Knit a textured hat for premature babies with this pattern from Sirdar, free as part of UK Hand Knitting’s Commit to Knit charity campaign.
Author: Sarah Winsper
Sarah Winsper
Sarahis a craft writer with more than 15 years’ experience in the publishing industry, starting as author of The Good Nutrition Guide, and working on magazines including 3D World, The Simple Things and Simply Knitting. She’s also a knitting designer with a passion for making cosy accessories – you can check out her latest patterns on Ravelry.
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