Many thanks to the November 2007 issue of "Real Simple" magazine! In short order I'll have a snuggly warm beret to keep my thoughts from freezing over.
And, uhm, couldn't you just die for that purple sweater in the last photo?? Yummmmm-my!
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November 08, 2007
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Heheee... it's true. When you see expensive knitted items and you know you could make them just as nice (or nicer) and in the colour you really want, it's like you're "saving" money by knitting it for yourself!! It would be a crime NOT to buy the yarn!!
Posted by: Grad School Knitter | November 08, 2007 at 10:06 AM
Wow, that definitely justifies buying the yarn you want, in the fiber you want, and in the color you want. For the price of one those cashmere hats, you could buy more than enough 100% cashmere from Colourmart to make both of them.
Posted by: Jeannie | November 08, 2007 at 11:05 AM
Awesome! Real Simple is my favorite magazine and I do get a lot of inspiration from them. Totally justified!
Posted by: jennsquared | November 08, 2007 at 11:19 AM
You are so funny! I just love that Misti Alpaca, I think it might be their logo that did me in initially!:)
Posted by: Heather | November 08, 2007 at 12:15 PM
And what is so "simple" about spending hundreds of dollars on a knitted hat? At least knits are fashionable.
Posted by: AuntieAnn | November 08, 2007 at 06:29 PM
Darn it! I thought those were patterns!
Funny post, very true.
Posted by: theLady | November 08, 2007 at 07:58 PM
Those are some gorgeous picks. Ekk about the prices.
Posted by: Jennie | November 08, 2007 at 08:02 PM
I'm blown away at the cost of those hats!! Stunning, I definitely feel better about my stash that will eventually become wonderful handknits.
Posted by: schrodinger | November 10, 2007 at 03:34 PM
I'm working on the chunky wool blend beret and the brown Peruvian wool hat ... having trouble with the beret ... any pattern suggestions? I've tried both knitting & crocheting and was unhappy with both.
Posted by: Lori G. | November 27, 2007 at 02:59 PM