This project (nicknamed the Heidel Hat) was found on Ysolda's page and I quickly became intrigued and excited to learn how to make this beret-like item. A hat with very German roots despite its French tendencies.
Pattern: Gretel
Designer: Ysolda Teague
Yarn of Choice: Becca's Woolen Works - 100% Merino wool. Beautiful Handspun wool made by a coworker, and gifted by a very good friend. 1 hank = aprox. 200 yards.
Needles: 4's for the ribbing and then size 7's for the rest.
Cast on: 11/15
Cast off: 11/22
I did try the tubular cast on, but it was a little bit too small. Sigh. I ended up knitting the ribbed portion on size 4 needles and it fit well when I tried it on. Also, cabling without a cable needle = fantastic. I'm very excited to know how to do that now!
If I were to make this pattern again (which I plan on!), I would probably not use handspun wool. The yarn was fantastic and very nice to work with, but I think the variations in the fiber look a little funny for cabling. Also, I think I might try it again in the slouchy size--who knows!
Yay! Gretel (or Heidel) looks so fabulous. You were born to wear berets.
ReplyDeleteI still have been using the cable needle when cabling, maybe it is time to get with the program.
Very nice! It looks great on you. I agree with you on the cabling without the needle - I hated cabling before I discovered it, and now it's like a whole new world has been opened to me :)
ReplyDeleteGretel looks great! I swatched for this over the weekend and plan to cast on soon.
ReplyDeletePretty hat...pretty smile! looks great! :)
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