Mine was kind of a crummy weekend (computer crashes, stressful conversations, etc.) but I've got high hopes for this week.
There was a little bit of happy knitting, though. On Friday night, Josiah went to bed early-ish, and I had just started knitting an impromptu brim for a hat on my circular needles. I hopped into bed with my knitting, and the longer it went on the more I was determined to see if I could make a beret...just winging it without a pattern.
It worked! (mostly). I learned a few things, but I have a nice, quirky, lightweight beret now.
It is knitted from this beautiful thick + thin yarn I bought on Etsy.
Now I'm working on a red one!
*Happy Monday*
Comments (25)
I love the yarn! How is it that you make wearing a hat so cute? I always look ridiculous!
anilia · February 04, 2008 at 01:07 PM
emily its soooo pretty!
kim* · February 04, 2008 at 01:14 PM
What a lovely beret! I really like it!
Marie · February 04, 2008 at 01:15 PM
That's a great color!
Sheri · February 04, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Wow!! I love it - that's great for not using a pattern!
Debbie · February 04, 2008 at 01:57 PM
That is so beautiful!!
Liina · February 04, 2008 at 02:07 PM
I must learn how to knit! Very cute.
Kelli · February 04, 2008 at 02:11 PM
a red one like on elizabethtown?? love it! i too learned to knit recently. i haven't tried the circular needles yet, though. was it easy? what size needles did you use?
evan · February 04, 2008 at 03:01 PM
That is adorable, go you! I've never knit a hat before, what size and length circular needles did you use?
ann · February 04, 2008 at 03:09 PM
I loooooooooove it! Miss Emily, that adored color looks amazing with your hair and skin!! It is your color!
I crocheted in bed on Friday! hahaa and Saturday actually, and Sunday, before falling asleep. I have been working on a blanket for 3 years. I am now determined to finish it. ;)
Happy Monday! xo
A Fanciful Twist · February 04, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Wow! That's quite an accomplishment for a new knitter!
It's utterly adorable!
tara · February 04, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Grrr! Why must you be so adorable?
Maddy · February 04, 2008 at 03:44 PM
do you have a knitting pattern for this? its very cute!
rachel · February 04, 2008 at 03:54 PM
It suits you very well!
My mom always used to call me a ragamuffin when I was little. :)
Ash · February 04, 2008 at 04:08 PM
Oh that is so cute. :D
I found this http://www.slmetalworks.com/beds_a.html and it reminded me of the bed in one of your paintings.
Pippa · February 04, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Excellent hat~
I've been working on a beret as well, from a Louisa Harding pattern... first I twisted it up on itself, then it was made far too small (I'm using a sport weight yarn, where it calls for worsted.) I am so determined to finish this baby... I am now on attempt #3!
Samantha · February 04, 2008 at 05:17 PM
it looks great, and cozy- especially with that white sky and winter trees!
kate · February 04, 2008 at 06:01 PM
It looks great, I love it!
Queta · February 04, 2008 at 07:42 PM
......your a very talented girl miss emily.
I don't actually knit, but you inspire me to try.
By the looks of that beret, I would have thought you'd been knitting for years.
I'm sorry to hear you had a crummy week-end.
I hope you have a better week :D
<3 one of your applets from California..
~michelle
miss.michelle · February 04, 2008 at 07:51 PM
Too adorable. And if I tried to do a hat pattern free, I'd end up with a mess. So well done!
ambika · February 04, 2008 at 08:47 PM
how did you make it?
Esmay Ebby · February 04, 2008 at 08:55 PM
wow.. a great feat for a beginner. i don't think i could've mastered that stitch design. i'm too impatient. i prefer knitting without having to pay attention to adding and dropping stitches. what is the name of this stitch pattern?
here's to a happier week!
shirley · February 04, 2008 at 09:21 PM
Oh, how I wish I knew how to knit. I have tons of handspun yarn, just waiiiiting for me, but I still haven't mastered it yet. Great hat!
Brooke · February 04, 2008 at 09:38 PM
Wow girlie,
That is so lovely... I cannot believe you just recently learned to knit!
you are so talented!
Chelsea · February 04, 2008 at 10:03 PM
You really look pretty.
xo
Jessicafied · February 04, 2008 at 10:03 PM