I'm finished with the LAST baby hat (so far) this year, and excited about doing grown-up projects for now. There's David's sweater, and the Lady Bertram shawl...and a new sock...But today I have the FO entry for yet another baby hat (you guys are going to think that's all I can do!).
This hat started out as a unisex hat, until last Wednesday when we found out that the expected baby was going to be a boy. There was a little pink in this yarn, but the mama didn't mind a bit when I gave it to her yesterday.
Yarn is Manos del Uraguay Silk Blend in color 3019 Dove. It's mainly a nice ivory tone with a little pink and a lot of green. I love this color and the yarn, although it is not exactly baby-friendly. What mom wants to spot clean or hand-wash? I certainly wouldn't make a sweater or a jumper out of this. But a hat somehow seems okay.
As for wrapping, I took an idea from the fabulous Grumperina and made a swing tag for the hat, which included yarn content and washing instructions.
The hat seemed to be a hit at the baby shower yesterday. But for now I am done knitting little things. I have a hankering for a bigger, more substantial project. Like David's sweater. But as the sweater is now becoming to hot to do in a place devoid of A/C, I started a pair of socks.
And I can't put Divergent down. It is becoming a problem.
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