Rory Shedir Hat

Rory Shedir Hat I started making this hat back in the spring when babies of all kinds were expected over the summer. I had originally thought it might be a gift for someone else, but then as I got working on it and realized how incredibly fiddly and concentration-requiring it was (see all those teeny-tiny cables? with the teeny-tiny yarn and the teeny-tiny needles? what was I thinking?), I decided to make it for Rory. I have very clear memories of working on this in the hospital post-partum, when he was in the NICU, so it seems appropriate that it should end up on his head. The wonderful gift of time and two extra pairs of adult hands this past weekend at my parents' place meant that I could concentrate on the pattern and finish it up. I'm delighted with it, and luckily it's super-stretchy so it will hopefully fit him on in to the fall. Pattern: Baby Shedir Hat, as per her modifications from the original Knitty Shedir Hat pattern Yarn: Lana Gatto VIP (wool/cashmere blend)