project: star crossed slouchy beret

i've been working on a long-term scarf project for about 6 months now and started on this instant gratification knit to give myself a break. currently, hats are the only 3-dimensional wearables that i can knit, as i'm still learning more intermediate skills. it's a shame that i missed out on a sweater class last year offered for fairly cheap through UT's informal classes. lessons in new york are quite pricy so i've mostly stuck to simple projects like scarves and hats. anyway, i'd been itching to make a hat that was neither beanie nor cap - something chic and casual looking but without the kitsch. this led me to think about the french - because who knows chic and casual better than them? perhaps a beret or cloche? both styles definitely embody that french 'chic-ness'.





some months back, i stumbled upon this popular beret pattern on ravelry and immediately gravitated towards the slouchy shape and star motif, which is exactly what makes this hat casual. to add to the leisurely feel, i decided on a rustic gray tweed which i purchased at hill country weavers in austin before i moved. it was a project-in-queue for a while until last week. i was able to complete this quick knit in less than a week and am rather pleased with the way it turned out. alas, i must wait until cooler weather arrives but luckily with the way this summer is going in new york autumn will be here in no time.