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crocheted
15 PROJECTS TO KEEP YOU WARM AND TOASTY
VA NESSA MOONCIE
anima l hats
crocheted
15 PROJECTS TO KEEP YOU WARM AND TOASTY
an ima l hats
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First published 2014 by
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Castle Place, 166 High Street, Lewes,
East Sussex BN7 1XU
Text and designs © Vanessa Mooncie, 2014
Copyright in the Work © GMC Publications
Ltd, 2014
All rights reserved
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sections 77 and 78.
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This book contains a collection of 15 crocheted animal-hat patterns in both
children’s and adults’ sizes. The designs range from the monochrome striped zebra
to the vibrantly coloured parrot, and from woodland creatures to safari animals.
At the back of the book (page 140) you will fi nd instructions and tips on starting
the projects as well as a guide to adding the fi nishing touches. There are two
options for lining the hats to make them even cosier – you can choose between
sewing a soft fl eece fabric lining or crocheting a lining.
These animal hats are all crocheted in chunky yarn with the occasional feature
– such as the rabbit’s nose or the leopard’s spots – worked in DK. This book will
provide you with an array of cheerful headwear to make as a fun gift or to keep
your own head warm and snuggly on a wintry day.
i n t r o d u c t i o n
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t h e p r o j e c t s
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l e o p a r dKeep warm in this wild-cat hat while making
a fashion statement at the same time with the on-trend leopard print! This hat has generous
earflaps to keep out the winter chill.
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MATERIALS
King Cole Merino Blend Chunky, 100% superwash
wool (74yd/67m per 50g ball)
3[4] x 50g balls in 928 Old Gold (A)
King Cole Merino Blend DK, 100% superwash wool
(123yd/112m per 50g ball)
1[1] x 50g ball in 048 Black (B)
King Cole Baby Alpaca DK, 100% pure baby alpaca
(110yd/100m per 50g ball)
1[1] x 50g ball in 500 Camel (C)
3mm (UK11:US-), 5mm (UK6:USH/8) and 6mm
(UK4:USJ/10) crochet hooks
2 x brown ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ½[⅝]in (1.25[1.5]cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black sewing thread
Small amount of toy stuffi ng
Thin card to make pompoms
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 6mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
SIZES
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METHOD
The main part of the hat is crocheted
in rounds, starting from the top and
increasing the stitches to shape the
crown. The earfl aps are crocheted in rows
and decreased to form the triangular
shape. The leopard’s ears are worked
in rounds. They are lightly stuff ed
and attached to the hat along with a
crocheted nose and leopard spots. The
number of spots can be increased to
create a denser pattern, if preferred.
Buttons are stitched on for eyes.
MAIN PIECE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 6mm
hook and A, make 4 ch and sl st to fi rst ch
to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 6 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst
dc (6 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(12 sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (18 sts).
Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (24 sts).
Round 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (30 sts).
Round 6 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 4 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (36 sts).
Round 7 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 5 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (42 sts).
Round 8 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 6 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (48 sts).
Round 9 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 7 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (54 sts).
Round 10 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 8 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (60 sts).
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
dc2dec
Main piece
Earflaps and edging
Child size
Second earfl ap (rejoin yarn)
F
RON
T
Pre
vious round
BACK
Edging (rejoin yarn)
Next
Next
Next
First earfl ap
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Adult size only
Round 11 (inc): 1 ch (does not count
as a st), (dc2inc, 9 dc) 6 times, sl st into
fi rst dc (66 sts).
Both sizesNext: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Rep last round 16 [18] times more.
Main piece
Earflaps and edging
Adult size
Main piece
Follow rounds 11–13
of chart for adult
size only Rep
last
roun
d
F
RON
T
Pre
vious round
BACK
Next
NextSecond earfl ap (rejoin yarn)
First earfl ap
Edging (rejoin yarn)
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Both sizesNext: Work 1 dc in next 13 dc, turn.
Next (dec): *1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 9 dc, dc2dec,
turn (11 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2dec, 1 dc in next 7 dc, dc2dec, turn
(9 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 5 dc, dc2dec,
turn (7 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2dec, 1 dc in next 3 dc, dc2dec, turn
(5 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2dec, 1 dc in next 1 dc, dc2dec, turn
(3 sts).*
Fasten off .
