Pattern: Poppy Hat by Kate Jackson
Yarn: GGH Soft Kid
Needles: Size 7 circs
At TNNA I had the pleasure of briefly meeting a very nice designer named Kate Jackson. She had a lovely decorated booth with pretty stylish knits and she herself was very warm and inviting that I knew I had to pursue my owner to take a look. Sure enough, Trish allowed me to pick out a few patterns for her shop and here's the first of many I hope to knit up!
Made in about a day, this hat filled the instant knit gratification I have been looking for! While the Honeymoon Cami is still making it's way on the needles, I knew I needed an FO to keep the mojo going. The yarn although super sticky (as is mohair) makes for a light and airy beret. I'm am already planning on in every Soft Kid color my LYS has!
With that done I couldn't help but to cast on finally for a sweater from Rebecca No. 36. originally called "Brown Sweater with Cables". (Ravelry Link)
Would you believe in my wonderful time of being a knitter I've made two pullover sweaters? The first was the Nothing' But a T-shirt by Alison Hansel and the second being Rusted Root from the Zypher Gals. The other sweaters were cardigans or vests... that needed to be remedied stat!
I'm actually enjoying making all these cables more than I thought I would! At first glance at the pattern I thought of what a headache keeping track of the cabling was going to be but sure enough a few rows in I got the rhythm and have been able to knit on without the pattern at my side. I've substituted the yarn with Rowan Cashsoft Aran and am so pleased with it! The cashsoft really allows for great cable definition!
This sweater is traveling down with me to the NC Outer Banks where I will be vacationing with a few friends for the next week! I'm so looking forward to some sun, sand and wine with friends. I hope you all are having a great July! Can it really be August in a week? Really? Where does the time go!?
Beautiful. Rebecca top. I have been trying to track this down. My usual places are out of stock. Oh well onward for the hunt.
Great hat too. I love the airy ness of it.
Posted by: chrispy | July 25, 2008 at 05:57 PM
That is cute on you! That sweater - wow!!
Posted by: tiennie | July 25, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Yeah for cables! They are certainly well defined with that yarn. Oh, and I love the colour shade of both projects.
Cheers!
Posted by: lucy | July 25, 2008 at 09:04 PM
Hi,
I have you on my daily blogs-to-watch-on-list. :o) I just love those cables. Beautiful!
Posted by: Anna | July 26, 2008 at 01:53 AM
The hat is lovely! I was thinking of casting on a hat to give me a little lift, too. The cables are looking great. Can't wait to see the sweater!
Posted by: abby | July 26, 2008 at 11:05 AM
that beret is so cute,and the beginning of that sweater is gorgeous! I love that cabling.
Posted by: Julie | July 26, 2008 at 11:15 AM
The hat is stunning on you! Enjoy your time at the Outer Banks. I spent a week in May in Nags Head and had a wonderful time looking out at the ocean.
Posted by: Loren | July 26, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Wow, those cashsoft cables are SO beautiful. Hat is lovely too. Love the soft colours.
Posted by: Nicole | July 26, 2008 at 03:37 PM
ooh, these cables are scrumptious! have a wonderful time at the beach!
Posted by: lolly | July 26, 2008 at 07:56 PM
Love them both - and don't you love how original the Rebecca garment names are!
Posted by: kae | July 26, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Darn! My LYS Little Knits doesn't have Rebecca 36! I will have to check out the Rebecca's that are there though. I love the beret. I haven't knit one for myself but have seen so many great berets I think I need to.
Posted by: Sarah Brown | July 28, 2008 at 01:43 AM
It is beautiful! I love cables....I'll be heading down to Corolla in a few weeks (8/8) - it's one of my favorite places to vacation! Have fun!
Posted by: stacey | July 28, 2008 at 08:41 AM
I am in love with your hat! BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Posted by: Anya | July 28, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Have a great trip! I love those cables! And the hat - well you just know how to rock a beret, that's for sure! "See" you when you get back! xo-S.
Posted by: Nonnahs | July 28, 2008 at 11:35 AM
That hat is absolutely darling! Have fun in NC.
Posted by: regina | July 28, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Hat is adorable, and i am loving the cables in your new sweater. Have a great vacation!
Posted by: Erin | July 30, 2008 at 04:07 PM
Today, the beginning of August and my mind is full of visions of cables and cool weather. I don't want to wish my summer away but your beautiful work in progress is more inspiration as I plan projects for the fall!
Posted by: Marie | August 01, 2008 at 08:59 AM