Friday, September 5, 2014

Browse Online For Handmade Hats For Newborns

By Kerri Stout


Shopping for babies is fun, because you'll see such cute teeny-tiny clothes and accessories. You may be fortunate enough to have a specialty baby boutique in your town or a well-stocked department store. However, you also have a much wider choice at your fingertips if you just go online. Handmade hats for newborns are one of the most fun of all, since there are so many darling models in the pictures and many cute designs.

Of course, you may not be planning to buy one at all. If you are the kind of doting aunt, thrilled grandmother, or expectant mother who knits or crochets, you may plan to make any gift or article of clothing needed to outfit a child. If you do have the skill and desire to make your own, you'll be glad to know that there are so many patterns available that it will be hard to make a choice there. Too.

It's fun to virtual window shop, especially if you're planning on taking pictures for a baby album or a birth announcement. Seeing the designs that are available will give you great ideas on how to best present the new arrival to friends and family. There are even sets for twins and designs for kids who've grown a bit while you're getting your photographic gear together.

Animals are a favorite theme, since babies look adorable with ears and whiskers. Bears, monkeys, bunnies, lions, and even giraffes are featured. Dinosaurs grace hats and diaper covers, in case you want to have both head and tail. Since these are popular all over the world, there are variations of all these animals and more to choose from.

Part of the fun is seeing the tiny models, many of whom look too young to have their eyes open. It they aren't sporting a pair of ears, they may be wearing a sailor's cap, a fireman's helmet, or a hard hat just like Daddy wears to his construction job. For the girls, there are flowers and lace and even bejeweled turbans fit for an exotic palace.

These make wonderful shower gifts. They can be whimsical, perhaps reflecting the mother's preference for kittens or butterflies. They can also be practical; tiny ears won't get in the way when Baby heads home from the hospital, snug in his close-fitting cap. More elegant ones may only be used for christenings, but what keepsakes they will be.

Across the country, many knitting and crocheting clubs work around the year making caps to include in layettes. Charitable organizations give starting supplies to expectant mothers or couples who need help getting things ready for Baby's arrival. Many people these days may live far from close relatives and will be touched to receive a handmade gift celebrating their baby's birth.

So, if you need a gift, are planning a 'new arrival' photo shoot, are deciding on an outreach for your club or church group, or just want an adorable hat for your little one, go online to see how much fun these tiny bonnets can be. Both girl and boy designs are represented in the wares of online companies or in patterns for knitting, crocheting, or sewing.




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