Yes I can
February 3rd, 2008 at 12:50 pm (Finished Objects 2008)
No, I’m not reiterating a recent political slogan.
This post is much more self-centered than that; it is about my ability to wear berets.
I test knit this lovely pattern for Gudrun. This pattern can be worn more beret style or slouchy hat style depending on your own style. I’m thinking that I can actually be a slouchy hat gal. Yes, I can.
Pattern: Bousta Beret by Gudrun Johnson (queue it on ravelry here)
Yarn: Sublime angora/merino in husk
Needles: Addi US 4 and 6
The pattern is clearly written and I learned the German twisted cast-on from it. The yarn was the only thing that gave me a small problem. It is super soft and non shedding, so I would use it again. However, each ball I used had a knot a little over a yard in….which is really a bit ridiculous. I would never notice if the ball was a yard short, but I do notice knots.
If only it would stop raining so much here; I could wear it more.
Amy said,
February 3, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Wow. I’ve been seeing all these berets all over the place and thinking “meh.” But this is gorgeous!
Christine said,
February 3, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Yes you can wear a beret. Nice! The yarn looks so soft and worth the trouble it caused you.
Kirsten said,
February 3, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Gudrun’s pattern is fabulous! I must make the time to knit one. Yours is lovely.
Bobbi said,
February 3, 2008 at 2:40 pm
well done! Very pretty!
Jodi said,
February 3, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Very cute! I love the stitch patterns, and it looks very wearable.
Sarah said,
February 3, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Just beautiful — wear it, girl!
Gudrun said,
February 3, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Yay…looks fabby…. I too have been converted to being a beret (or slouchy hat) wearer…thanks a bundle!!
Julia said,
February 3, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Oh, it’s so pretty!! Definitely on my queue now. :o)
Carson said,
February 3, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Oh yes you can indeed! :)
I love that.
Cheryl S. said,
February 3, 2008 at 7:11 pm
It’s lovely!
carla said,
February 3, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Very nice!
Heather said,
February 3, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Love it, so understated and refined.
tiennie said,
February 4, 2008 at 1:02 am
Yes you can indeed! It’s lovely!
mel said,
February 4, 2008 at 3:34 am
I love this pattern, it’s so very pretty! Yay for test-knitting and berets that look good on us all!
stacey said,
February 4, 2008 at 7:03 am
that is super cute on you!!!!
Ashley said,
February 4, 2008 at 7:13 am
I remain completely unconvinced of my own inability to wear a beret, but if I were going to try, it would be with that one. So pretty.
Macoco said,
February 4, 2008 at 7:50 am
The beret is absolutely gorgeous. That’s really weird about the knot a yard into each ball!
Kim said,
February 4, 2008 at 9:27 am
Yessireebob, you sure can! That is a gorgeous beret. Nowoff to Ravelry to add it to the queue.
Marlena said,
February 4, 2008 at 9:42 am
Beautiful hat, and beautiful photo!
Amy said,
February 4, 2008 at 10:35 am
Ooh, it looks fabulous. I’ve been eyeing that yarn for ages. It’s nice to work with and wear, other than the knot issue?
Rebel said,
February 4, 2008 at 10:50 am
Now that is a lovely hat!
Knittypants said,
February 4, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Really lovely hat, the yarn looks like it must be very soft.
Amanda said,
February 4, 2008 at 3:20 pm
this is gorgeous! I love the stitch pattern. And you can totally pull off the beret-thing.
Stella said,
February 4, 2008 at 4:43 pm
DAMN, that is a lovely pattern. I didn’t think I was a beret girl either, but you seem to be rocking it, so perhaps there’s hope?
schrodinger said,
February 4, 2008 at 8:17 pm
It’s gorgeous!
dawn said,
February 4, 2008 at 8:33 pm
That’s a very romantic, very feminine pattern. I especially like the subtle plum color you chose.
Lara said,
February 5, 2008 at 12:11 am
The hat is gorgeous! I am not much for beret’s but I am totally digging this one! I just may have to try it for a weekend knit. Very, very cute!
Karen B. said,
February 5, 2008 at 9:32 am
Well, grr Miss Christy! Another bit of gorgeousity to tempt me away from the 5 other projects I’ve got going.
Dang, but it’s purdy.
Brenda said,
February 5, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Very pretty! Such a great stitch pattern for a beret. Thanks for including the Ravelry link.
Kara said,
February 6, 2008 at 1:03 am
Ah! It is gorgeous and must be mine. Why am I so obsessed with berets lately? And you can totally wear that beret. It looks right at home on your pretty head.
nova said,
February 6, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Yes, you definately can. This pattern is fantastic, and your test knit version, so awesome.
adele said,
February 16, 2008 at 9:14 am
very pretty. thanks for sharing the link.