This is the Ruche Beret by Susan B. Anderson from Weekend Hats.
The pattern calls for DK weight alpaca / merino and I just happened to have 50g of Jamie Harmon handspun naturally-dyed angora / wool mix in the stash. It was a present from CeCe in New York - thank you again Cecelia! It is actually a searingly bright shade of coral. My camera couldn't cope!
This yarn was a pretty good substitute, though I went down a few needle sizes to 3.75mm (from 4.5mm) to get a closer gauge. As a result, my hat is quite a snug fit, and more of a cloche than a beret.
FL took one look at me and said "Straight out of the 1930's!" which I take as a compliment ; )
It was a very quick and easy knit - mostly plain knitting in the round.
When I finished I was a bit "meh" about its plain-ness and fiddled around with buttons and bows, trying to find the perfect embellishment. In the end, I opted to pin on a faux-vintage brooch from Joules. I reckon it adds to the Charleston vibe!
Verdict?
A definite Keeper!
Woo hoo!
9 comments:
ooh, it's gorgeous!! Now I definitely *need* this book! I want more pretty hats :)
I love your embellishment too. And yes, definitely right out of the 1930s :)
Ashley x
It's fab! I love the shaping, and the brooch is gorgeous. :)
That's one snazzy hat ... love it!
What a beautiful hat! Perfect with the brooch, and perfect on you. I'm glad you've done something for yourself.
Definitely you! love the colour, my favourite! A keeper for sure!
Roo: Love this!! Is there nothing you can do? How talented and creative you are.
How lush. You can rock any color. The red looks really nice on you.
I need to hurry up on get my knitting on. I tend to forget I've started something! D'oh!
Oh! And that broach is beautiful.
Pretty! I love the color and the added dazzle of the brooch!
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