Better Bucket
It's been chilly here in Chicago lately. So this girl's thoughts have turned to warm fuzzy hats. I've been wanting a bucket hat something fierce. So finally the lovely French accented voice of the Plassard yarn that Becky sent me over Christmas whispered in my ear and I pulled out Bonne Marie's pattern and started knitting. I got started late Saturday night and by Sunday evening I had my new chapeau.
Plassard Merinos and Louinie
I am much in love with the Louinie. It's fuzzy but subtle. Creates an almost velvety texture for the brim and the top of the hat, and doesn't scream "Elmo incoming!" The top is Louinie alone, the brim is a combo of Louinie and Merinos. Bonne Marie's non-rolling brim modifications are excellent.
Bucket-O-Biologist Francaise
This hat is a little oversized -- my hair is flat but it doesn't need help from a hat accomplishing the process. And some times I like to pull it back with a barrette. Nothing makes me crazier than taking a hat off and having my hair holder go with it (well, some things do make me crazier, but when it comes to hats, this is probably the tops). As a result of a little extra looseness, this hat also comes down over my ears. Not as stylin', probably, but warm. And warm is everything in a Chicago winter.
Merci beaucoup, Madame Lapin! J'adore mon chapeau nouveau!
NOTE: If you want to see another version of this bucket, and the original source of knitting inspiraton for me, you should also check out Becky's swanky black version. It was she who discovered how wonderfully well these yarns went together and made the original fuzzy top and brim version which I thought really looked like it had a texture like velvet.
Oh WOW! This is the ultimate bucket hat!! I love it, and think the oversized version looks so chic and urban. I prefer my own to be one or two sizes larger to avoid flat hair syndrome. You did a wonderful job with that hat and it looks great on you, Theresa.
I'm so glad that you like the Louinie. Isn't it a great furry yarn? I'm heading over to Plassard soon and will be sure to pick up some more of it :-)
But it is stylish and chic.You look very elegant in it.
I love the look of the yarn and really love that colour on you.
I still haven't steamed my Bucket - probably because I know it'll need a little fulling.
Might just knit another one instead !
Great job on the bucket! Looks great on you...This may be the final straw in convincing me that I better go ahead in my own bucket adventures! Thanks for the inspiration...
It is terrific! I love the way you did the brim and the top! After seeing your picture, I may have to knit another one!
I LOVE your new bucket hat! Gorgeous yarn and what a splendid color. Wow. I need to do another one--this time a bit larger so that it completely covers the ears. You're not kidding about the winters here. eek.
That is such a cool bucket hat! The colour is fab and it looks great on you! Reminds me that I must get off my butt and finish my Manos one sometime.
The hat looks fabulous on you, and the color is great! I suppose if my head wasn't so big, maybe my BOC would look better on me - a big maybe!
I love the style of the hat. and, to me, it actually looks great either felted or unfelted.
Wow - the hat looks great. I think it's the greatest bucket o' chic I've seen yet! And the first one that has made me feel like maybe I'll make one... someday...