This new grandson of Lois’ is getting more than just a Trellis sweater. You see, Lois’ family, like mine, is of Nordic descent. Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian – we’ve got it covered. When the baby’s parents started joking around about naming him Leif (after Leif Erikson) I just knew I had to knit him this hat.
A Viking hat. Now if ever there was a handknit that would benefit from having a cute model, this is it. But alas, no babies of the right size presented themselves at the library yesterday. You’ll just have to settle for grass shots.
I used some leftover Ella Rae classic for the rivets. Aren’t they cute? And I used Knitpicks Swish for the hat itself.
The horns were knit with leftover Knitpicks Bare from the Trellis sweater so this was an economical – and stash busting – hat.
I think it’s perfect to wear on a crusade to the new world.
Uff da!
margene Said,
That is perfectly hilarious and fun!
Nora Said,
Hilarious! As a woman with Oles and Lenas aplenty in her family tree, I salute you!!
Wool Winder Said,
It fun to knit hats like this and babies looks so adorable in them.
Barbara-Kay Said,
You KNOW that hat will be loved and worn and worn and worn.
Mary K. in Rockport Said,
Do the horns have to be stuffed to remain upright? Earflaps in place of the braids? (I couldn’t quite tell from the photos.)
LittleWit Said,
That hat is splendid. Perhaps they can photograph him in it and call him Leif for just a day.
Ruth Said,
LOVE it!!
Kirsten Said,
Love this soooo much! The rivets are priceless!
Chrissie Said,
Totally cute hat. This post made me smile.
deb Said,
From the land of the Vikings – we approve! A-freaking-dorable!
Sunflowerfairy Said,
I love this hat!! I knit one for The Boy, but in Hubs’ hockey team’s colors. He wouldn’t keep it on.
The Trellis is gorgeous too. Sorry I didn’t comment yesterday. Busy knitting…:)
Cheryl S. Said,
It’s probably a good thing there weren’t any babies at the library. I can see it now. “Excuse me lady, can I put this Viking hat on your baby? And then take pictures for my blog?”
Although it truly is a shame not to see it modeled.
Catie Said,
I knit a pair of those hats for some very cute twins in my life. I love it. (and my niece looked stunning in the opera diva hat I knit for her-down to the cutie pie braids sticking out!)
I love yours!!
kmkat Said,
That.Hat.Is.Teh.Awesome.
Hillary Said,
That hat is awesome! How great that it was stashbusting too.
Mary Said,
Excellent!
Cookie Said,
Love it!
Please tell me you’re doing the chicken hat next.
Knitnana Said,
That’s Great!! Especially the stash busting part….now you’ve gotta find the right sized head!!
(((Hugs)))
Karen Said,
Ha! That is just adorable!
Lucia Said,
I want one.
Beth Said,
That hat is too cute!
lisa Said,
That’s hilarious!! If he has a sister, you’ll have to knit another hat with the long blonde braids.
Manise Said,
What a howl! Perfect for the little guy.
Jean Said,
I hopeyou get a photo of him wearing it, it would be a great keepsake. Fun hat!
Carol Said,
Please please puleaze give us a photo of the child in the hat (when you can!). It’s sooooo cute!
JessaLu Said,
Very cute!!
Norma Said,
Oh, that hat is JUST fabulous. It’s sure to bring giggles to all who see it on the little boy.
Sarah Said,
How fun!
Emily Said,
If I was a squeeler, I would totally squee right now. Since I’m not I will just sit here quietly in the face of awesome.
gayle Said,
That hat is truly fabulous! All the other babies will cry with envy…
Teyani Said,
Your baby knits are fabulous. I love this little viking hat ;-D
sue Said,
I love the viking hat, so cute!
Leslie Said,
Totally fun and adorable!