fall reboot
with fall (officially) only a day away and constantly giving us hints of its arrival the last few days I've been getting the urge to get back to my crafting. I've been kind of here and there with it the last month or so. you can say that about my life in general. I went away on a couple of trips, took care of dobby for a few weeks after some surgery (he's doing better than ever now!), and have basically ignored all the cut fabric and skeins of yarns thrown around the apartment.
let's face it though, it's going to be cold soon and I need some new sweaters and scarves. my closet is looking pretty empty so I would like some shirts and maybe some pretty dresses. dobby isn't magically making me things at night, a la cinderella (or almost any other disney movie), so I better get to it. luckily I have a head start thanks to a lovely friend.
it all started with a little joke after my millionth try at the purl beret pattern. I begged someone to knit me one after I couldn't get the ribbing tight enough or the body to have the right amount of slouch. leave it to kathy to get it perfect. after her troubles with koigu and sock patterns, my plea was apparently perfectly timed. I had no idea she really took me up on it, until this little beret arrived a couple of weeks ago. oh I wish random hadnknitted gifts would show up at my door more often!
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man, you are lucky! and kathy rocks :) the hat looks great on you. lovely color!
Posted by: mai | September 21, 2009 5:17 PM
You ROCK that beret, seriously.
So glad Dobby is going to be okay. I know all about it!
Posted by: Lisa | September 21, 2009 5:33 PM
Koigu, begone!!! Glad it's found a new home :). Looks great on you, enjoy!
Posted by: grumperina | September 21, 2009 6:32 PM
:) Though I am warmed to know that I'm not the only one with a) the purl beret curse (three times and the third is still odd) and b) a koigu curse. *sigh* that is one very nice and beautiful beret. wear it in good health!
Posted by: penny | September 21, 2009 6:42 PM
LOVE that color and fit! Put me on the random hand knit list, please!!
I had some cursed koigu that finally became an Aestlight shawl. I seriously love that shawl!
So, moral of the story, all koigu fulfills its destiny eventually!
Posted by: Wanett | September 21, 2009 6:55 PM
I MISS YOU!!!! That freaking beret is gorgeous on you and she did a amazing job! We should totally sew/knit new fall wardrobes together.
Posted by: Amanda Elizabeth | September 21, 2009 6:57 PM
The beret's gorgeous and it looks lovely on you!
Posted by: erin | September 21, 2009 9:43 PM
Love this color on you--happy fall!!
Posted by: Heather | September 21, 2009 10:36 PM
oh what a stunning beret!
and if your surge of crafty creativity extends to yarn, you should seriously check out Anhinga. I LOVE how mine turned out. measurements/drape/design just about perfect.... and it would look great on you too.
Posted by: Teyani | September 22, 2009 1:52 AM
It's beautiful and I love the color. I love it when the knitting fairy pays a call!
Posted by: danielle | September 22, 2009 12:09 PM
And it matches your glasses! I'm curious to see what you're going to knit...
Posted by: Veronique | September 22, 2009 2:39 PM
The beret looks amazing on you.
I love the beret look, but on me it looks like I'm trying to dress up as cooler than I am. I'll have to just look at how well the beret look fits you instead.
Posted by: Seanna Lea | September 22, 2009 3:15 PM
r u lucky girl or what! beautiful color, beautiful hat
Posted by: maura | September 29, 2009 7:41 AM
Oh it's lovely! Love the colour, suits you so well.
Posted by: Rain | September 30, 2009 6:56 AM