Well I have another new hat!!

I am tickled with this one.  It looks like something out of Jane Austin's time.  My photos don't do it justice.  I did this one with two sticks by the pattern directions to see how it would come out.  The hat took approximately 8 hours from start to finish.  Well, almost finish.  I have to tie off some loose ends and re-tack the little flap.  I think I'll be experimenting with different decorations on this one too.  The flap as per pattern, (well sort of per pattern anyway) is nice but it could use some tweeking. 

NOW I'm going to tackle it by machine.  It seems that when you do hand patterns your mind can wrap itself around what would be needed to adapt it to the machine.  Wish me luck.   The pattern directions said this was a medium.  Will have to try the large as well and see what the difference it.  Maybe some flowers where the flap is?  KNIT ON!!!!

Baby's new hat

This was quickly made and it's for my new God-son.  I was so touched that my young friends asked me.
Love making these hats.  They can be made in three hours give or take if you work start to finish.

The ribbing at the back is my own take.  The original pattern is stockinette stitch which rolls up.  The ribbing is to keep the back of baby's neck warm.  Best part of this pattern is there's no seaming to be done.  Hat comes off already together and the stitches are picked up on each side to make the ties.  All that's left at the end is weaving in a few ends.

You can see with the side views that there are two colors of yarn.  The inside is Caron Simply soft for warmth and comfort.  The outside is Red Heart.  It would be quite easy to adapt even further for an older child by taking up more stitches and making an attached scarf instead of ties.