Something was apparently going on with my friends in 2011 because I know at least 4 friends and colleagues having babies in the January-February time frame. That’s a lot of baby gifts, people! Not yet a mother myself, I’ve been investigating some classic baby knitting patterns, and one thing has become abundantly clear to me this week: I have no idea about the size of babies!
Here is a case in point. On Sunday, I had the pleasure of meeting Baby Keegan, who was born last week. She weighs something less than 10 pounds (read: she’s a tiny little bug!). Remembering a post where the Yarn Harlot raved about this magic baby bonnet pattern, I fished out some Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock—the softest and most durable superwash yarn in my stash—and went to town.
Soon I had this:
After a little bit of sewing, it turned into this:
But, friends, this thing looks so much bigger than little Keegan’s newborn baby head!
Check out the dimensions:
Am I wrong, or is this thing not going to fit her for weeks? Should I save this for later and make something else?
Even if it is more than newborn sized, it sure is cute. Next up, booties with remaining yarn. Baby knitting is great for instant gratification!
