Saturday, November 6, 2010

More Slouch

This was a quick knit - finished it while WZ napped - gotta love that! I knit this hat with Malabrigo… OK, so I never understood what all the fuss was about with Malabrigo yarn but now I totally get it… this yarn ROCKS! The yarn is so wonderful to knit with. Love the color too. I will totally be knitting with more Malabrigo in the future. I think this hat did turned out good but I was hoping for it to have a bit more slouch. Nonetheless, it is a cute hat and I will wear it proudly.


I want to give a special thanks to Melynda for taking these photos. I always feel a little awkward when I have someone take photos of me and my knits, especially in public. We had some good laughs doing this in the parking lot after our fab (but CHEESY) dinner. From there we made it down to the SE Michigan Crafter's Meetup. The Meetup had a really great turn out. Lots of girls sewing and knitting. (see photos HERE) I had a really nice time and meet a lot of fun and crafty girls. So glad I got to meet the lovely Rae - she super nice and has inspired me to get my sewing machine out again. She was working on a super cute top and also a quilt that I feel in love with. I also left the meetup feeling inspired to try some designing of my own. It's something I've always wanted to do. Maybe a hat with 'more slouch' just might be my first pattern design. hmmmmm… let's see if I can keep the motivation/inspriation going!


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Pattern Source: "Star Crossed Slouchy Beret" from Natalie Larson (FREE pattern)
Yarn: Malabrigo Worsted
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE



10 comments:

French Press Knits said...

Now those are some amazing pics :) Had a wonderful time with you (as always). Can't believe the next time I see you I may have a baby with me!!

Chrissy said...

It's beautiful!! Love the color!!

Sara said...

Great hat & photos. Wish I could have made it down to the meetup, sounds like you had so much fun.

Maryse said...

Very pretty hat! Nice pictures too! Seems like you had a really good time!

Annie said...

Your're just too cute for words!

Frances said...

I think that the photos are lovely ... really have that early autumn feeling.

The beret design looks very interesting, and I also thank you for the Malabrigo comment. I have not used that company's yarns, and your words encourage me.

Best wishes!

mom4inspiration said...

I LOVE that you could make it during a nap, instant gratification, lol.

Anonymous said...

I love Malabrigo - and I love the Star Crossed pattern. I have two. :) What a great color on you - and you look so happy in the second photo!

Oiyi said...

What a great looking hat! I must queue it.

Oiyi said...

What a great looking hat! I must queue it.