I think this one might be more Mo’s size than Rae’s … hard to say without trying it on them. It’s a free pattern from Ravelry but I cast on fewer stitches and knit it to a shorter length. 

Are you a perfectionist? In knitting I don’t think I could be even if I wanted to. I know enough to get by but I dropped a stitch when I was binding off and while I managed to pick it back up, you can see, if you look closely, where I didn’t do it quite right but it’s good enough for a child’s hat that will be worn for a season ….

Pattern – Flowered Miss (mine doesn’t have a flower) from the book Baby Beanies

Needles – US size 9

Yarn – knit Picks Swish – worsted weight, colorway Pucker

The back twirls nicely ….

On and off my needles tonight. 

Pattern – Cobblestones – free on Ravelry

Needles – US 8

Yarn – KnitPicks Swish – superwash, worsted weight – colorway is Wine Tasting Tonal

I modified the pattern for a child by casting on 84 stitches and knit 5 inches before starting the decreases. 

And the back…

This one was quick!

Pattern – KitKat Hat – a free pattern from Ravelry

Needle size – US 6

Yarn – Caron Cupcakes – colorway Candy Buttons

I modified this, making it smaller to fit a child. I cast on 80 stitches, knit about 2 and a 1/2 inches in ribbing, and bound off at about 6 and 1/2 inches. 

Hat #2 is finished (you can find the link to the pattern and the details in yesterday’s post).  

The back…

Now I need to find patterns for 2 more. Off to Ravelry to browse!

Thank you Keith for passing along the cold the kids gave you last week! I’ve felt it coming on the last couple days and it hit me hard last night. Luckily, I still made progress on my knitting goals. 

Pattern – St Mungo’s simple hat  

Needles – US 6

Yarn – Caron Cupcakes in the Candy Buttons colorway

Finn was happy to cuddle up and keep me company all afternoon.