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A beret in the hand is worth…

It’s cold in Chicago, but not too cold to wear a snappy beret, should you happen to have one. And since I finished my Kaura, I do indeed happen to have one.

This pattern was a lot easier than it looks like. I didn’t even do anything to convert it to a beret from a hat other than block it over a dinner plate!

Kaura beret

Kaura beret

Kaura beret

While I admit that a good portion of my wardrobe includes black, I’ve never been one for black winter wear. Yes, my Insane Cold Level and Only Miserably Cold Level winter coats are both black, but I always have colorful accessories. Fortunately, I recently found a fantastic red plaid vintage Pendleton coat on eBay, which now fits the bill for a Pretty Cold But Not Going To Kill Me Level coat. That, my Lace Ribbon Scarf and my Kaura beret make quite a statement during a drab Chicago winter!

Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2009 | Comments (5) | Permalink | File: Knitting

It’s so pretty! I love it - and your glasses rock!!

comment by Melissa  on  February 18, 2009  at  05:53 pm

Beautiful hat.  I concur on the whole winter color thing. I channel the need for bright colors into wearing pink t-shirts under my brown and grey hoodies.

comment by James  on  February 18, 2009  at  08:33 pm

That beret is gorgeous and looks perfect with your glasses!

comment by rubyredruca  on  February 20, 2009  at  11:37 am

Woah… your glasses are wicked! Oh okay okay… the beret and scarf are yummilicious too ;)

comment by Aini  on  February 25, 2009  at  06:11 am

Thanks guys! On the beret and the glasses.

James—agreed. However you can keep the winter drabs away is key around here these months!

comment by Red Hot Knitter  on  February 25, 2009  at  10:32 pm

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