...and some more fruit

This time, an apple and an orange (though Rebecca thinks of it as a pumpkin).

From the free Preemie Fruit Orchard Hat pattern found at YouCanMakeThis.com.  I think the pattern was missing a decrease row, but it's easy enough to figure out (just repeat the last decrease row one extra time, I think) and the leaf pattern is cute and easy to remember.  I made one of these after putting the kids to bed, and the other while I was waiting for the fireworks display after our picnic on the 4th of July. 

They'll both be going to the LA County General Hospital's NICU.  Hopefully I can make at least a few more before our knitting guild takes a tour of the facility next month.  Oh, to see all those squishy, wrinkly baby faces!  I'm going to bring Rebecca with me, I think it will be good for her to see where some of my charitable efforts go, and she's already asking me to start teaching her to knit so she can contribute, too.  We've got until the end of August, we'll see whose patience runs out first!

Comments

[Nancy]

How wonderful that Rebecca wants to knit things for charity. Children learn from those around them: she is learning generosity, compassion, and love from you. You must be very proud.

[Heather]

That is so cute! As a mom to preemies, my knit hat gifts from the NICU were one of the things that encouraged me to learn to knit.

[winda]

I am a premie-mom and my son got knitted boots to keep his big feet warm enough when he was in NICU in Amsterdam VU Hospital. I wish I would know how to knit such boots or these cute caps.... I would contribute to keep this going! as a preemie mom, I thank you for your time and efford, know that people like you are truly touching hearts at the NICU!

Hugs from the Netherlands
Winda aka DutchQ aka (*ü*)

[regina]

Those are sooooo cute. We have a large group of women who make the little hats for the NICU babies at my hospital. I might have to share this pattern with them.

[Liz Frisby]

Adorable Michelle. Sounds like they worked up quick. Good job!