Red Hat Day

I'm working on my Christmas knitting. I was actually making this for my oldest stepdaughter's husband, but after trying it on both my head and Mr.Studley's, I realize it's a tad small for an adult. The pattern called for sz. 8 needles, and I tend to be a loose knitter, so I went with sz. 7's. The last couple of hats I've knit have come out on the small side (and no, I didn't do a guage swatch, shame on me!) . I'm thinking I may no longer be a loose knitter.

My younger stepdaughter has 11 and 12 year old sons, both small for their age. I think it should (hopefully) fit one of them. Of course I knit it long enough for an adult head, but that should be no problem by turning up the brim twice, which I did in the pictures. It will keep the ears extra warm. I really like working with Wool-Ease. It's soft and has just enough wool to add extra warmth. We do get cold weather in this part of the country, but not extremely so. This yarn is a good mix.

Pattern: Basic Hat from Ooh Baby Knits

Size: Adult (Cast on 80 sts)

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease worsted weight

Needles: Size 7 double pointed (homemade)

Modifications: I worked ribbing for 8 3/4", then stockinette st for 2 1/2". Had I known it was going to be for a boy, I'd have knit the ribbing length according to the pattern.

On a side note, I really like the patterns at Ooh Baby Knits. I was following her blog along when she stopped posting in March of last year. In June, her mom came on with a brief post, stating that her daughter, Michelle (blog's author) was having severe health problems, had just had surgery, and was requiring nursing home care while she recuperated. There have been no posts since that time. I prayed for her every day for several months. I began to wonder if the prayers are still needed. :-( She was a young woman with children, and it grieves my heart to think how her family must have suffered, as well as her. By any chance, does anyone reading this know anything about her? I assure you, I am not asking out of a morbid curiosity.

We are having lovely fall weather here in north Texas. It's still a little warm in the afternoons, but the lower humidity makes being outside a sheer delight. My little Leyna is loving it, too. When Mommy isn't grumpy from being hot and sweaty, Mommy takes her on longer walks, and more of them. I hope you're enjoying your fall!

Live creatively, friends. If someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. You might be needing forgiveness before the day's out. Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so complete Christ's law. If you think you are too good for that, you are badly deceived.

~Galations 6:1-3 The Message