Hélène – The Beret is Finished

Here it is, the Hélène beret, all finished.

I have worn it several times actually, but I forgot to blog about it. But better late than never, right?

The top view:

And the side:

It’s named after Hélène Magnússon, who has done such great work in researching and putting a new spin on the Icelandic knitting tradition. Her book Icelandic Knitting Using Rose Patterns is a great inspiration and so is her webzine.

The new edition has some lovely patterns. Fantastic raven mittens,

Photo: Hélène Magnússon

feather light shawls,

Photo: Hélène Magnússon

and many other beautiful things.

And Olivia of course.

Photo: Hélène Magnússon

She is Theodóras little friend and so is Smali, the brave dog.

I write the adventures of Theodóra in collaboration with Hélène. The second chapter Leading the Way is in the new webzine. The first, Out of the Pen, is here.