ABCQuilt

On December 30, 2011 at 9:46 a.m. I was blessed with another nephew. When I visited my DSIL and him she had Eli snuggled in the quilt I made him. It melted my heart! My DBIL asked me if I could make baby Eli some beanies for his cute little head. Eli was born 5 weeks early, however the premie beanies were too small and the newborn beanies were too big. After scouring the internet for free patterns, I came up with these. My first try I made 7, all but one were too small. I increased the size and made another it was a little too big but if cuffed it fit. They are made out of old sweaters that are too big for my DH and me. My DSIL loves them and since I have made two more! I learned to make a trial for fit and then make more. I was so excited how easy these were I couldn't stop making them. I am going to donate the ones that didn't fit Eli to the local hospital's NICU.

Grandma Peg

They are so cute and what a little cutie.

joyce j

Beautiful baby an love your little hats.Surly keep the baby warm ,hope the hospital will except them also.

WisWis

Gorgeous baby-lovely hats.

rootyr

Priceless!

Wanabee Quiltin

Eli is a little cutie. Love your hats.

BrendaY

One of the wonderful things about this quilting site is getting to see pictures of new babies! What a darling picture! and a great idea you had to use up warm sweaters!

joyful1

Awww, what a cutie!!! Oh, love the beanies too!!! Great use of old sweaters.

Tartan

Way to go Auntie! They look very comfortable and stylish.

polly13

What a cute little guy, and not only is his head warm, but so is your heart for having fulfilled his need.