a slouch for all seasons
my hat pattern is featured in this week's classic elite web-letter!
i knit both of these versions in the middle of may.
the white was first, using classic elite's provence. i really loved how it came out, but i just knew it was going to look really great on my step-sister. it did, so i knit another one in bam boo, since it has great drape for this type of hat. i'd never used a bamboo yarn before, but i certainly will again.
since cotton and bamboo can lose shape with wear, i went down 3 needle sizes for the ribbed band, to combat stretch. you may want to up the needle size on the band for other fibers though.
you can queue it on ravelry here
well, i hope you like it!
also, my tilted duster is dry, dry, dry! i'm just figuring out which buttons to use. after a long slump of once-a-month posting, it looks like this little blog might actually have regular content.
see you soon,
melissa
Comments
SO freaking CUTE! i love it.
Posted by: cosy | July 8, 2008 05:02 PM
Oh, squee! those hats are too awesome! fantastic job, you! :)
Posted by: Sandra | July 8, 2008 05:34 PM
The hats are great, and you look super cute in them! Makes me wish I could pull off a slouch hat, but I'm not so sure...
Posted by: sonia | July 8, 2008 05:34 PM
I particularly love that orange one! Since I live in a hot place but love slouchy hats, your pattern comes as a humanitarian gesture. Faved and Queued on Ravelry! Copied from the Classic Elite Newsletter! Once I find me some bamboo yarn, I'll be casting on!
Thanks, Melissa!
Posted by: Debra | July 8, 2008 05:53 PM
congratulations! the orange one looks especially snappy with the orange buttons of your lovely cardigan.
Posted by: melissa | July 8, 2008 06:16 PM
Yay! congrats! (And I thought it was cute even before I knew it was your design!)
Posted by: kate | July 8, 2008 07:15 PM
congratulations on the pattern - it's very cool!
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 8, 2008 07:48 PM
So super cute! Congrats, Melissa Lynn ;)
Posted by: Cirilia | July 8, 2008 08:16 PM
totally cute pattern! congrats!
Posted by: gleek | July 8, 2008 08:38 PM
Oh how cool!
Slouchy berets look so cute on you (but alas they are not for me).
Posted by: Specs | July 8, 2008 09:10 PM
Delurking to say I queued this hat when I got the CEY web-letter - it's super-cute! Congratulations!
Posted by: Rachel | July 8, 2008 09:33 PM
You know what I love?! That sweater!!! Even made a made up queue page for it-- any additional notes you want to share about knitting it up would be mucho appreciado! ;)
Posted by: m | July 8, 2008 11:34 PM
Of course. I had sworn off of using knitting patterns not two hours ago, and now this comes along. So. Freakin. Cute.
Oh well. I guess I'll just chuck my proclamation out the window. Because I must knit this! It's fabulous.
Posted by: chemgrrl | July 8, 2008 11:40 PM
I faved your hat when it popped up on rav without realising you also designed it - impressive! I love it so. Will definitely be knitting it pronto, but of course I want mine to be the identical orange...
Posted by: claire | July 9, 2008 06:20 AM
yay!!! what a wonderful hat! slouchies are the best....and i had to queue yours on ravelry. congrats on the pattern publications- keep em' coming!
darlene
Posted by: darlene | July 9, 2008 07:45 AM
Super cute hat! Congrats on the pattern!
Posted by: katie m. | July 9, 2008 07:46 AM
I LOVE LOVE these hats; you look great in them too!!
Where did you get your talent?
Posted by: Diane D | July 9, 2008 09:13 AM
Congrats on the featured pattern! Your hats are so cute, I never thought of making an all-season hat before. I'm gonna have to get on that.
Posted by: kim | July 9, 2008 09:33 AM
Check you out!! Congratulations on the pattern, I so queuing it asap:)
Posted by: Heather | July 9, 2008 09:52 AM
you're, like, yarn famous now :-)
the hats are lovely!
Posted by: KnitXcorE | July 9, 2008 10:36 AM
The hats are beautiful, but what struck me the most is the gorgeous sweater you're wearing in the picture. I felt all warm and fuzzy inside looking at it. Sigh. I love a good sweater.
Posted by: Natalie | July 9, 2008 04:40 PM
What is that adorable grey sweater you have on?
Posted by: Jeanette | July 11, 2008 01:11 PM
Love, love, love it! Great job!
Posted by: cactusneedles | July 11, 2008 10:42 PM