Baby Hat

Knit Hat
Baby will come.

Bizarre!

Yes and No.

Jame called.

"Mom could you design
a baby hat for M & K?
They're trying to have
a baby and... not having
any luck."

"I could do that," I say.

Back story:

Newlyweds in 1999
Jame and Franny had a
new house and wanted
a baby.

I started crocheting
a baby blanket.

A grandmother-to-be
must be ready.

At Thanksgiving time
a baby did not seem
to be in the offing.

I finished my offering and
sent them home to Rhode Island
with the tiny afghan

The blanket was ready.
The baby had but to appear.

At Christmastime
Franny had brain surgery.

We watched and waited.
Boston was aglow with lights
and music and skaters on
Boston Common.

Faith was rewarded.
Franny made a fine recovery.
Grace Helena Richards Hannigan
was born in the summer.

So, today I finger fine merino
wool... hand dyed... and nurture
a tiny hat with many stripes
with an I-cord atop.

Another Christmas
another baby
another act of faith...

How appropriate!