2012 FO: Purl Beret

Pattern: Purl Beret from Purl Soho

Yarn: Prism Merino Mia in Fog

Needles: US1 & US3

Last year I knitted up this quick beret with some yarn that I bought from String in New York. I'd been searching for a project that would use less than 200 yards and finally settled on the Purl Beret.

This picture is a bit more true to the colors

It was such a quick and easy knit and really showcases the variegated colors in the yarn. And the best part is that it only used about 160 yards!

I would definitely make it again, although probably not for me since I hardly wear berets. This one works pretty well, though, as long as I straighten my hair...

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Skeleton Text via Mr X Stitch

Hemp Wall Hanging from Laikonik

Homemade Horchata from Food52

Baby Purple Artichokes from Food52

Iphone 5 case by STARCREATUREstudio on Etsy

Fruity Summer Striped Ice Cubes from Oh Joy

Tomato Basil Orecchietti with Pistachios from Joy the Baker

Wedding Hairstyle via Jalea Baker on Pinterest

Julia's artist place via Apartment Therapy

Faith & Mike's Master Bathroom via Apartment Therapy

Eliza J Textured Lace Fit & Flare Dress from Nordstrom

BB Dakota When the Night Comes Dress in Smoke from ModCloth

Jessica Simpson Layered Print Fit & Flare Dress from Nordstrom

Aroma via Lovely Package

BBQ Grill via The Designer Pad

FO: Twin Leaf Loop

Pattern: Twin Leaf Loop by Alana Dakos

Yarn: Becoming Art Jolie Bulky in Fig

Needle: US11

I know! It feels like I just talked about this. It helps that it was bulky yarn (and that I was almost done when I posted about it last).

I got the physical copy of Botanical Knits in the mail the other day so it seems appropriate that I talk about my first finished object from the book.

Like I said before, it's been a while since I knit lace, so it took me a little bit to get used to the pattern. But even still, it was so quick to finish! It took about 1.5 skeins, so it was a good thing I bought two.

I would have liked to use a provisional cast on and then graft the ends together, but I was too impatient and just wanted to start knitting it. If I make it again, I might try that. The seam isn't a big deal, but since it's bulky yarn, it adds a little bit of bulk, and it's pretty stiff at the seam.

I can't wait to knit more projects from this book...

WIP: My Hope

This really should be a finished object by now. I'm actually much further along than when I took these pictures, but I haven't taken any since then.

And by much farther along I mean practically done. I knit all the cable repeats, I finished the beaded cast off, but I haven't soaked and blocked it yet. Therefore, it's still a work in progress.

Look at those colors, aren't they gorgeous? The yarn is Calypso from Creatively Dyed in the Revelers colorway. I bought it at Vogue Knitting Live last year along with another yarn from Creatively Dyed. The pattern is My Hope by Laura Linneman, and I really hope (that was slightly on purpose) to wash and block it this weekend so I can take some pretty pictures and wear it on my trip to Oregon next week.

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Bedroom Plants from Smile and Wave

Quality Ice Cream Kitchen Print via Creature Comforts

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Sarasota Handdyed Roving by Unwind on Etsy

Plant Life via SF Girl By Bay

Rhubarb Floats by Not Without Salt

Salted Caramel Budino from Bliss

Doctor Who Quilt via Mr X Stitch

Doctor Who Baby Mobile via Apartment Therapy

Ruched Maxi Skirt from Target

Painted IKEA PS locker with wooden top via Emmas Designblogg

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Dried tones by Design Seeds

Modern Sprout's Hydroponic Planter Box via The Kitchn

Sock Organic Merino "Gem" by Gynx on Etsy

"We're All Stories, In the End" by James Hances

Stag in Blue Forest by amberalexander on Etsy

Wrong turn at Knockturn Alley

Armadillo Hand Dyed Yarn - Vintage by LoneStarArts on Etsy

Mad Man With a Box by SeeJayneKnitYarns on Etsy

Cookies and Cream Cookies from Bakeaholic Mama

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