Starbust {Knitting}

Tuesday 2 July 2013

It has been hard to motivate myself to knit a beanie hat this month (i.e. June) - even though I chose to make a baby hat. However the rain in the last couple of days have helped me finished it. It also means that Baby MiH is finally making an appearance on the blog. 

The starbust hat is a free pattern on ravelry, this is supposed to be pre-schooler size, but it may seems to be 6 months in Baby MiH's world... I just have to hope that it will still fit comes September/October.


 Pattern: Starbust Hat (free on Ravelry)
Yarn: Merino Silk DK - hand dyed
Needle size: 4.5mm DPNs
Size: smallest, hoping it would fit for this Autumn - not sure it will. I would make it deeper, as it happens it only just covers his ears. 
Result: A great pattern, well written and very easy to follow and quick.  


The hand-dyed yarn, with its white spots, works again very well for this type of hat. It adds a bit of texture and interest. 


I do love the top of the hat. I was worried it would look too much like the top of a pie, but it does not in the end. I will probably make more of this type for the winter. 


 You may be interested in a couple of related post:

- the hand-dying process is here.
- joining when knitting in the round is here

And this is my (late) June entry for 12 hats in one year

18 comments:

  1. Oh is just so cute in his lovely hat! Those cheeks are adorable!!

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  2. eeeeeep! He is SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. Soo cute! He looks like a very happy baby in his lovely hat. You are right - the hand dyed yarn adds some very nice dimension and interest to this sweet hat.

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  4. A-dorable!!! He is so cute. Love the hat.

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  5. Oh baby those eyes! Precious little man, and lovely work -- again. I would like to get the pattern if I can remember my password ; )

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  6. The hat is lovely for sure - but OMGoodness the sweet boy of yours is ADORABLE. Those eyes!!!! What a cutie pie!!!

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  7. Lovely hat and cute baby! This pattern may be simple but it looks great. Love the colour too. Have a good week!

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  8. Now you have matching hats! I must say it is hard to focus on your handiwork when it is placed on such an adorable little baby boy:)

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  9. Awww! So cute! Yes, knitting hats in June is a little trying :-) Although, it has been at the front of my mind to start knitting the kids their fall hats now...

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  10. What a sweet little one! So cute!

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  11. super cute!!! love the yarn also!

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  12. So sweet, I love the pattern on the top. X

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  13. I love the top of the hat!! So cute! And that wool looks so soft, and such a pretty shade!
    It's funny how kids' heads are-I've made hats for my boys that I thought they would outgrow right away, but sure enough, they've fit them for years!
    And a hat that I made my daughter at 3 months still fits her at almost 2. Weird little heads.

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  14. Awesome project and lovley model!!

    Here's my WIP: http://mibruno.com/en-proceso-94/

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  15. Wonderful hat! That yarn looks great knitted up and little MiH is sooo adorable :)

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  16. I love blue with blue eyes. He is such a gamesome baby boy and look how big he's getting!

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