… and I have a problem. I’m addicted to baby hats.
Gabe was born in July. In Florida. With plenty of hair. He did not need hats. But, what can I say- I have a weakness. It’s the whole reason I learned to crochet, and knit- I needed a less expensive (::snort:: I didn’t know at the time that yarn is an addiction, too) way to fulfill my need.
Poor Gwen. Maybe it will be a chilly winter this year. I got around to finishing a few more hats for her this afternoon, and I managed to get pictures the same day! That’s rare! 
This is just a simple cap with a knot on top, and a crocheted lazy daisy, in a very soft cotton yarn. If she has a head like her brother’s, she’ll be able to wear this one soon after she’s born. It seems so tiny! If I get around to it, I’ll make a little sweater to match.
This hat is crazy, but, really cute in person. The little curly crochet trim on the points stick out like pigtails- it’s silly, but, fun. It started out as Rainbow Marley from Itty-Bitty Hats: cute and cuddly caps to knit for babies and toddlers
, but, I lost steam before finishing the decreases for the top, so I ended up just binding it off and throwing the curlies on the sides instead of the top.
And this is Stripey Stocking Cap from the same book. This is done in self striping Soy Wool Silk yarn from Paton’s, a skein I picked up for 99 cents on clearance. This one doesn’t photograph well flat- but, it’s one of the cutest styles ever on babies. I loved Gabe in long stocking caps.