Second earfl apNext: With right side facing, rejoin A to
the front of the hat. Work 1 dc in each of
the 24 dc across the front of the hat.
The following is worked in rows:
Adult size onlyRow 1 (RS): Work 1 dc in next 15 dc, turn.
Row 2 (WS) (dec): 1 ch (does not count
as a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 11 dc,
dc2dec, turn, 1 ch (does not count as a st).
Both sizesNext: Work 1 dc in next 13 dc, turn.
Next: Work from * to * of fi rst earfl ap.
Fasten off .
First earfl apNext: Starting at the centre back, 1 ch
(does not count as a st), work 1 dc in
next 5[6] dc.
The following is worked in rows:
Adult size onlyRow 1 (RS): Work 1 dc in next 15 dc, turn.
Row 2 (WS) (dec): 1 ch (does not count
as a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 11 dc,
dc2dec, turn, 1 ch (does not count as a st).
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EARFLAP FACINGS (MAKE 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
Using 6mm hook and A, make 14[16] ch.
Row 1 (RS): Work 1 dc in second ch from
hook, 1 dc into the next 12[14] ch, turn
(13[15] sts).
Edging
Using 5mm hook and A, with right side
of work facing and starting at row 1 of
the earfl ap facing, work 1 dc into each
stitch down the edge of the next 10[12]
rows, work dc2inc, 1 dc, dc2inc in the next
3 dc along the lower edge of the earfl ap
facing, work 1 dc into each stitch at the
edge of the next 10[12] rows up the
other side of the earfl ap facing (25[29]
sts). Fasten off , leaving a long length of
yarn at the end.
Adult size only
Row 2 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 11 dc, dc2dec,
turn (13 sts).
Row 3: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Both sizes
Next: Work from * to * of the fi rst earfl ap
in the main piece pattern.
Fasten off .
Child size
Adult size
Start
Start
Facing edging
Edging – work into earfl ap of main hat at same time to join
Edging – work into earfl ap of main hat at same time to join
Facing edging
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EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the ear, with 6mm
hook and A, make 4 ch and sl st to fi rst ch
to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 5 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst dc
(5 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(10 sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (15 sts).
Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (20 sts).
Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc, 4 dc) 4 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(24 sts).
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Rep last round 4[6] more times.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
Child size
Adult size
Follow child’s chart
to end of round 4
Round 4
Next
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NOSE
Both sizes
With 3mm hook and B, make 4 ch and sl st
to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
6 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst dc (6 sts).
Child size only
Next round: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, sl st to fi rst dc.
Next round (inc): 1 ch (does not count
as a st), (dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(12 sts).
Next round (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 12 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(24 sts).
Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc (12 sts).
Next round: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, sl st to fi rst dc.
Next round: Rep last round.
Next round (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 12 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(24 sts).
Next round: 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 8 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(32 sts).
Both sizes
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
Child size
Adult size
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Large (make 0[6])
With 3mm hook and C, make 4 ch and sl st
to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 6 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst dc
(6 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(12 sts).
Join in yarn B.
Round 3 (inc): With B, make 1 ch (does
not count as a st), (dc2inc, 1dc) 6 times,
turn (18 sts).
Next: With B, miss fi rst dc, 1 dc in next
2 dc, (dc2inc, 2dc) 3 times, sl st to next dc.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of B at
the end.
Medium (make 6[6])
With 3mm hook and C, make 4 ch and sl st
to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 5 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst dc
(5 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(10 sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (dc2inc, 1dc) twice, join and continue
in yarn B, (dc2inc, 1dc) 3 times, sl st into
fi rst dc (15 sts).
Round 4 (inc): With B, 1 ch (does not
count as a st), (dc2inc, 2dc) 4 times, sl
st to next dc. Fasten off , leaving a long
length of B at the end.
SPOTS
Tiny (make 10[10])
With 3mm hook and C, make 4 ch and sl st
to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 5 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst dc
(5 sts).
Join in yarn B.
Round 2 (inc): With B, make 1 ch (does
not count as a st), (dc2inc) 5 times
(10 sts).
Fasten off , leaving a long length of B at
the end.
Small (make 10[6])
With 3mm hook and C, make 4 ch and sl st
to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Row 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
6 dc into ring, turn (6 sts).
Row 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc) 3 times, join and continue in yarn
B, (dc2inc) 3 times, turn (12 sts).
