I based this hat on a handknit hat that the hospital gave to Benjamin when he was born. It was my favorite hat for him to wear. The ribbing could be unfolded as he got a little older in order to keep his ears covered. It fit his head perfectly, so it’s my hope that this hat will fit my swap partner’s baby’s head perfectly too!

(The original hat had a pom-pom on top. I’m very wary of anything removable on baby clothing, so I opted not to add it to this hat. The pom-pom didn’t last long on the original. It fell off after the first washing.)