Another Beret That Will Impress The Heck Out Of My Dad

Feeling a little shredded after The Readers Studio, which completed this afternoon. So here’s a picture of the latest beret, knit between sessions:

(Don’t worry - there’s a cute pic of Bob Place and I that I’ll post a little later. )

The Readers Studio marks my third weekend event in about a month. I think I may have hit my limit. (I hear you all going, “WellDUH.”) Nonetheless, it was one of the best RSes ever. Got to connect with a bunch of my clients, and, of course, nerd out over all the latest Tarotania. More on all that in a bit.

Next trip is our vacation in the Outer Banks next month; hence, the beret. Because everyone at the Outer Banks could use a summer beret in a nice cotton bamboo. The pattern is the Gwen Slouchy, with 2 extra repeats… because while admittedly my head is a snidge large, I can’t for the life of me comprehend how a ribbed brim of less than 88 stitches on a size 7 needle fits anyone older than, say, 12. (It was tight on my styrofoam model, too.)

(Also: size 9 needles with a DK weight yarn?! Can’t do it. So I used an 8.)

I’m sure all this technical stuff is fascinating to the non-knitters out there.

Here’s another picture:

When someone at The ‘Studio inquired about my hat, it occurred to me that I’ve been on this beret tear for almost 2 years. Yes, it baffles me.

Another recent beret, the Sprint Beret, is here.