Baby Goodness

I brought my knitting down to Jamaica on the off chance I would get a chance to knit. The running total of baby gifts needed is five in the next four months. I have decided to give fully handmade gifts. In all gifts will go a Cotton Baby Hat. (Surprise Surprise).

It turned out I had a lot of time to knit. I managed to get two made for gifts here in Canada and I got two of the hats above made.

This is a new design for me I created on the fly. There were two waitresses in the buffet area that were having babies. Being that it is warm/hot down there I had to think of a way to put less cotton and ventilation in them. This is what I came up with. I think I will continue to make this hat I really like it and it is even quicker to make. There is just a bit more counting.

I have never made anything with a lace stitch or this many holes. My inspiration was the dishcloth pattern and a bit of hit and miss. I need to figure out how to either line up the holes or stagger them. One row lined up the other was staggered. If I ever get a chance to do this I may even post my first pattern.

One can wish can't they.