This is a hat that was adapted from a pair of fingerless gloves in Knitty, you can find the free pattern at Grace Knits A LOT! blog. It is designed for an adult using chunky yarn and 7mm needles, but I used a 12ply/aran weight and 4.50mm needles and this took it down to a baby size. It as easy peasy and lovely and quick, and oh yes, PINK! I looked at it after I finished it and thought "Oh my God! That's so small, it's never going to fit the new baby!", but then I reminded myself how teeny tiny new bubs are and this is primarily a hat for her when I leave hospital and for the first few weeks. I only used about half a ball of Zara Plus, so gotta be happy with that.
I have to admit that I have been 'quick fixing' of late and ignoring my glorious, but rather HUGE projects that would be sooooo good to be wearing right now as we head into the Aussie winter (which is a bit of a pathetic description to give it, especially when you have grown up with really cold English winters, but still!).
Anyhow, I have turned my attention back to my monster, lay on the lap, huge needle, mammoth knits and finding them decidedly satisfying after so many little baby projects. Watch this space (hopefully not for long).
Glad to see that your back blogging again. The pink baby hat is so adorable, and Zara yarn is always so nice to knit with.
Posted by: sue | June 25, 2008 at 04:42 PM