Monday, February 16, 2015

LITTLE KNITS 3

Last week I was talking to one of my daughter in laws. She works in maternity at a small hospital that has about 300 deliveries a year.  For a few months she is doing a practicum in a much larger hospital where they deliver around 1300 babies a year.  I asked her if she would like some little hats to place on those wee heads she helps bring into this world.  She was quite happy about the idea and said they have no knitters for that hospital.  What ????

I cast on stitches that very night


and the next


and then again



I found myself home alone on Valentines day,  so I took myself out for a little shopping


When hubby got home from work, I showed him what he got me.........
He was quite impressed with himself  : )

The brown yarn is already in use for another hat.


I've been casting on 64 stitches on 4mm needles, doing a little seed stitch and then stocking stitch for about 4", then decreasing.  A little embellishing is always fun too.

With 1300 little heads to cover, I best get busy!

linking up with Rainbow Hare 

at

22 comments:

  1. Benta AtSLIKstitchesFebruary 16, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Lovely idea! And husband was very thoughtful!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Needled MomFebruary 16, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Those little hats are sooo cute. What a beautiful selection of gifts your husband found for you!!! ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Janine @ Rainbow HareFebruary 16, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    These are wonderful hats - perfect for those little heads :) And well done to Mr Grace and Favour - great choice of valentines gift! Thank yu for linking up with Wool on Sundays :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. Robyn DevineFebruary 16, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Love this!!! I've been slacking on my baby hats, must get back to it!

    ReplyDelete
  5. CraftycreateFebruary 16, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Lovely selection of hats! And lovely gifts your husband gave you!!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Teresa in Music CityFebruary 16, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Those little hats are simply adorable Carla! And leave it to you to go the extra mile and add those sweet embellishments :*)

    ReplyDelete
  7. EdithFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Carla, what a great idea, cute hats and fun post!

    ReplyDelete
  8. mleFebruary 16, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Oh my those hats are precious!
    And your hubby did great LOL! Mine's about the same LOL!

    ReplyDelete
  9. SusanFebruary 16, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    What sweet little hats! You are an angel! Happy Valentine's Day to you- your hubbie did great!

    ReplyDelete
  10. KimFebruary 16, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    What!! Home alone on Valentine's Day!! What was he thinking?? Oh well.....'his' present is lovely. Those wee hats are very sweet. That nursery will look ever so colourful with each wee bairn wearing your gorgeous pretties!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Soma @ inkTorrents.comFebruary 16, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Those hats are so cute and sweet!! Well done to hubby!! Those yarns are yummy :)

    -Soma

    ReplyDelete
  12. Deb@asimplelifequiltsFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    These little caps could not be any cuter... Good for you!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Christine @ 12,450miles February 16, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Oh my goodness… SO adorable!! I can’t believe that the hospital doesn’t have any knitters! Good thing they have you!

    And fabulous gifties… he knew *exactly* what you wanted! ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  14. TiffanyFebruary 16, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    I'm loving the one with the little yellow flower. Those babies are going to be so lucky!

    ReplyDelete
  15. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:40 AM

    Well if anyone can do it you can!

    ReplyDelete
  16. LadyquiltsalotFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    wonderful! and hubby has excellent taste.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Karen HFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    The little hats are adorable; I'm sure they will really be appreciated.

    Such a thoughtful husband you have!

    ReplyDelete
  18. LynneFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    There are going to be some stylish newborns going home from that hospital :) And my eyes went right to the Lindt chocolate - my favorite!

    ReplyDelete
  19. JillFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    If you email me the directions dor the newborn caps, I would be happy to knit a hat or two.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Donna quiltsFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Those hats are adorable! I imagine that they are fun to make and embellish.

    ReplyDelete
  21. rachelFebruary 18, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    how awesome! you are so clever, carla!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Granny Maud's GirlFebruary 20, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    Seriously, no knitters for that hospital?! The hats are gorgeous, and I like how your hubby shops. :)

    ReplyDelete