Row 3 (inc): With B, 1 ch (does not count
as a st), (dc2inc, 1dc) 6 times (18 sts).
Fasten off , leaving a long length of B at
the end.
Tiny
Small
Medium
Large
Turn
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MAKING UP
Edging
With right side of work facing, using 5mm
hook and A, rejoin yarn to the back of the
hat by the second earfl ap.
Next: Work 1 dc in each of the 10[12] dc
across the back of the hat, work 1 dc into
each stitch down the edge of the next
9[11] rows of the fi rst earfl ap, **working
in the next 3 dc along the lower edge
of the earfl ap, dc2inc, 1 dc, dc2inc, work
1 dc into each stitch at the edge of the
next 9[11] rows up the other side of the
earfl ap**, work 1 dc into each of the next
24 dc across the front of the hat, work
1 dc into each stitch down the edge
of the next 9[11] rows of the second
earfl ap, rep from ** to ** to fi nish the
edging on the second earfl ap, sl st to fi rst
dc (80[90] sts).
If making a crocheted lining, fasten off
and miss out the next round of edging.
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each of the 10[12] dc across the
back of the hat, ***with wrong sides
together, working into the stitches of
the earfl ap and earfl ap facing at the
same time to join, miss the fi rst dc of the
earfl ap facing and work 1 dc into each
of the next 10[12] dc, dc2inc, 1 dc into
next dc, dc2inc, 1 dc into each of the next
10[12] dc, miss the last dc of the earfl ap
facing***, work 1 dc into each of the next
24 dc across the front of the hat, rep
from *** to *** to fi nish the edging on the
second earfl ap (84[94] sts).
Sl st to next st and fasten off .
Using a darning or tapestry needle and
the long length of A left after fastening
off , slip stitch the top edge of the earfl ap
facings to the inside of the main piece.
Ears
Stuff the ears lightly, keeping a fl attened
shape. With the long length of yarn left,
sew the stitches from each side of the
last round together to join, forming a
straight edge. Bring each corner at the
lower edge to the middle to shape
the ear and stitch together. Sew in place
to each side of the head, stitching all
around the lower edges to prevent them
from fl opping over.
Nose
Flatten the nose and sew the 12[16]
stitches from each side of the top edge
together. With the stitched edge at the
top, sew the nose to centre front of hat,
around ⅝in (1.5cm) from the lower edge.
Eyes and spots
Place the small black buttons over the
larger brown buttons and sew in place
for the eyes. Position the spots over the
front and back of the hat. They can be
used with either side facing up so you can
create a symmetrical leopard print pattern
with them or scatter them randomly.
Stitch them in place using the long length
of yarn left at the end.
Finishing touches
If making a crocheted lining, attach the
twisted cords to the hat after inserting
the lining. Weave in all the yarn ends. Make
two twisted cords (see page 154) using A,
each measuring 8[12]in (20[30]cm) long,
using 6[8] strands of yarn. Make two
2[2⅜]in (5[6]cm) pompoms (see page
155) in A and attach each to one end of
the twisted cord, then stitch the other end
of the cord to the tip of the earfl ap.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
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f r o gThis beanie-style hat features a turned-back brim in a ribbed-effect pattern, and is topped by a huge
pair of bulbous eyes. It’s the perfect hat if you want to stand out from the crowd!
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MATERIALS
Hayfi eld Baby Chunky, 70% acrylic, 30% nylon
(170yd/155m per 100g ball)
2[2] x 100g balls in 405 Applebob (A)
1[1] x 100g ball in 400 White (B)
5.5mm (UK5:USI/9) crochet hook
2 x black ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter buttons
for the eyes
2 x black ½in (1.25cm) diameter buttons for
the nostrils
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Small amount of toy stuffi ng
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 5.5mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
SIZES
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METHOD
This pattern starts with the brim, which
is worked in rows of double crochet,
inserting the hook into the back loop only
of each stitch to produce the rib eff ect.
The short edges are joined to form a
ring, and the piece is turned on its side to
fi nish the band of ribbing. The main part
of the hat is in rounds of double crochet,
with the fi rst round of stitches worked
evenly around the edge of the ribbing.
