New pattern, and a new cardi

Late on schedule, let me present you my newest pattern, the Baby Altay hat ! Based on the same principles as the adult version, the Altay hat (soon to be published in Annie Modessit’s new book “1000 knit and crocheted hats”).
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I made tons of those little hats, and they are so quick to make ! The patterns gives instructions for 4 sizes, ranging from newborn to 9 months, using dk weight yarn. Just like the adult version, I always get so many compliments from people who see them ! I hope you’ll love the Baby Altay hat too ! ๐Ÿ™‚

GIVEAWAY: For the release of this new pattern, I am giving away 2 copies of the pattern. Just leave me a comment telling me why you’d like a copy ! ๐Ÿ™‚ I’ll annouce the winners in my next post ! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Be quick !

And for those who can’t wait, you can get yours here or on Ravelry.
Price: $5

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I still need to finish working on the hooded cardi. So little remaining, yet I’ve started on another project. Because my favourite ever cardi, a pretty rasperry-colored ribbed asymetrical cardigan, is showing bad signs of wear. I looked high and low for a ready-made pattern, couldn’t locate the one I know I have… and settled meanwhile on the crazy collar cardigan that’s been sitting high in my queue for ages. So yest, I’m knitting again. But for a good cause… I can’t wait to wear that one ! ๐Ÿ™‚
Oh, and the pretty yarn was sent to me by a kind lady as a swap for patterns. “Fairy hare”, with angora and Merino. Looks yummy, I’ll have to decide on a pretty project to use it. ๐Ÿ™‚

63 thoughts on “New pattern, and a new cardi

  1. Deena M. Reply

    I love what you do with granny squares! Last year after getting your Granny Mitts pattern, I made up about 6 pairs! SO cute, so fun, some for me, some for gifts. I would love to add this granny-inspired pattern to my collection, especially since we have new babies in the family now.
    Thank you for sharing!

  2. Nic Reply

    I tell you these are inspired. And perfect for a beginner like me who only ever learned to crochet granny squares. Lots of my friends are having babies now so I would love to have the pattern to spread the gifts around.

    Thanks!

  3. pam-b-p Reply

    Perfect grannies! I’d love to win this. Next time I have extra pennies, I’ll have to get a copy.

  4. Autumn Reply

    I’m having another baby and need this pattern! It’s so cute!

  5. Christa Reply

    I just love the hat. New take on the granny square. I have a few people in mind that would appreciate a hat to keep them warm.

  6. Gillian B. Reply

    I would love to win this pattern. I have been looking for fun patterns to make for the little friend on the way. This would be a great addition to the project queue.

  7. meganT Reply

    I love your patterns! What cute baby hats – they’d make excellent shower gifts.

  8. Dana Reply

    I would LOVE to have this pattern, as I’m a beginner to knitting and crotchet and one of my best friends just announced she’s having a baby!! I have been looking forward to making some baby hats for her, and also donating to my local hospital… These are the cutest thing EVER.

    -Dana

  9. Shannon Reply

    I love it! The hat reminds me of a little baby gnome hat or a Hershey kiss. ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. Sarah S Reply

    These are so cute! I would love to make one for my best friends new baby girl!

  11. Emily S Reply

    I’d love a copy because this would look soooo cute on my little peanut head!

  12. Devan Reply

    What a beautiful little hat! This would be perfect baby gift, and I know a couple expecting new moms!

  13. Trina Reply

    I would love to win!! I am from Calgary AB and am part of a new, fresh and funky knitting group here in town where we get together at least once a month to show eachother new techniques and showoff completed projects. Check out our group page on FB

    http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=61222305849&ref=ts.

    I would love to learn how to knit granny squares (your hats are BEAUTIFUL!) and show the other girls something new. You`ll notice I`m a HUGE fan of making hats as you will see on our group pics! i`m the one who made the apple hats!! Please pick me!! HAPPY KNITTNG!!!

  14. Lucy Reply

    So cute and unique! My friends had two baby boys and two baby girls recently (and some on the way), so these would be perfect for them ๐Ÿ™‚

  15. Emily Reply

    That is too adorable! Also love the colors in the Ravelry pics!

  16. Janel Reply

    My neighbor is expecting a baby in April and this would be perfect for those cool, spring days!

  17. Amanda Reply

    I just adore this hat! I’d love to win a copy so I can make hats for the billion and 2 people I know that are pregnant.

  18. Melissa Reply

    This is fantastic! I’ve never knitted a granny square but I just did my first pair of baby booties for my new baby and this would be a great next project for the remaining cold days of winter … brrrrr. Thanks!

  19. Anne Marie Reply

    How adorable this pattern is – am a granny square lover so this is really appealing to me. Thanks for the chance at the pattern.

  20. Mary Reply

    I would love this pattern! Friends with new babies love getting gifts from me b/c I always give them something I crochet, this little hats would be awesome!!

