Judy Brossard had no idea how large an undertaking it would be when she and two friends were approached 15 years ago to knit a hat for every baby born at the hospital.

Whether winter bonnets make you think of Louise Belcher, babushkas from “the old country” or turn-of-the-century baby clothes ...

Looking for an easy, textured knit preemie hat? Try this easy knitting project created with worsted weight yarn. Buy the ...

This year, that item appears to be a knit hat that could be described as a baby bonnet for adults. It also evokes a balaclava, leading some sellers to christen it the “balabonnet”. The ...

The project will involve babies who require extra observations being offered red hats as a visual reminder to staff. Some knitted or crocheted red hats have already been donated, but more are needed.

Whether winter bonnets make you think of Louise Belcher, babushkas from “the old country” or turn-of-the-century baby clothes, there’s no denying they are, at the very least, a rather ...