Red Java Slouchy Beret
I am a serial knitter. At least I became one in the last month. I committed to starting AND finishing three pieces to accompany an old (but still unworn) orange, brown and cream tweed cape. Two you already know about: Malabrigo Arm Thingies (Ravelry) and Malabrigo Neck Thingie (Ravelry). The newbie is Natalie Larson’s wonderfully slouchy cabled beret, Star-Crossed Slouchy Beret. The only change I made to this easy, cabled hat was to double the rows of k1, p1 ribbing.
Like they say on the infomercials, “That’s not all!” I’ve even resurrected a project started almost two years ago. Despite good intentions (and a cheat), I’ve never even come close to finishing the beautiful knitted lace Honeybunch (Ravelry). I picked it up last week and have made it to the 75% mark. Christmas? I really, really hope so. Must. Stay. Focused.
The only thing standing in the way (at least in my sometimes unrealistic head) is a baby gift. It’s getting down to the wire for the baby’s birthday and I need something quick, thick and chunky. I’ve thrown out the idea of finishing the beautiful vintage baby dress – for now, at least. I’m trending toward a jumper in some long-discontinued Rowan bulky yarn. I knit it before so it should be a slam dunk.
I know I promised to get a shot of me wearing the cape and the knits all together. Monday’s chilly weather and a trip to the courtyard of the Fourth Presbyterian Church on Michigan Avenue offered the perfect opportunity.
Baby, It's Cold Outside
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I haven’t seen a cape worn in a long time. When I was young I had one too, and I loved it. Yours looks gorgeous, as well as the handknits going with it!
When you start you don’t know when to stop
It looks marvelous and so nice and warm.
Elmar spend hours and hours waiting on O’Hare airport last week, first on the way to Nashville and a few days later on the way back. He is not going to fly via Chicago this winter any more
Oh, LOVELY! And the cape fabric is scrumptious, but I like a good tweed!
((((hugs)))
That is one killer combination of handknits and tweedy goodness! It all goes together beautifully, and I love the hat. I’ve knit two of those as gifts, and would love to make one just for me.
That church is so beautiful. It’s such a surprise to see it when you’re downtown amidst all the hustle and bustle.
The hat and hand thingies go GREAT with the cape – and look fantastic on you! And congratulations on picking up a WIP from long ago – I tend to end up unraveling those and reusing the yarn. ONWARD!!!!!
I love the hat and you look so wonderfully warm in all your knitwear!
I like it! I wasn’t sure how the colors would work out, but as usual, you did a great job. I like the way the colors all work with the cape without being matchy matchy.