New
It’s March, which is just about spring and I’ve been doing some spring cleaning - both of my real and virtual homes. The zen cart shop is gone, because it was acting up and I couldn’t be bothered fixing it. Ravelry is now handling all of my downloads but you don’t need to be a member. At the moment the only issue is that if you want to buy multiple patterns you’ll have to purchase them individually, but there will be a shopping cart available soon. What do you think of the new look?
I made a new beret for spring, but it’s not the one I’ve been sharing my work on recently. This is just something I started last night and finished off this morning. It’s a good thing that my button collection is teeny tiny because I had a hard enough time choosing.
I think I made the right decision though.
You can probably tell, but the buttoning is false, because it would be totally unnecessary for it actually to function and it means that you don’t have to fuss with matching the button and buttonhole size.
The looks a lot like seed stitch from the outside but it’s actual reverse linen stitch so it’s nice and firm and comfortably smooth on the inside. I love the way it contrasts with the drapiness of the rest of the hat.
And the poor red beret I’ve been struggling with? Well I got a beret out of the single ball of yarn. The slight problem is that it’s much too small.
I will get my red beret though. Today is K1’s grand opening and they have some brilliantly red Orkney Angora that’s destined to become a red beret that actually fits me.
Posted: March 1st, 2008 under knitting.
Comments: 13
Comments
Comment from Beth
Time: March 1, 2008, 2:28 pm
Ysolda
I wanted to link from my blog to your Gretel pattern. You say that you don’t have to be a Ravelry member but when I logged out of Ravelry to get a URL that anyone could use, I simply couldn’t find a way to navigate to the patterns.
Any ideas on how non-Ravelers can reach them, please?
Thanks
Comment from Alice from france
Time: March 1, 2008, 4:39 pm
Ho the new look is great!! Maybe you should add a page with all of your sweater and stuff you knitted , like this, people could see all your talent and the beauty of these! Because you made so many wonderful and beautiful sweater.
Nice leaf beret, i like the stitch you use it look like a bit like crochet.
Comment from Rachel
Time: March 1, 2008, 6:33 pm
Oh boy oh boy oh boy! More beret patterns for me to make–Yesssss! I’m off to Ravelry right now :)
Comment from Jessica
Time: March 1, 2008, 6:53 pm
Oooh I want to make both of those hats when the patterns are ready! :)
Comment from Caitlin
Time: March 1, 2008, 7:38 pm
Both berets are lovely, and you definitely chose the right button for the green one.
Comment from lucy
Time: March 1, 2008, 11:35 pm
The texture is amazing on the green one. I love the flower effect on both!
Comment from Kim
Time: March 2, 2008, 1:38 am
I love my Gretel and I think I am going to love this one too if you release the pattern :-)
Comment from Sasha
Time: March 2, 2008, 1:53 am
Oooh! Looks LOVELY! Looking forward to a pattern release..? I’ve recently fallen in love with your work and lpan to knit up a Gretel ASAP!! =)
Comment from Casey
Time: March 2, 2008, 2:05 am
Oh! The green beret is looking so sweet… I love the button detail! (And I agree: the button you chose is *perfect* with that yarn!)
Hope you’re having a lovely day, Ysolda! :)
Comment from Sarah
Time: March 2, 2008, 10:07 am
Love the fresh new look and that green beret is a spring hat if I ever saw one. Very beautiful.
Comment from Fuji Mama
Time: March 2, 2008, 3:29 pm
I LOVE the look of the leaf beret! I can’t wait for the pattern! I hope you work out the red beret as well, because it is gorgeous!
Comment from Jody
Time: March 3, 2008, 4:04 am
That is a lovely beret and you look fantastic in it. I wish I looked good in one! I bought your Elijah pattern recently-my first grandchild (a boy) is due in mid-May and I hope to get him done in time for the baby shower!
Comment from Emilie
Time: March 3, 2008, 12:28 pm
I LOVE the new green beret, and the button.
The fresh new look of your blog is a winner two. :)
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