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Matching gray beret & fingerless mitts

November 12, 2012 by Tasha 27 Comments

When I was leaving for Rhinebeck back in October, I needed a small, portable knitting project. After all, I was headed to a sheep and wool festival, flying on a plane and doing some traveling by car, so I knew there would be knitting time.

I finished these fingerless gloves the weekend I was there. The pattern is Arctic Blast Mitts (Ravelry link), knit in DK weight so they work up fast.

Aren’t they lovely?

But I also needed a hat to match. I always say I look a bit like a hobo when wooly season sets in, with unmatched hats, gloves and scarves. Perhaps I should say it’s boho, that sounds like I did it on purpose, doesn’t it?

Anyway, you see why I needed a matching hat.

It being, well, me, I went for a beret.

The pattern is QL Slouch (Ravelry link) by Wooly Wormhead, a talented hat designer who recently came out with Classic Wooly Toppers, a book that looks to have several hats that the vintage knitters among us might enjoy.

The pattern was very simple and enjoyable. And while it was for a slouchy hat, I was able to block it into a beret using a dinner plate. (It’s actually meant to be reversible if you don’t block it into a firm beret shape.)

I did say matching, didn’t I? By matching, I meant they really don’t match at all, they just use the same yarn.

Both were quick knits, and already getting lots of use!

Any accessories on your needles this fall?

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  1. didyoumakethat says

    November 12, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Lovely knitting, as always. Pretty awesome nails, too!

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  2. Lucy says

    November 12, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    I always love looking at your berets, they’re my favourite winter staple! The colour is perfect for autumn. I might have to give those fingerless mitts a go myself!

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  3. Incendiary Blonde says

    November 12, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Super cute! You are so talented! 🙂

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  4. Jane says

    November 12, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    Your beret is wonderfully stylish and in one of my favourite colours too! Alas, I can’t knit or crochet but I’ve just begged my mum to crochet me a beret for winter, Hope it turns out as chic as yours! x

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  5. Trina44 says

    November 12, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    Great nails!

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    • Tasha says

      November 13, 2012 at 1:50 am

      Thanks Trina! I’ve gotten so many compliments on my nails lately I may have to do a post about them. lol

      Reply
  6. Bunny Moreno says

    November 12, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    I love this hun! I haven’t announced it yet on my blog but I looked into a knitting and crocheting class and hopefully before xmas will be taking my first class. I hope one day to make such useful things! I love the beret pattern!!! xox

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    • Tasha says

      November 13, 2012 at 1:51 am

      Awesome!! Have fun in the class! Hats are great early projects because they’re fairly easy and quick gratification!

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  7. ConstantlyAlice says

    November 12, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    Yayyyyy!! These are gorgeous! I love fingerless gloves 🙂

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  8. Jessica Cangiano says

    November 12, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    How wonderfully cozy, stylish and beautiful. I adore the dark grey, with it’s subtle hint of blue in the hue, that you opted for. It really reminds me of the colour the sky often takes on before an evening snow storm on a frosty winter night. Fantastic job on this set, dear Tasha.

    ♥ Jessica

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  9. Lorena Be-Bop says

    November 12, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    Hello! I last saw my pair of fingerless gloves, I thought,’i’d like to have a matching beret’ and now, I’ve just seen your post. Love it! I utterly adore that colour with your bright red nail polish 🙂

    Lorena Be-Bop

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  10. Stephanie Lynn says

    November 12, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    How delightful especially with that jacket! Currently, I’m knitting Christmas presents for people but I also have a shawl on the needles for me. (But I may also get distracted and cast on this beret!)

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  11. MistressCatgirl says

    November 12, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Very cute! Once I’m done knitting a beret< I plan on making a matching mittens or fingerless gloves. Loving your jacket too!

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  12. agirlinwinter says

    November 12, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    Gorgeous, very stylish! Can I ask what is the lipstick you’re wearing in the photos please?

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    • Tasha says

      November 13, 2012 at 1:53 am

      Sure, it’s actually a Sephora brand lipstick, looks like the color is R06. A creamy red-orange. Love it!

      Reply
  13. Sarah says

    November 12, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    Super cute! I love your coat, too 🙂

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  14. Kestrel says

    November 12, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    Heh heh, none of my knitted accessories match either! Your new set is lovely. Am currently knitting Petulent Feminine’s 1930s beret.

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  15. Lindsay Lane says

    November 12, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    Really love this. You shine in the photographs! Very pretty!

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  16. Tasha says

    November 13, 2012 at 1:54 am

    Thanks everyone! ♥

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  17. Juliette says

    November 13, 2012 at 9:01 am

    Great hat and mitts, and – though I’m not the first to say so – great jacket, too!

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  18. sewvintage says

    November 13, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    Wonderful! Especially the beret is really lovely.

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  19. Miss Maple says

    November 13, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    Fabulous coat and fabulous knitting projects. You’ve said they were quite simple but they don’t look so. I think you’re a talented knitter. Have a wonderful week!

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  20. Bea W. says

    November 13, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    I am getting serious knitting envy. The gloves and hat are awesome. I love the pattern in the beret. I only have super basic knitting skills and no patience whatsoever but this set makes me want to get knitting.
    PS, great nails!

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  21. Meg the Grand says

    November 14, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    I love everything about this outfit, but especially those delightful mitts and that delicious beret!!! Someday I will be able to knit as fast as you, or at least that is my goal!!! Very well done, my friend 🙂

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  22. thisblogisnotforyou says

    December 9, 2012 at 11:28 am

    The beret is goooorgeous! Can’t you do a tutorial? 🙂 i just started knitting and have some beautiful wool lying around waiting to be transformed into a beret….

    Reply
  23. Zargoniac says

    October 12, 2019 at 8:54 am

    I think the patterns match really well, actually. If you did it on purpose or not… Using the same pattern would actually look stupid.

    Reply

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