The shaping of the crown is formed by
decreasing the stitches. The eyes are in
rounds of double crochet and are stitched
to the top of the hat. The brim is turned
up and buttons are sewn in place to fi nish
the eyes and nostrils.
RIB
Both sizes
Starting at the side of the rib, with 5.5mm
hook and A, make 16[18] ch.
Row 1: Work 1 dc in second ch from
hook, 1 dc into the next 14[16] ch, turn
(15[17] sts).
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc into the back loop only of each
dc, turn.
The last row forms the rib pattern. Rep
row 2 until work measures 18[20]in
(46[51]cm), turn.
Join short edges
Next: With the short edges together,
make 1 ch, sl st into the back loop of the
fi rst dc and the reverse side of the fi rst
chain stitch at the same time to join.
Continue working a sl st into both stitches
at the same time to the end of the row to
join the seam. This will create a ridge at
the centre back of the hat, which will form
part of the rib when the brim is turned up.
Turn the work to continue.
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
dc2dec
double crochet into back loop only
slip stitch into back loop of double crochet and chain at the same time to join
METHHHHODODODODO
This ppppaaattern startttttsssss wiwiwiwithththt tttthehh brim,mmm which
is worrrrkekekedddd ininin rows of douuuublblblble eee crcrcrc ocococochhehh t,
insertiniining the hohohoookokkok into the backckckck loop only
of each h h h sttttititittch to produce the rrrib eff ect.
The shorttt t edeee ges are joined ttoooo form a
ring, and theee piece is turned d d d on its side to
fi nish the bannnnd ofofofof rrrribibibbingngngng. TTThe main part
of the hat is ininini roundssss of double crochet,
with the fi rstststs round of fff stitches worked
evenly around the edge of the ribbing.
The shaping of the crown is formed by
decreasing the stitches. The eyes are in
rounds of double crochet and are stitched
to the top of the hat. The brim is turned
up and buttons are sewn in place to fi nish
the eyes and nostrils.
KEY
Rep
last
row
unt
il w
ork
mea
sure
s 1
8[2
0]in
(46
[51
]cm
)
Child size
Child size
Foundation chain
Last row of rib
Join short edges
Adult size
Adult size
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Rib
R ib
The following is worked in rounds:
Crown
Round 1 (RS): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 60[66] dc evenly around the
edge of the ribbed brim, sl st to the fi rst
dc (60[66] sts).
Round 2: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 1 dc in each dc, sl st to fi rst dc.
Next: Rep the last round 9[12]
more times.
Rib
R ib
Crown
Adult size
Crown
Child size
Rep round 2
Rep round 2
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Start
Shape crown
Child size – work from 2nd round
of chart to end
Adult size – work from 1st round
of chart to end
Shape crown
Adult size only
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 9 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(60 sts).
Both sizes
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 8 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(54 sts).
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 7 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(48 sts).
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 6 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(42 sts).
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 5 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(36 sts).
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 4 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(30 sts).
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 3 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(24 sts).
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 2 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(18 sts).
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 1 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(12 sts).
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc (6 sts).
Fasten off and weave in the end.
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EYEBALLS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
Starting at the centre of the front of the
eyeball, with 5.5mm hook and B, make
4 ch and sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring.
*Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 5 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst
dc (5 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(10 sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (15 sts).
Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (20 sts).Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc, 3 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(25 sts).
Eyeballs
Adult size – follow chart to end
Child size – follow chart to end
of round 4
Round 5 to end
Child
Round 6 to end
Adult
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st to fi rst dc.
Rep last round twice more.*
Adult size only
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 3 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(20 sts).
Both sizes
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 2 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(15 sts).
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 1 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(10 sts).
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
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EYE SOCKETS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
Starting at the centre of the back of the
eye socket, with 5.5mm hook and A, make
4 ch and sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Work from * to * of the eyeball.
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc into the back loop only of each dc,
sl st to fi rst dc.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
MAKING UP
Eyes
Stuff the eyeballs, weave the remaining
length of yarn through the last round
of stitches and draw up tight before
fastening off . Slip the eyeball inside the
eye socket and use the long length of
yarn left at the end of the socket to sew
it in place. Attach the eyes to the top
of the hat. Sew the large black buttons
to the centre of the eyeballs.
