Finished the hat

I finished the baby hat yesterday, and now the set is complete. I may make another set, but we're still waiting to see how the baby does.

I began the helmet liner yesterday. I made the gauge swatch, the first one ever. I've never before made a piece where it was necessary. I've been holding back, making items where it didn't really matter. I'm taking the plunge with this one, and hope that I do a good job. It's silly that I've knit for this many years without ever checking my gauge, but I've been cautious about it. It's time to get over that hesitation, and expand my skill set. After that, I cast on the stitches. Here's hoping I can knit quickly enough to make the June 15th shipping deadline.