Kiss My Knits!

Another preemie to small newborn size hat, this time using Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sport Multi, 100% machine washable soft wool. It’s the same pattern – size 3 needles, 48 stitch caston, but this time with a little i-cord nub at the top. This is modeled over a large apple, and you can see it has to stretch a bit to fit over it.

I bought this yarn at Haus of Yarn in Nashville a few years ago on the way through Tennessee to St Louis for Simucon. It’s not my color at all, so I’m not sure why I got it. I last used it for a tiny pair of baby socks. It’s perfect for these little hats. I’ve got another pattern I want to write up, and I think this yarn will do just fine for it. When you’re making tiny little clothes, one skein goes a long way.

Coming with me to the yarn swap tomorrow. Bin o’ Debbie Bliss Cathay, with some Karabella Aurora 8 mixed in. Got these when the Sewing Bird closed down… two years ago, maybe? I’m kind of feeling like if I haven’t used a yarn in two years, I’d rather have the space than the yarn.

I’m thinking $4 a ball, or 2 for $7. This stuff’s so pretty. Shiny and drapey and so, so pretty.

Still rooting around for more stuff.