22 August 2018

FO Post: A Pumpkin and an Eggplant Walk Into a Bar, and ...

OK, well actually that's all - no punch line, I'm afraid.  But the concept amused me.

I mentioned that over the weekend I had knit a couple of baby hats.  This gave me a feeling of accomplishment, because TWO things!  Small things, yes, but still, there are two.

 Said eggplant

Said pumpkin

Project:  Hats for October Twins Who Ended Up Being Born in July
Pattern(s):  Patrick's Pumpkin, by Lee Ann Bonson; and, Kid's Fruit Cap, by Ann Norling
Yarn:  Encore Colorspun Worsted, in green, purple, and orange colorways (I used stash leftovers, and don't have the ball bands)
Needles:  Size 6 and 8US
Modifications:  For the pumpkin hat, you make the crown of leaves separately and then join it to the brim of the hat - I left the crown as a strip, because I find it easier to attach that way.
Notes:  I made the smallest size of each pattern - they will likely swim in them this year, since they are so tiny, but maybe by next year they can wear them.  Both of these are go-to patterns for me for baby gifts, as they are quick and I almost always have some Encore in the stash. 


I'm going to mail them once I know the babies are out of the hospital.  I feel pretty certain they will be well-received.  And since they are machine washable and dryable, they don't create unnecessary work for new parents who already have their hands full.

13 comments:

AsKatKnits said...

Oh how cute! I love them and they will be perfect baby toppers! :)

karen said...

super cute hats! I love knitting for babies and small children, the knitting is fast and satisfying :)

Araignee said...

How adorable!!!! And so fast....I am very impressed.

Anonymous said...

They are so cute.

Best wishes to the little ones.

Tired Teacher said...

Encore is the best yarn for baby knits! The hats are adorable. Best wishes to the littles who will wear your creations.

sprite said...

Adorable!

Wanderingcatstudio said...

Cute hats! I love little projects that come together quickly!

Bonny said...

Both of those hats are adorable (but I'm going to be thinking about a possible punchline for that joke all afternoon)!

kathy b said...

Better too big than too small!!! I love both hats.

Vera said...

So cute Bridget!! Love them - especially the eggplant

Kym said...

So. Stinkin'. Adorable.
They are just perfect for tiny little baby heads!
XO

Nance said...

So fun! Great job!

Mereknits said...

Great hats Bridget, so cute!