Finishing touches
Weave in all the ends. Sew the small
buttons in place on the front of the hat
for the nostrils.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
Round 6 to end
Round 5 to end
Child
Adult
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r a c c o o nCrocheted in dark grey yarn, the face and mask-like
features of the raccoon are worked in cream and black. The striped cords have the characteristics
of the raccoon’s ringed tail.
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MATERIALS
Wendy Mode Chunky, 50% wool, 50% acrylic
(153yd/140m per 100g ball)
2[2] x 100g balls in 244 Nightfall (A)
1[1] x 100g ball in 202 Vanilla (B)
1[1] x 100g ball in 220 Coal (C)
4.5mm (UK7:US7) and 5.5mm (UK5:USI/9) crochet
hooks
2 x brown ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ½[⅝]in (1.25[1.5]cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Small amount of toy stuffi ng
Thin card to make pompoms
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 5.5mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
SIZES
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Edging
Join pieces
METHOD
The main part of the hat is crocheted in
one colour. The facial features are made
in two curved sections worked in rows
of double crochet that are shaped by
increasing the stitches. The two pieces
are joined using the main colour yarn and
attached to the front of the hat. The ears
are also made in two pieces and joined
with a crocheted edging in a contrast
colour. The button-shaped nose is worked
in rounds. The twisted cords are made in
two colours to produce the stripes, and
the hat is fi nished with buttons for eyes
and big pompoms.
MAIN PIECE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 5.5mm
hook and A, follow the pattern for the
leopard hat main piece on page 14.
EARFLAP FACINGS (MAKE 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
With 5.5mm hook and A, follow the
earfl ap facing pattern as for the leopard
hat on page 18.
Edging
With 4.5mm hook and A, follow edging
pattern for the earfl ap facing on page 18.
FACE
Both sizes
With 5.5mm hook and B, make 2 ch.
Row 1: Work 2[3] dc into second ch from
hook, turn (2[3] sts).
Child size only
Row 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) twice, turn (4 sts).
Row 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) twice, turn (6 sts).
Row 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) twice, turn (8 sts).
Join in C.
Row 5: With C, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc into each dc, turn.
Row 6 (inc): With C, make 1 ch (does
not count as a st), (dc2inc, 3 dc) twice,
turn (10 sts).
Row 7 (inc): With C, make 1 ch (does
not count as a st), (dc2inc, 4 dc) twice,
turn (12 sts).
Row 8 (inc): With C, make 1 ch (does
not count as a st), (dc2inc, 5 dc) twice,
turn (14 sts).
Change to B.
Row 9 (inc): With B, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), (dc2inc, 6 dc) twice, turn
(16 sts).
Row 10: With B, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), work 1 dc into each dc, turn.
METHODDDOD
The main ppppart of the hhhhatatatatat isssss cccrc ocheeeted in
one colour.. The facial featutututures araa e made
in two curveeeed sections workkkek d iin rows
of double crocococo het that areeee shhahahapepp d by
increasing the ssstitches.s.s. TTTTheeee ttttwowww pieces
are joined usinggg tttthehehehe main cococ loooouruu yarn and
attached to thththheee frrrrrooont of the hhhaaat. The ears
are also mmmadadada e in two pieces ananana d joined
with a cccrororr cheted edging in aaa contrast
colourrrr.. TTThe button-shapeeed d d nnose is worked
in roundddds.s.s.s TTTTheheheheh tttttwiwww sted cccororords are made in
two colourururu s to prodddud cecece ttthe stripes, and
the hat issss fi nishedddd wiwiwiiththth buttons for eyes
and big pompmpmpooooms.
MAIN PIECEEE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 5.5mm
J
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2incFace
Child size
Start face
Work into each dc of both pieces at the same time to join
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Row 11 (inc): With B, make 1 ch (does
not count as a st), (dc2inc, 5 dc) 3 times,
turn (21 sts).
Both sizes
Edging
Join in A.
Next (RS): With A, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), work 1 dc in each of the
16[21] dc, do not turn. Work 10[11]
dc evenly down the edge of the piece,
work 3 dc into the chain at the end, work
10[11] dc evenly up the edge of the
other side, sl st into the fi rst dc
(39[46] sts).
Fasten off .
Make one more to match the fi rst.Join pieces
Place the right sides together, matching
the curved and straight edges. With
5.5mm hook, rejoin A and, starting at the
Adult size only
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc into each dc, turn.
Row 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc) 3 times, turn (6 sts).
