Judging by its popularity on Ravelry (6805 projects at last count), the Star Crossed Slouchy Beret is as appealing to others as it was to me. I needed a new winter hat, and the pattern looked like a quick and easy knit.
And that is basically what it was. Done over three evenings in Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran yarn (100% merino, cabled, and aran weight as the name implies), it was a straightforward pattern. I didn’t modify it at all and am very pleased with the result, though I may block it out a bit more:
It’s also warm enough that my head didn’t freeze in the -30 C temps in Montreal yesterday. It’s amazing how much warmer a light wool hat is than a thicker acrylic one.
This turned out really pretty, and such a quick project. I must make one too!
By: Robin on January 24, 2011
at 1:41 am
love the hat! I knit mine with a verigated, thinner more fluffy wool for lack of a better word but I love the look of yours – solid and the thicker yarn! very nice!!
By: jette on February 7, 2011
at 12:38 am
That came out beautifully and the color is magnificent with your hair..
By: Tammy on February 12, 2011
at 4:06 pm
Thanks all–love these quick and satisfying projects. At this rate I’ll never get to knitting a sweater…
By: Leslie on February 12, 2011
at 10:41 pm
So pretty! I love the deep blue color you chose!
By: Nnenna Odeluga on February 16, 2011
at 11:21 pm
Thank you! I’ve ventured into the world of bright colours this past year, but deep blue is still my old standby.
By: Leslie on February 16, 2011
at 11:28 pm