So a friend of mine had a baby recently and I, of course, wanted to knit something for the new little guy. This is a special friend and therefore she has a special baby. A baby deserving of handspun, I decided. So I plowed through the stash and I found this skein from a while back.
Merino and silk for a baby? Sure, why not?
My first attempt was the Cisco hat. It’s very cute but I kept getting confused trying to follow the directions without actually knitting the stripes. Frog.
My second attempt was the Jester Hat #104 from the book Knit Baby Head and Toes. It was working out just fine until I got about 2/3 of the way through and realized I was going to run out of yarn. Frog.
My third attempt was the Striped Stocking Cap, also from the book Knit Baby Head and Toes. Turns out that third time is the charm.
I had to pose it on a Longaberger vase. I’m sure it will be cuter on the actual baby.
I love the little knot at the top, too.
Thank goodness I finally found a pattern that worked or this kid would have been 5 before I had a finished hat for him!
Julie Said,
Aww, that’s so sweet! Hopefully, his mommy will let you post a picture of him wearing it.
Susie Said,
Love this hat! I don’t see this style hat often enough for a baby. Great job.
margene Said,
That is one cute baby hat!!
LittleWit Said,
The hat looks great! I really dig how it stripes. I am sure the baby will look completely adorable in it
Kim Said,
Sweet hat.
Chris Said,
So. Cute.
Wool Winder Said,
It’s going to be so cute on him!
Karen Said,
Adorable hat! He’s going to be extra cute when he wears it.
Cynthia Said,
LOVE the hat Carole! The yarn is beautiful and I have to say this definitely shows it off much more nicely than perhaps the Cisco hat would have. The vase is pretty nice but I agree, he should look pretty darlin’ in the cap!
Emily Said,
It’s like an old-fashioned night cap! Or a new-fashioned snowboarder cap. I guess it depends on the baby.
I think you are doing the right thing by cultivating discriminating fiber tastes so early with the merino/silk blend.
Jenny Bennett Said,
I have the book that the hat is in-your hat is soooo much more cute than the one in the book!!! Lucky baby!
Nora Said,
Adorable!! Great colors, too!
jill Said,
Great hat. Lucky baby. Love when persistence pays off.
Vicki Said,
Very cute, Carole! Nice colors for a baby, too.
Carrie Said,
So cute! I hope we get to see pics of the baby modeling it too.
Cheryl S. Said,
Cute hat! And there’s nothing wrong with getting a baby used to nice fibers early in life, is there?
Hillary Said,
Very cute baby hat. Those are geat colors.
Beth Said,
It’s a really cute hat! I love how the colors knit up.
elizabeth Said,
Cute! I love seeing what handspun turns into!
Sylvia Said,
Cheerful, soft, mmmm. As for using nice fibers? DD’s favorite bear was handspun tussah. It had a certain chewiness that appealed to the little drool-child.
Cookie Said,
So cute!
Lucia Said,
What? That’s a very cute vase. (The hat is too adorable for words, but you knew that.)
Stephanie Said,
Adorable hat and a lucky baby!
gale (she shoots sheep shots) Said,
100% sweetness! That is a perfect match of yarn & pattern.
Judi Said,
That is SO cute – I hope we get to see a picture of the baby in question wearing it.
Sara Said,
Great job on the hat and it certainly must be a very special baby – to get that beautiful handspun…
Karen Said,
Oh, that’s adorable! It’s even more awesome because it’s made from handspun too.
elisa Said,
If this is for the baby boy I think it’s for, then I know it will be a beloved gift.
It’s a beautiful hat, Carole. Just lovely.
kathy b Said,
Great colors in the hat. LOve to see you do a simple knit for those of us who like a non challenge!
Ruth Said,
Sweet! Lucky baby.
Danielle Said,
I love it! Lucky babe.
kmkat Said,
So cute!
Jan Said,
Cute, cute, cute!!
Leslie Said,
That is a very cute pattern, and I love the colors.
JessaLu Said,
very cute!
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Bookish Wendy Said,
Oh my goodness! We got it. We loves it. We wishes it would fit mama’s head instead.
And the handspun?! Lovely absolutely lovely. Thank you Carole for such a thoughtful and special gift. Samuel wears it with pride.