Some want NO acrylic, some want ONLY acrylic, and some will take any fiber so long as it is washable)īetween 5 and 6 stitches per inch, depending on the yarn that you use. (Ask to talk to the NICU at your local hospital about fiber. For each size you will cast on some multiple of 9 stitches. I started with a simple roll-brim hat pattern from Knitting on the Net and adapted it for preemie sizes. I call 'em Eeenie, Meenie, Minie, and Moe: I started out with these red ones in four sizes, using some Lion Brand Microspun sport-weight acrylic that I had left from another project. As it turned out I completed a nice even dozen, here posing in an egg carton. I figured that since the hospital needs about ten a month, I could probably turn out that many in 40 days. Since Lent was approaching, several people decided to make a pledge to make and donate hats. My knitting group made preemie hats for a service project recently and decided that since they're fun and quick to make, and there's an ongoing need, that we'd continue supplying our local hospital with hats. Lent: it's not just for giving up candy for 40 days! The Lenten season is a time for spiritual growth, which does involve sacrificing luxuries to learn discipline, and can also involve service. Mothers, Fathers, Daughters, and Knitting.Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Moe: Lots of cute premie hat.FO: The Mother of Invention - DVD/CD Drive Sleeve.
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