Some friends of ours have a new baby boy so I knitted this hat from my handspun alpaca. The pattern is the Maine Baby Hat – available free on Ravelry. I’ve made it before, but not this version, which has a central knotted pigtail
After the decreases, when there are just a few stitches left, these are knitted into an i-cord. It’s the first time I’ve used this technique and it’s quite easy to do. The i-cord is cast off when it reaches 4 inches long, then you tie a knot in it.
The alpaca yarn makes it lovely and soft and warm.
Do you have a go to pattern that you knit when there’s a new baby among family or friends?
Stitches by the Sea 
Hi Jackie.
I always knit baby items using patterns from Mariannas Lazy Daisy Days. They are all free through Ravelry. My favourite is the Babbity Set.
The jackets are knitted in one piece, mainly top down.
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I just looked these up – lovely!
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That is so sweet!
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