Ooh la la...

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Elle est fini :o) My little beret has finally made it over the finishing line. The peloton have long since disbanded so I can't claim any colour jersey for this but I loved being part of the knitalong so I'm really just pleased I wasn't months behind.
Pattern: Verity
Yarn: South West Trading Company Karaoke - Mermaid; just under two balls
Needles: 4.5mm dpns and 40cm circular
Started: 1 July 2008
Finished: 6 August 2008
What's that - you want to see a modelled shot? Well only on one condition - you have to give me your honest opinion as to whether I can rock this hat or not. I am not convinced and the 1TB is being no help - when I say I think it suits me he agrees, when I say I think it doesn't - well yep he agrees! So let's have a vote on it - my head will be adorned by Verity or not depending on the results of the poll [ETA - this is now a blogger poll at the top of my sidebar - happy voting], and don't worry if you think I look a fool - there are a couple of my friends I was planning on making this for anyway who I'm sure it will suit. So whichever direction the poll swings this is a winner for me - my winter hat done or a Christmas present stashed away.

Comments

Marianne said…
#1 is what I clicked on, then I clicked on vote and it took me to a page... wanting a sign up?
Also:

Dahling, you look mahvelous!
Baby, you SO rock the beret!

Take your pick, take all three!
I have to admit I kinda had my doubts when it wasn't on your noggin but yes, you SO rock the hat! (the colour is beautiful on you)

You're so funny, this post had me in giggles. I needed those giggles. Thank you :^)
8 August 2008 at 19:02:00 BST
Marianne said…
ok, I figured it out and voted, officially.
8 August 2008 at 19:06:00 BST
Sarah said…
Apologies to Marianne and thanks for being the test voter! I've changed the poll to one in my sidebar now which should be easier and not send you off anywhere else.
8 August 2008 at 21:07:00 BST
terri said…
I like it!!!!! Personally I'd wear it if it looked that good;-)
8 August 2008 at 22:10:00 BST
terri said…
I voted, but couldn't find the option that said, "nah, don't suit you, send it to terri".......:-)
8 August 2008 at 22:12:00 BST
Bells said…
#1!!!! Tres chic. I love it. I voted. Keep it!
8 August 2008 at 22:45:00 BST
Rose Red said…
Congrats on finishing - just in time for the cycling road race in the Olympics!!
9 August 2008 at 12:33:00 BST
raining sheep said…
So great! It looks Absolutely Fabulous (say it with an accent) on you. The color is pretty and I love the button detail. You are the winner.
9 August 2008 at 17:54:00 BST
dreamcatcher said…
I think it looks fabulous on you dahling!! Really great colour, lovely design, I must be off and snaffle the pattern too, looks like one I've missed!
9 August 2008 at 18:43:00 BST
T. said…
You look fabulous! As does the beret!
10 August 2008 at 21:00:00 BST
Littlelou said…
I think the beret is fab and you really rock it. The colour I'm still umming and ahhing about but you look very 1940's chic.
11 August 2008 at 00:11:00 BST
Artis-Anne said…
You defo rock I LOVE it :)and what a pretty lady you are too . You MUST keep it , right off to vote now
11 August 2008 at 09:50:00 BST
Anonymous said…
I think you can totally rock the hat! The colour really suits you. Looks to me like a hat to dress up a bit for though?
11 August 2008 at 18:06:00 BST
Terrie D. (StarSpry) said…
I think it looks great! Wonderful color on you :)
11 August 2008 at 18:19:00 BST
Modelwidow said…
I think it looks great, lovely colour and button detail so I voted for you to keep it - wish I looked half as good in hats, any hats :-(
11 August 2008 at 19:50:00 BST
I? said…
Lovely beret. And it looks great on you!
13 August 2008 at 21:46:00 BST
Suzie Sews At DOTTY RED said…
beautiful, I love the button detail, just so cute
14 August 2008 at 15:01:00 BST
Rachel said…
I'm late to the party since I'm just now getting caught up on all I missed being in the woods...but count me in with everybody else...keep it. You can definitely pull it off!
15 August 2008 at 17:02:00 BST
Girl Vintage said…
Love the beret and the colour is fab too. X
22 August 2008 at 10:40:00 BST
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