Something old, new & blue....

Ferne Rose Hat

Hat shown in Bachelor Button.

This hat was intended to be something else.  It was supposed to have bobbles and different details on the brim and has been in and out of my knitting bag since the school year began.  As each element didn't develop as I planned I put the hat away, brought it out and put it away again.  When my final design idea failed, I stopped and really looked at the hat.  I realized what it wanted to be--a hat that would be sweet enough for a tiny baby, but also make an older girl feel grown up.  I saw that it wanted to be an old fashioned cloche hat with a sweet flower bud on the brim.  And when I finished it, the name that came to me was that of my late grandmother, Ferne Rose.  She was a master knitter, crocheter, and quite the seamstress... I think she would approve.  

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Ferne Rose Hat

Hat shown in White.

Under a spell...

This hat's name was inspired by the 3 fairy godmothers in Sleeping Beauty.  We've watched Princess Aurora and her fairy Godmothers in Sleeping Beauty too many times to count.  This vine and flower combination brought big "oohs" and "aahs" from my little girls and I'm sure it will be perfect for your little fairy too!

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Flora Hat

Cream hat with Green Apple vines and leaves stitched on front.

Layered felt buttons in pinks, corals and purple sewn on vines. 

Flower colors may vary and can be customized.

Finished with bow on top and knitted hemmed edge on bottom.

Dahling...

When this new yarn color arrived on my front porch I immediately knew I wanted to make a hat with layers of flower petals.  The yarn is called Begonia (how perfect!) and when we get those first few precious warm days here in the midwest it is impossible to think of anything other than planting in your garden.  Even for people who don't particularly like being in the dirt the fresh, rich colors after a long drab winter make everyone smile.  This design reminds me of the layers of petals on a Dahlia with all of the sweet colors we welcome each spring. 

Dahlia Hat

Hat in Begonia with details in Blush, Crocus and Lilac and finished with a vintage button.

Hat in Fedora with details in Blush, Mission Falls and Orchid and finished with a vintage button.

Where the green grass grows...

When I named this hat all I could think of was the jump rope song we sang as kids "down in the meadow, where the green grass grows, there sat Sally as pretty as a rose".  Of course we'd change the name to our own or a friend's,  drinking Kool-Aid or eating popsicles while the juice ran down your hand.  Priceless childhood memories.  I loved the sweet nature inspired colors of this yarn and the simple daisy pattern just seemed right for it.  I know your little one will be as pretty as a rose in this hat!

Meadow Baby Hat

Striped hat in Coral, Creme Brulee and Butter Pecan.  

Cream daisies embroidered with Blush bobble centers 

and Green Apple stems sewn on front.  

Topped with three twigs, one of each color in hat.  

Knit hemmed edge in Coral.