I'm not sure if my mom made up these patterns or got them from someplace. I do know that she used to go to a store called Belle's on the lower east side. She'd shop there and the woman who either ran or owned (or both) the store was a wonderful knitter who could write patterns.
Aren't they adorable? They're made from acrylic which, I think, was the norm for baby things to be knit in back then. These were made in 1982, the year Bean was born. They've kept their shape and stitch definition beautifully. The only difference I'm going to make is making icords instead of the ribbons to tie under the chin.
I was really excited to get these because I don't have much of my mother's knits. I figure I'll use these as my "signature" baby knit for family and friends. I just wish I could give her a call and have her help me out with this.
I'm having surgery next week so I may not be around much. Little scared but it could be worse. I can ALWAYS be worse, right?
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They are beautiful hats. Its wonderful that you have them. I like the I-cord idea, too. Ribbons don't seem to hold up as well as yarn.
Good luck with your surgery. I'll say a prayer for you.
that style (a flat knit T, with seams, or the flat knit with the point) were very common styles for years.
Somewhere, sometime, someone decided that hats that tie onto baby's heads were choking hazards.. the hat could get caught, and...
well. Out went the the hat style.
Ribbons are better--they are silky and slippy, and will often (all too often!) undo--and as such are less of hazard--but don't be surprised if you (or your friend) gets chastised for using a hat that is a tie on style for a baby.
(its a wonder any of us survived, isn't it? Were mothers better at paying attention? (no ipod or cell phone to distract them) or were we kids less exposed to some dangers (-i don't think so, thinking of riding in the car with out seatbelts, or carseats!)
--and yes, some of those early acrylics were very high quality--and look lovely after many machine washing! How wonderful you have these hand knits.
The hats are adorable and yes, it will be wonderful to have these patters as your go-to for babies.
Good luck with the surgery, here's to a quick recovery!
The hats are lovely and will be a lovely thing to get the patterns.
Good luck with your surgery. Hope it isn't anything too serious!
Gorgeous hats!
I gather from the comments you are going in for surgery. Best of luck my friend I will say a prayer for you!
Very cute hats! Good luck with your surgery!
The little bonnets are adorable! I love the little grosgrain ribbons - maybe it's not as durable or as comfy as Icord to use, but Icord isn't as pretty. I'm looking forward to seeing your renditions.
I'll be praying for you next week. Let me know if there's anything I can for you, ok? *BIG hug*
Wonderful hats! Good luck with the surgery and take care!
The hats are fantastic! The pink one I recently found that I'm guessing my mother made for me, is very similar to the top and bottom ones -- but the edging stitch is different. I has a forty+ year-old pink ribbon that looks similar to the bottom one (but more frayed).
And I promise the surgery is going to be fine! Really.
How wonderful to have your mother's knitting! The hats are lovely.
So pretty! I especially love the middle one. Very elven. I suppose knitting them is like turning a big heel! So much fun!
Wonderful hats - how nice to have this connection to your Mom.
Good luck with the surgery!
I find putting a ribbon a little difficult to handle when I am crocheting.
My daughter was born in 1982 also. Wish I had known enough to knit her hats then. These are lovely. Like others, I like the ribbon ties, too. Good luck with your surgery.
They're beautiful :) My mother taught me to knit as well, and I know that's something I'll have with me forever.
Good luck with everything!
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