Great little pattern. Easy to understand directions. Fast and easy to knit. Came out really cute. I will definitely be making this again, I might even try a solid color version next time. :)
River ‘s Daddy is a Naval Flight Officer. I think this aviator hat is perfect for her.
(Side view is best representation of actual colors)
Made the 6-12mos size and it fits my super chunky 5mo old granddaughter very nicely with plenty of room to grow.
01-04-2017
Ear pieces (begonia leaf) and flap (curiosity) done and joined together (with filigree).
01-05-2017
I’m past the 2” garter section and onto my first stockinette stripe (of Better Draper’s Blues). This is going really fast. Decrease area will be in Dahlia.
01-08-2017
Finished a few days ago. The ends woven in Saturday. Got the mismatched buttons on today. I seriously love this hat and can’t wait to see River wearing it.
I did 4 3/4” before starting the decreases, it was looking a little long in the crown. We shall see how this ‘shortening up’ looks when she gets to try it on, and I will make note here. I will also add a cute baby-wearing-hat picture. :)
The scrappiness factor with the color changes is super fun, so I used some mismatched buttons (red, hot pink, green) to add to the look. I almost wish I had changed up color on one of the ear flaps as well. This is for my grandaughter, but if she ever has a little brother, a button color change would make this a more boyish look.
10-03-2017
It looks like this sweet hat is going to fit another winter! River is now 14months old.
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