Following the rather distressing felting incident with my Rose Red I knew I'd need another hat for autumn and winter.
I decided on another Ysolda pattern, Gretel using some Malabrigo Worsted from my stash. I apologise for the hastily taken camera phone picture but so far the knit is going well and very quickly. I've not had a great deal of knitting time lately but I'm already on the decreases and loving how it's coming out. It will keep my head snuggly warm right through winter...providing I don't stupidly felt it!
I'm hoping this will turn from a WIP into an FO very soon.
I felt silly at first thinking of autumn and winter in August but it was chilly and wet this morning so I know it will be upon us soon enough. I will not deny the fact I'm looking forward to wrapping myself up in handknits which is rather unappealing in the summer!
Oh my. I feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteGretel looking good so far.
Nice hat - I'd like to knit myself a beret this year. And it's decidedly autumnal here this morning too!
ReplyDeleteLove the way the cables look :) and that it a beautiful buttery colour.
ReplyDeleteIt's about time I knitted myself a hat I think, I can't believe I haven't made one yet!
Oh The thought of Fall weather is so appealing right now! Your hat is lovely. Beutiful color!
ReplyDeleteYUM!!!
ReplyDeleteAutumn is my favorite time of year, I look forward to it as soon as summer starts oddly enough.
ReplyDeleteLove the color of your hat, the cables show very well with it.
What a lovely pattern you've chosen! And just the right color IMO.
ReplyDeleteOh dear! What a tragedy on Rose Red! Maybe you can liberate a house elf with that hat....
ReplyDeleteThe new one is going to gorgeous!
You're right on time to be knitting for fall and winter. I usually get in the mood too late and then don't finish things in time to use them that season. The yarn and pattern seem like a perfect match!
ReplyDeleteI hope that you manage to get it done up! I am looking forward to visiting America in Nov, so I can use some of my woolies myself. I live in a tropical country and so I usually have to stick to summer wear all year!
ReplyDeleteLove that yellow by the way and the pattern is cute - which is saying a lot cause I'm not a fan of yellow tones usually.
Good luck with it!
The new hat looks very pretty . Nice choice of colour , it really shows off the pattern .
ReplyDeleteI'm always ready for a change of season by the time August rolls around . Summers' high heat and humidity don't do it for me . Happy knitting !
Those felting "incidents" are so upsetting :(
ReplyDeleteThe new hat is looking beautiful though xxx
Your new hat looks great. I love the cabling.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about winter since July. I'm quite tired of the triple digits temps of the desert.
Beautiful hat! I'm fantasizing about autumn, which is still pretty far off around here. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you!
ReplyDeletePretty colour for your new hat and what a shame about the felting.
ReplyDeleteI agree it's very autumnal here today too :)
Gretel is a great pattern. Yours looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love it. Can't wait to see the FO. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteGreat hat! I understand the feeling cold (I live in Durham) and thinking of autumn, the weather is horrible just now!
ReplyDeleteLove the color and the pattern is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteaw I'm sorry about your rose red hat, but I love the yellow you've chosen for gretel!
ReplyDeleteIsn't Gretel a gorgeous pattern?! I made one in purple Malabrigo. Yours is looking lovely. I've found myself thinking of making hats this week too because it's turning autumnal.
ReplyDeleteNice hat! I also love your Maggie Cardigan and the picture of you is cute!
ReplyDeleteYours, Julia