That is a really cute hat — I’ve bookmarked the pattern. Can’t wait to see the purple sweater, too!

For a newborn, one would want to use the preemie size instructions at the bottom. Linnea has an average head circumference, and the hat is nice and snug. The person who wrote the pattern is crazy if she thinks the first size would fit a newborn well.

I also made a red and white hat in a different pattern when I was fed up with pink. I was admonished by the lactation consultant at the hospital for having the baby in red. :) The pattern can be found at http://www.geocities.com/pmshc/knewbornhat.html. I left off the pompom. We ended up having to fold up the bottom so it wasn’t in her eyes. If I were to make another one for a newborn, I would make the contrast stripe longer so that you can’t see the where the color changes when it’s folded up. (Does that make any sense?)

I love your site! Congratulations on getting it up and running. By the way, I can’t wait to see the sweater. No worries about not getting it here sooner. I’m just thrilled to know that the baby will have something knit by you!

I can’t wait to see the purple sweater. :D