up for a sock yarn hat at the moment, my head is GINORMOUS. Seriously.
margene Said,
That’s one good looking hat and it was worth a weeks work. It looks great!!!
ChristyH Said,
I love the colors of that hat. So warm and inviting looking.
Anne Said,
Either way – I love the picture!
Looks like a great hat and perfect to throw on when it’s extra chilly outside, without being overly warm.
Kate Said,
So pretty! I love the beret with sock yarn… never would have thought of that. that beret is on my ‘to do’ list with some of my hand dyed yarn…. now, I am thinking…some of my sock yarn might be better.
I’m not a hat person either. I’m knitting hats until I find one I like on my melon.
LittleWit Said,
The beret looks lovely on you and definitely matches your coat!
Donna Said,
Yeah – I am definitely seeing a “take the damn picture” expression there….
Beret looks great. It will feel great too when it’s a big ole 10 degrees here on Friday! It’s supposed to get so cold!!!!
Stay warm….
Beth Said,
Your beret is fabulous! I think you do love it, but I also detect a hint of “Take the picture NOW!”
Wool Winder Said,
I think you should wear hats more often. This one looks great on you! I love it in sock yarn.
pumpkinmama Said,
That is super-cute, and looks great on you too!
deb Said,
A-freaking-dorable!!! Again – you have the best looking models on the blogoshpere!!
Kelly Said,
great beret! For not being a hat person you suit it soo well, knit more hats
I too would love to knit everything Kirsten comes out with all her patterns are soooo lovely.
Karen Said,
For not being a hat person…that hat looks fabulous on you! Love the colors.
I love through the loops designs as well.
Mary K. in Rockport Said,
That’s a nice photo, as well as a nice hat. And since you made (asked) your daughter to stand around outside modeling, isn’t it fair that you should be chilly?
HB Said,
I would have never thought to knit a beret because I didn’t think they’d look good but yours turned out fab! The colors are perfect and really pop against the red coat. Now get back in the house – it’s going to be cold this week in NE!
Cheryl S. Said,
Nice hat – and what a cute photo of you! Even if you are secretly gritting your teeth.
Karen Said,
Your beret is lovely. It looks great on too. You’ll really need it this week.
Bridget Said,
It is beautiful – and it looks great on you!
Chris Said,
Hmm – so far Dale’s the only model who hasn’t had that “take the picture NOW because I’m freezing” look on his face.
Marcia Said,
Oh, YAY….I can see your pictures again! Love the beret…that’s about the only style hat I can wear, and not as a traditional beret, either, but more like a slouch. Cool colors.
Risa Said,
Whichever it is, it looks great on you!
elizabeth Said,
I love that! I’ve been wanting to knit a beret lately – it seems everywhere I go, women are wearing cool hats and I’m lacking!
Martha Said,
I love the beret! Sounds like I should have checked in with you before I cast on for my One Day Hat.
JessaLu Said,
You’re making me want a beret of my own! ;o)
Hillary Said,
Great pictures. That hat really does look great with the coat. Stay warm.
Joy Said,
Great photo of both the hat and the model. My guess would be that your thoughts were a combination of both
Becky Said,
Just Lovely!! And I think you are liking the hat and working it in the photo! I do love the colors with your coat very much.
Ann Said,
Oh, it’s lovely. Just the thing I’ve been thinking of for myself!
Carol Said,
You guys ALL need to sign with a modeling agency. I meant it. And the beret is fabulous. I completely agree about Through the Loops designs. I LOVE her.
gale (she shoots sheep shots) Said,
Au contraire, you actually are a hat person. At least in that one. Looks fab!
jessica~ Said,
Pretty!!
sprite Said,
I, too, love Kirsten’s designs. At least the look of them, since I haven’t actually gotten off my butt to knit one of them yet. But it hadn’t occurred to me to do this beret in sock yarn, which, of course, is a brilliant idea. Thanks! (Btw, it’s such a cheery color for winter weather, and it looks great on you. Congrats!)
Stephanie Said,
It’s lovely even though you thought fingering weight yarn was the way to go. And it does look great with your red coat. I think I’m going to go over and check out all of those designs and maybe I’ll make myself a beret too – although not in sock yarn!
Sara Said,
Hat hair can be a pain – but I’ll take it when it comes to staying warm over being cold.
Love the beret – and it looks wonderful on you! Your smile is contagious! And, you look stunning in the beret and coat!
Cookie Said,
Hannah’s Revenge!
That beret goes so well with your coat. You had to use that yarn, and it looks lovely on you. Well done!
Leslie Said,
The hat is very cute on you…but I’d guess you’re wishing to be inside!
Julie Said,
I’m guessing “Hurry up and take the picture….” although the beret is great!
Lucia Said,
I know what *I* would be thinking, and I’m not going to tell you, as I respect your wish to maintain a family-friendly blog. I can tell you that my first thought on seeing the pic was “She knit that in **one day**? Truly, I am not worthy.” I’m glad you ‘fessed up to being human after all.
Kelli Said,
It is a lovely hat. Personally, I look like something the cat left on the step when I wear a hat. Usually mussed, ragged, and slobbery. sigh
Kim Said,
Wow…it’s been a regular parade of FO’s! Good for you!!! Dale looks handsome in his cowl and you look great if not freezin in your beret
Teyani Said,
I think that it is total delight at having made such a great beret (grins). love it and that last photo of you is certainly a keeper!!
Karen Said,
Very pretty! You look pretty darn good in a hat for not being a hat person.
I’m feeling like such a slacker with all the FO’s around here!
Norma Said,
You look FAB in that hat!
heather Said,
the yarn knit up really well as a beret. and it is a good match for your coat! we’ve had lots of hat-wearing days too, maybe because i think i can substitute a hat for my coat (at -40). otherwise hats make me overheat, although you wouldn’t know it by the hat patterns in my queue now!
jillian Said,
Maybe both
The beret’s beautiful and looks perfect on you!
Kat Said,
That beret looks great on you. Love those bright colors.
Catie Said,
I love the beret. We could use a little of the cold and wet out here in CA. Upwards of 75 degrees and sunny today–Is it January or JUNE?!?!? I can’t knit in these conditions!! I know it sounds as though I’m kidding, but I’m not. It’s too darn hot for JANUARY!
jill Said,
What a cheerful combination of colors. Perfect for the coat. You look lovely, no matter what was going through your head. Another wonderful Through the Loops project. I’m enjoying the parade
Carrie Said,
It’s amazing to me how many of you Not Hat People look so fantastic in hats.
Suzanne Said,
I love the colors in your beret. The only hats I will make for me are Berets and I actually wear them. I made a One Day Beret this summer but haven’t decided yet if I will keep it or give it to a friend.
Rockymoreno Said,
I love that colorway! Looks so pretty in a hat.
Laurie Said,
I vote for the latter. It IS a good match, and yes, hats are one of the keys to a successfully survived winter!
Leah Said,
Sooooo cute! Totally worth the time investment!
Mackenzie Said,
Oh I love it!! Such a beautiful look with your coat. You have once more inspired me to keep those needles busy!!
~Mackenzie
handknit168 Said,
A beautiful beret, love the colour and very sharp
Lee Ann Said,
I’m thinking you’re freaking adorable. Oh, wait, I was supposed to guess what you were thinking. Whoops
Nancy Said,
That’s a great picture of you!
Lynne Said,
Well, my goodness, that is such a stinking cute picture! Whatever you’re thinking.
Andrea Said,
Very cute. And inspiring, literally…(grabs coat…shuffles off to find yarn…)