Row 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc, 1 dc) 3 times, turn (9 sts).
Join in C.
Row 5 (inc): With C, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 3 times, turn
(12 sts).
Rows 6–7: With C, make 1 ch (does
not count as a st), work 1 dc into each
dc, turn.
Row 8 (inc): With C, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), (dc2inc, 3 dc) 3 times, turn
(15 sts).
Row 9: With C, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc into each dc, turn.
Change to B.
Row 10 (inc): With B, make 1 ch (does
not count as a st), (dc2inc, 4 dc) 3 times,
turn (18 sts).
corner of the curve, work 1 dc into each
of the 12[13] dc down the straight edges
of both pieces at the same time to join.
Fasten off .
EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
With 5.5mm hook and A, make 2 ch.
Row 1: Work 3 dc into second ch from
hook, turn (3 sts).
Row 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc, dc2inc, turn (5 sts).
Row 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, dc2inc,
turn (7 sts).
Row 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 5 dc, dc2inc,
turn (9 sts).
Row 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, dc2inc,
turn (11 sts).
Row 6 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 9 dc, dc2inc,
turn (13 sts).Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc in next 11 dc, dc2inc, turn
(15 sts).
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc in next 13 dc, dc2inc, turn
(17 sts).
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Rep last row once more. Do not fasten off .
Face
Adult size
Start faceWork into each dc of both pieces at the same time to join
Edgi
ng
Join pieces
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NOSE
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and C, make 4 ch and
sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 5[6] dc into ring, sl st into fi rst dc
(5[6] sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 5[6] times, sl st into fi rst dc
(10[12] sts).
Rounds 3–4: 1 ch (does not count as a
st), work 1 dc into each dc, sl st to fi rst dc.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
Join ear pieces
Place the two ear pieces together with
the wrong sides together. With 5.5mm
hook and B, working into the stitches
of the inner and outer ear pieces at the
same time to join, make 1 ch, work 1 dc
into each of the next 9[11] dc, dc2inc,
1 dc into each of the next 9[11] dc. Fasten
off , leaving a length of yarn at the end.
Edging
Next (RS): Make 1 ch, work 1 dc into
each stitch up the edge of the next 8[10]
rows, work 3 dc into the ch at the tip of
the ear, 1 dc into each stitch down the
edge of the next 8[10] rows.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
Make one more ear piece to match the fi rst.
Ear
Child size
Edging
Start ear
Join ear pieces – work into each dc of both pieces at the same time to join
Ear
Adult size
Edging
Start ear
Join ear pieces – work into each dc of both pieces at the same time to join
Nose
Adult size
Nose
Child size
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Ears
Push a thin layer of stuffi ng into the
ears. With the length of yarn left after
fastening off the edging, sew the lower
edges of the inner and outer pieces
together. Bring the two corners of each
side from the lower edge of the ear to
the middle to shape and stitch to hold
in place, using the length of yarn B that
was left after fastening off . Sew the ears
to the main section of the hat, stitching
all around the lower edges to keep them
securely in place.
Finishing touches
If making a crocheted lining, attach the
twisted cords to the hat after inserting
the lining. Weave in all the yarn ends.
Place the small black buttons over the
larger brown buttons and sew in place for
the eyes. Make two 8[12]in (20[30]cm)-
long striped twisted cords (see page 154)
using 3[4] strands each of yarn B and
C. Make two 2[2⅜]in (5[6]cm) pompoms
(see page 155) in A and attach each to
one end of the twisted cord, then stitch
the other end of the cord to the tip
of the earfl ap.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each of the 10[12] dc across the
back of the hat, ***with wrong sides
together, working into the stitches of
the earfl ap and earfl ap facing at the
same time to join, miss the fi rst dc of the
earfl ap facing and work 1 dc into each
of the next 10[12] dc, dc2inc, 1 dc into
next dc, dc2inc, 1 dc into each of the next
10[12] dc, miss the last dc of the earfl ap
facing***, work 1 dc into each of the
next 24 dc across the front of the hat,
rep from *** to *** to fi nish the edging to
join the second earfl ap and earfl ap facing
(84[94] sts).
Sl st to next st and fasten off .
Using a darning or tapestry needle
and the long length of yarn left after
fastening off , slip stitch the top edge
of the earfl ap facings to the inside of
the main piece.
