Making An Old House Into A New Home

Every muscle aches. Every bone is weary.

But some of my moving "chores" were restful.

There were little sewing projects.

And there were bigger sewing projects.

A couple of old windows were freshened with simple new curtains.

And betwixt and between the unpacking there was time to knit.

Two new hats for baby brother who is due in January.

"May this home be a place of happiness, of good health,

of contentment, of generosity and hope.

A home of destiny and kindness.

May those who visit and those who live here

know only blessings and peace." *

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This quick and simple baby hat makes the best gift. I've made over 50 so far. Include care instructions if you're giving one away.

ROLLED BRIM BABY HAT

DK or sport weight yarn, suitable for a baby

size 5 or 6 needles (16-inch circular and DPNs)

Cast on 72 stitches for newborn size. Join, being careful not to twist stitches and place marker at beginning of round.

Knit to 5 inches. (I add 2 or 3 extra rounds; extra length lets baby wear it a little longer.)

Begin decreases — K2tog, K6 around to marker.

                                K2tog, K5 around marker.

Switch to DPNs and change to locking marker fastened between stitches at beginning of round. Place 3 decrease sections on each needle.

Continue decreases. 

                                K2tog, K4 around...

                                K2tog, K3, around...

Continue decreasing in this manner until a total of 5 stitches remain. 

Work 6 rows in I-cord.

Then K2tog twice. 3 stitches remain. 

Cut yarn and run yarn tail through 3 remaining stitches and then down through "stem" of hat.

Weave in yarn end. And weave in cast-on tail.

                                

*New home blessing borrowed from eunamae's Instagram page.