Baby Bear Bonnet for my soon-to-be-born Grandson

I am waiting for my grandson to arrive.  Since he's overdue, I'm sure his mother is anxious for him to be born as well!

While I was at the Road to Rhinebeck event at Pick Up Every Stitch in Mount Kisco, NY in October, I bought some brown Gli Occhi del Lupo Corilla fingering yarn from Italy to make the Baby Bear Bonnet for his 7 month old cousin and for him.

This bonnet had German short row shaping, I-cord, I-cord cast off, and Kitchener stitch joining for the ears.  For those not in the know, THESE ARE NOT EASY!  I ripped his cousin's tiny bonnet out in various amounts at various stages but nearly sailed through this one!  I love proof that I'm becoming a better knitter.

Reminder that this was SEW CUTE on grandbaby #4.

Note:  I still have yarn left and would love to hear news of (yet) another baby.  Aren't babies the best!?!?!