knitting school dropout: some cute hats

i took a quick break from sweater knitting to make a couple of hats from the fabulous book boutique knits. they were so fun to make, as both are uniquely constructed. i think the end results are both quirky and very wearable.

say hello to the sideways grande cloche

i used less than 2 balls of rowan cocoon and knit the pattern exactly as written. it's long enough to cover my ears, and has a really cute shape. i especially love the flat top.

i also made the side slip cloche. this hat is insanely cute. my original plan was to use something from my stash to avoid buying more yarn. that plan was a major fail, as i ran out of yarn during the decreases and had to buy more cashmerino, from a different dye lot. so yeah, my cute hat has some color variation way up at the top, but whatever, i still love it.
i went up 2 needle sizes for the body of the hat so i could tuck all my hair up into it, and it worked out perfectly.

now, if i had a few more hours in the day, i'd be casting on for my friend cecily's adorable sweater from CEY's webletter this week. kate and i saw this in person at rhinebeck and have been very patiently waiting for the pattern. it's totally cute. cecily also designed elaine's blouse, in the newest interweave issue. it reminds me of some of my favorite vintage tops.

speaking of vintage, the newest issue of popknits is live! everything is really cute, and as always, i'm wishing for more knitting hours in the day.

Comments

Cute as usual :D
I've been wishing for more knitting (or anytime) hours too.
I just got my copy of this book yesterday, I'm all ready to drop everything and make those hats!

Posted by: Wanett | December 2, 2008 06:50 PM

I loved that sweater the second I opened the newsletter today!! It's super cute!

Your hats are also quite lovely. I've seen some awesome knits popping up all over the web from that book & yours are no exception!

Posted by: Leah | December 2, 2008 06:50 PM

Adorable! I was waiting to see what that cloche looked like knit up!

Posted by: Rachel | December 2, 2008 07:14 PM

Those two hats are adorable, and exactly the ones I would choose to knit out of that book. So. cute!

Posted by: grumperina | December 2, 2008 07:34 PM

Very cute hats indeed. Might have to add that book to my wish list!

Posted by: Christie | December 2, 2008 07:59 PM

Love those hats - both are already in my queue and I'm waiting for the book to arrive. Nice to see someone else's great results, but just makes me want my own more!

Posted by: k | December 2, 2008 11:21 PM

awesome hats! they also totally look vintage. i totally imagine a flapper wearing them to stay warm in winter!

Posted by: mai | December 3, 2008 12:34 AM

Oh... love your hats. Espescially the petrol-coloured one. Love the stripes going sideways.
Wish I had that book - and more time to knit too.
Enjoy the cold season.

Posted by: Frau Putz | December 3, 2008 05:42 AM

I love the second one! I hear you on the "more knitting hours in the day" wish- it's right up there next to "more yarn money in the budget" in my book.

Posted by: Corvus | December 3, 2008 09:42 AM

Those hats are SO cute! I especially like the black one, that band is brilliant.

Posted by: kim | December 3, 2008 09:44 AM

I mentioned your really warm hat on my blog this morning. That one's definitely going in my arsenol!

Terrye
knittng.craftgossip.com

Posted by: Terrye | December 3, 2008 10:07 AM

Both those hats are so pretty! I've been wanting to see some FOs from Boutique Knits, because sometimes they only look good because they have a style person on hand for the shoots, but yours look really awesome! I'm going to have to check that book out now....

Posted by: Julie | December 3, 2008 11:24 AM

Love them both! They look fab on you.

Posted by: Elizabeth | December 3, 2008 11:29 AM

That teal hat is so different. I really have to check out this book!

Posted by: Diana | December 3, 2008 11:49 AM

Both hats are adorable! Now I'm inspired...but I've got such a big head. I especially like the sideways grande cloche. BTW the author of Boutique Knits was at my local LYS in Portland, Oregon not too long ago. Lovely lady. And you have lovely brown eyes.

Posted by: Chris Tolomei | December 3, 2008 01:30 PM

I LOVE that second hat! You've convinced me to buy the book.

Posted by: Brooke | December 3, 2008 04:23 PM

so cute! i want to make both of these :)

Posted by: gleek | December 3, 2008 05:10 PM

You're right! That sweater is great!

Love the hats, too :) Nice going with the knit.1 pattern, btw. Gonna get my sister to send me over a copy :)

Posted by: Aileen | December 3, 2008 06:33 PM

Super awesome hats! I think I need to buy the book just so I can knit them too :)

Posted by: adrienne | December 3, 2008 08:47 PM

Those hats are both great - I love the sideways grand cloche. It's awesome.

Posted by: Rachel | December 3, 2008 10:14 PM