O my Luve is like Red Red

Once the cold chilly Autumn morning's start I find myself drawn to warm colours, especially red! There's something so satisfying, so vibrant and so cheery about it. Just looking at it makes me feel toasty and warm. So I wasn't that surprised when I looked back over my past few weeks knitting I realised a common theme...

Can you guess?!?  

I hope you too find something cosy, warm and red to snuggle up to this winter. 

Watch out for new designs coming to Blue Mtns Knits soon!

The Leura Beret Hand Knits and Pattern Release!

I'm super excited to announce the release of my latest design, the Leura Beret! :) 

Leura Beret Dark Red New Wool Adult Small

Leura Beret Speckle Merino Wool Adult Small

In the cold chilly morning when you're looking for that head warmer to throw on, keep yourself warm and look on trend all through the haze of an early start, then this is the one that I reach for. So I'm hoping it'll be the one you'll reach for too ;-) 

Leura Beret Speckle Merino Wool Adult Small

This is a stylish and chic beret has a classic rib band and the body is knitted from a stocking stitch with relaxed simple lines that accent the circular design. It's knitted in the round, so it's seamless and very comfortable to wear. 

Back of  Leura Beret Dark Red New Wool Adult Small

Once again this is available as a Made to Order handknit in either lovely soft Australian Merino wool or a rustic traditional Australian New Wool depending on your choice. 

Baby New Wool Fur Beret 

It comes in many sizes all the way from cute little Newborn to comfy Large Adult. If you're ordering a knitted by me hand knit then I've separated the listings in my Etsy shop so Newborn, Baby (6months) and Toddler (1 to 3 years) are together and Child/Teen, Small Adult and Large Adult are together.

Newborn, Baby and Toddler Berets

If you have any queries on sizing then check our my post on sizing for the Katoomba Slouchy Beanie here because it's fitted to the same sizing standard. I also have some Ready to Ship ones available too if you need an immediate beret (as we all do). 

Leura Beret Knitting Pattern

And if you're a knitter the pattern is available here and contains all the sizes from Newborn to Large Adult. This is a quick, easy and satisfying knit which will have you churning out berets for everyone! 

Also if you're looking for a beginner pattern which has some interest then the Leura Beret design is a great one to try. It uses the long tail cast on, is knitted in the round and does have some increasing and decreasing which if you'd like more info on I'll be covering in the blog soon :) 

Materials needed include:

• Newborn - 40g/40m/44yds (Baby - 50g/50m/55yds, Toddler- 60g/60m/66yds, Child/Teen - 70g/70m/77yds, Small Adult -90g/90m/99yds, Large Adult - 100g/100m/111yds) of 14ply or Super Bulky yarn. The beanies pictured are knitted in Australian wool.  
• 6.00mm/US10 circular with 60cm cable or double pointed needles.
• 7.00mm/US11 circular with 60cm cable  or double pointed needles.
• Stitch Marker
• Wool Needle. 

Newborn Merino Wool Light Grey Beret

This beret has been inspired by Leura Village which is the place to be in the Blue Mountains. It has a very stylish mix of shops (including the most amazing chocolate shop!), eclectic galleries, stunning gardens and yummy tearooms as well as some beautiful scenery. I'll be having a spotlight on Leura to visit on the blog soon :) 

Leura Village in Spring Sourced from Weekend Notes. 

I hope you enjoy your Leura Beret! 

Me wearing the Leura Beret at Sublime Lookout Leura

Thanks for joining me on this journey :)

Adelaide