  21. Melissa B. Reply

    I want to learn to crochet so badly and my main inspiration is the granny square. I’d love to win this. Thanks for the giveaway.
    Fingers crossed,
    Melissa B.
    mbabecka@gmail.com

  22. Sara Reply

    This so adorable! I would love to win a copy so I can make some presents for some friends’ lil ones ๐Ÿ™‚ (In fact I can picture myself wearing one!)

    Thank you for the chance ๐Ÿ™‚

  23. tracy Reply

    My neighbor is expecting a baby, and I’d love to have this pattern to make the little cutie a hat!
    It also looks like a great way to use up leftover yarn.

  24. Michelle Cline Reply

    I would love to get this pattern these are really cute hates that I would love to make. Please pick me…

  25. Tracie Reply

    I would love this pattern as I have some babies that have come into my life that need something special for their heads!

  26. Jill Reply

    How cute this hat is…love it!! Great job on the design!!

  27. Knitmomma Reply

    How cute! I’d love a copy – my daughter has started crocheting preemie hats for the hospital, and thus would be a cute change of pace for her, and I have been wanting to stretch my crochet stitch comfort zone!

  28. Kristen Reply

    I’d love a copy. I would make one for my good friend who just told me she’s pregnant with her second child. It would make a unique gift.

  29. Diane Reply

    So cute! I need a copy for two reasons: 1. I have recently been acquainted with more babies than I can crochet blankets for 2. DK weight? All the pretty colors are in DK weight. This will give me a perfect excuse to use the collection I’ve amassed for no project in particular.

  30. Karolina Mora Reply

    Hi. I would be very happy to have this pattern because my friend is having a baby girl in April and requested that I make her a hat, and this hat would be perfect!
    thanks. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  32. monika schuerch Reply

    How cute.. absolutely stunning. well done.

  33. Cheerful One Reply

    I’d love a copy of this. My friend is bringing her baby back from Goa in March and I know she’d love some crochet to keep the baby’s head warm in the chilly northern hemisphere!

  34. y Reply

    Well, I’d love a copy… mainly because I’m going to be a mom! I’m 7 weeks along with my first and am not looking forward to the back problems, so I imagine a lot of bedrest in the future… with lots of baby-clothing knitting too! Maybe some for myself, too. Wait, I mean, mostly for myself… ๐Ÿ˜‰

  35. kc Reply

    because i have a bunch of close friends who have just had babies or are about to, and they all need that hat…. plus i adore the little “stem” on the top.

  36. kunni biener Reply

    what a great design. so clever I would love to make these.

  37. sherr Reply

    my daughter is trying to get pregnant and would ABSOLUTELY LOVE this hat for her future child.

  38. Angelique Sutrisno Reply

    Oh wow, this is so cute. It’s like a little pixie hat! It will be great for my little pixie of a nephew!

  39. Veronica Reply

    I would love a copy of this pattern- my sister is having a baby in a few months and this would be a great gift for a boy or a girl!

  40. Georgia Browne Reply

    OMG – just think of the color combinations that could be used! So cute for the babies that I volunteer my time with in Ecuador. Very sweet and they certainly wouldn’t get lost in a crowd. Georgia

  41. cal Reply

    oh my! super-cuteness ;n) if i had this pattern, every new baby i know would have to be clad in this hat!

  42. Debbie Reply

    I have GOT to learn to crochet…this would be my incentive.

  43. Heidi Reply

    The perfect combo, baby hats and granny squares! I’m impressed by your ingenuity and would love to have this
    pattern :).

  44. Wilma Reply

    I love the hats! I’m going to be a new GoGo (grandmother) in a few weeks, and I can imagine my new grandson wearing these. They are so cute!

  45. Jean Siu Reply

    That hat is the absolutely cutest little baby hat I have ever seen! I know I could make it! Just looking at it fills me with warm fuzzies and the thought of cuddling little baby while dressed up in the hat just send me over the edge with feel good endorphins! Oh please, pick me! ๐Ÿ™‚

  46. Jana Reply

    I love this hat – so reminiscent of afgans we had growing up. What a wonderful way to show homage to my childhood in my own son.

  47. mellenknits Reply

    I’m usually more of a knitter, but that hat is so cute it makes me want to pick up my hook right away!

  48. Cheryl Reply

    Please count me in
    for a chance to win.
    Thank You.
    Happy Valentine’s Day

  49. debd Reply

    what a great thing to do with a granny triangle! makes a great quirky hat. great design. i’ll be reading your blog regularly. thanks, debd

  50. EllenSnyder Reply

    AWwww I love it, would be perfect for my grandaughter who is going to be born in about 6 weeks!

  51. Tana Reply

    My husband and I are trying for a baby now and I am busy crocheting up a bunch of cute baby stuff. I have 6 children, many nieces and nephews. As my two oldest children are quite a bit older grand-babies will be arriving within just a few short years and I know a ton of crafters that I can direct to your pattern!!!!

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