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To go with the mittens, a hat — a slouchy beret. I searched the internet for an appropriate pattern and came across the Gwen Slouchy Beret by Lauren Nell. The lace pattern was simple enough to appeal to me (I wasn’t in the mood for anything complicated) and I surmised that the pattern would translate well to vintage acrylic yarn, which is what I used, instead of the fancy-ass bamboo blend the designer used.  I’m pleased with the result! I made it nice and big to accommodate my big head and possibly bigger hair.

I’m trying to deplete my yarn stash, but I think I’ll venture to the yarn store for some inspiring (and natural-fiber) yarn to make a new scarf. I’m thinking chunky, variegated yarns, possibly using more than two kinds in the same project, a triangle-shaped wrap scarf.