Last Wednesday I made a meal for a couple who has a new baby at home. I wanted to take them a gift as well, so Tuesday afternoon I cast on for this marshmallow bonnet from the book Itty-Bitty Hats. I had the main part of the bonnet knit by Wednesday morning, and I sewed the back to the sides during coffee. So, that left nap time for making this torte, baking a batch of blueberry muffins, baking a small baguette, picking up stitches along the bottom to make the little rolled edge, knitting the chin strap, bobble-making, and crocheting the little daisy chain pigtails. Whew. I did it! With about 15 minutes to spare before I had to be at their doorstep.Why do I put myself through this kind of stress? Hey, I don't get to knit baby-girl things very often, so I've been desperate for some bonnet-making. Not sure the urge is satisfied. More photos on my flickr.
2 comments:
Too adorable! I am sure that they loved it. I do the same thing with wanting to make a handmade gift at the last minute. My sil had a baby, didn't know what it was going to be. Came out a girl so I HAD to make her a bonnet and booties before I went to see her at the hospital that afternoon. Its stressful but part of the joy of crafting! Great work.
you truly are insane, sarah. there is no contest -- you are supermom, supercrafter, superknitter, etc. you put us all to shame. : )
anne
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