Since the weather turned chilly in, oh, November or so, I’ve been obsessed with knitwear. Mostly hats and snuggly cardigans and big, cozy cowls and scarves. I find myself staring at people on the T because of what they’re wearing on their heads or wrapped around their necks. If it’s an unusual stitch pattern or a lovely cabled beret, I try to figure out how it’s constructed. I’ve even recognized a couple of Ravelry patterns, knitting nerd that I am, and my wish list for accessories has grown and grown.
As much as I’ve complained about winter, it is a knitter’s dream – the perfect season to knit and wear tons of cozy accessories. (As Abi points out, we actually have time to wear all our cold-weather clothes up here.) And since I now commute on the T (along with half of Boston), my favorite knitted hats are getting even more play.
Slouchy (though not too slouchy) berets are my style of choice, and I have several favorites. So I thought I’d model them for you today.
First up is the Snapdragon Tam – complicated, but oh-so-lovely in Madelinetosh DK (colorway Cedar):
I fell in love last year with a Malabrigo colorway called Paris Night – smoky and velvety and rich. Here’s my Star Crossed Slouchy Beret (Rav link), which works just as well for Boston nights:
And finally, my third-time’s-a-charm attempt to knit myself a black beret. This pattern is called Double Crossed (Rav link), designed by another Katie (an English Katie). A triumph, and so warm.
It’s still chilly/wet/nasty here (Mother Nature is playing an April Fool’s joke on us poor Northeasterners today). I may end up with another hat or two before the winter’s truly out. Any favorite patterns to share?
You know I love the Paris Nights one! I love them all – it’s so nice to have things that make winter loveable.
Those are all just lovely! I hope your time wearing warm knits is winding down for the season…what a brutal winter!
I love all of your adorable hats! I think I like the pattern of your black beret and the color of your Snapdragon Tam the best. Everything you create is lovely!
Love all your hats! I have yet to try my hand at knitting one and I need to try cables too, but right now I’m tackling my first sweater – a cute, spring cardigan that I think I might not finish until next spring!! But I’m hoping that the knitting of it will summon warmer days and more sunshine.