Monday 11 February 2013

need supersedes planning

As you would know, I have a focus list of projects to work on this month. I have planned which project I will work on and in what order.

But last Monday, my quilting teacher asked all of us who knit (I’m the most obvious one) for a favour. The neo-natal unit of the local hospital is desperate for hats for the babies, mostly premature, in the humidicribs.

As a mother and a grandmother, how could I say no to such a request? My DD was born at 2.630kg (yes I still remember) – a tiny 130g over “compulsory” humidicrib weight. Younger Grandson, even though well over that weight, spent some time in critical care and was given a hat.

The pattern called for 8ply (DK) yarn and 4.00mm (US 6) needles so I thought they’d be a quick knit: 15 rounds of k2p2 rib, 16 rounds of stocking stitch then 13 rounds of decreasing.

I had told myself that I would knit one a day during February (the month of Valentine’s Day and the month of my Older Grandson’s birthday). But they take longer than I thought. One hat takes me two hours from cast-on to completely finished!

Still, a need is a need so the target date for finishing my cardigan has been pushed back.

After I took this photo, I realised the hats are supposed to have turned-back brims! Never mind, they've been knitted in the round so it won’t make any difference!
2013 - neo-natal hats first seven plus SJ's first
The one on the bottom right is DD', she obviously has a looser gauge than me!

Seven down, twenty-one to go!

8 comments:

  1. What a lovely thing to do. Love all those bright colors.

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  2. I'm sure they'll be well received and well used. Cheerful colours at what must be a worrying time for the families concerned.

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  3. Lovely way to share your skill with the community.

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  4. They look beautiful together! I'm sure they are much appreciated.

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  5. I used to knit these-dozens every winter. I need to again! You have a wonderful gallery of these little hats!

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  6. Very nice and I love the bright colours. I'm working on baby blankets at the moment but they also want prem hats so that is March knitting.

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  7. I don't think those babies will care one way or the other. they are sweet.

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  8. Hello, Lynne, my Dear! This was so sweet of you! I've come to you from The "Grow Your Blog" party...it was over before I knew about it, but it was so nice of Vicki to leave the list up! Anyway, I always welcome new blogs to enjoy, and yours is delightful! I am now following you ~ please come and visit me if you get a chance!
    So nice to "meet" you!
    Hugs,
    Anne

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