Nose
Weave the length of yarn left after
fastening off the nose through the last
round of stitches. Pull the yarn to gather
the opening and stitch securely. This will
produce a fl attened, round button-shaped
nose. Sew the nose in place, just above
the edging.
MAKING UP
Edging
With right side of work facing, using
4.5mm hook and A, rejoin yarn to the back
of the hat by the second earfl ap.
Next: Work 1 dc in each of the 10[12] dc
across the back of the hat, work 1 dc into
each stitch down the edge of the next
9[11] rows of the fi rst earfl ap, ** in the
next 3 dc along the lower edge of the
earfl ap work dc2inc, 1 dc, dc2inc; work
1 dc into each stitch at the edge of the
next 9[11] rows up the other side of the
earfl ap**. Do not fasten off .Join face
Child size only
Work 1 dc in next dc.
Both sizes
With the wrong side of the face to the
right side of the front of the hat and the
lower edges aligned, work 1 dc in each
of the next 22[24] dc of both the face
edging and the front of the hat at the
same time to join.
Child size only
Work 1 dc in next dc.
Both sizes
Work 1 dc into each stitch down the edge
of the next 9[11] rows of the second
earfl ap, rep from ** to ** to fi nish the
edging on the second earfl ap, sl st to fi rst
dc (80[90] sts).
If making a crocheted lining, fasten off
and miss out the next round of edging.
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d e e rHere is the perfect accessory to keep you warm on
a breezy walk in the forest. Topped with a pair of antlers, this doe-eyed woodland creature
is crocheted in a lightweight yarn.
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MATERIALS
King Cole Magnum Lightweight Chunky 25% wool,
75% acrylic (120yd/110m per 100g ball)
2[2] x 100g balls in 366 Brown (A)
1[2] x 100g ball in 316 Pebble (B)
1[1] x 100g ball in 187 Charcoal (C)
4.5mm (UK7:US7) and 5.5mm (UK5:USI/9) crochet
hooks
2 x dark brown ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter
buttons
2 x black ½[⅝]in (1.25[1.5]cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Small amount of toy stuffi ng
Thin card to make tassels
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 5.5mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
SIZES
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METHOD
The main piece is crocheted in rounds
of double crochet with the earfl aps
worked in rows. The ears are made in
two pieces each, crocheted in rows and
stitched together before attaching to the
hat. Unlike the ears in most of the other
projects, they are not stuff ed at all. The
antlers, muzzle and nose are crocheted on
a smaller hook to produce a tighter stitch
and denser fabric. The antlers and muzzle
are stuff ed, and the hat is fi nished off
with button eyes stitched over crocheted
patches, and large tassels hanging from
twisted cords.
MAIN PIECE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 5.5mm
hook and A, follow the pattern for the
leopard hat main piece on page 14.
Earflap facings (make 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
With 5.5mm hook and B, follow the
earfl ap facing pattern as for the leopard
hat on page 18.
Edging
With 4.5mm hook and B, follow edging
pattern for the earfl ap facing on page 18.
EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
With 5.5mm hook and A, make 2 ch.
Work rows 1–10 of the rabbit ears pattern
on page 134.
Adult size only
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc in next 11 dc, dc2inc, turn
(15 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc in next 13 dc, dc2inc, turn
(17 sts).Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Rep last row 3 more times.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
MEETHTHODD
The e mamain piecece is crocheheteted d inn rrououndndss
of double crocochet withh tthehe eearrfl fl apaps s
worked in rowsw . The ears aree mmadade in
two pieces eaca h, crocheteded in rows andd
stitched togettheh r before attaching to tthe
hat. Unlike the eaears in moost of the otheh r
projects, they aree not stuuff ed at all. TThe
antlers, muzzle andd nosee arere ccrochhete ed on
a smaller hook to prodo ucu e a tighhteer r sts itch
and denser fabric. TThehe antlers aandn mmuzu zle
are stuff ed, and thee hhat is fi nished off ff
with button eyes sstit tched over crocheteded
patches, and largege tassels hanging from
twisted cords.
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Shape top of antler
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2dec, work 1 dc in next dc, (dc2inc)
twice, work 1 dc in next dc, dc2dec, sl st
into fi rst dc.
Next: Rep last round 2 more times.
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2dec, work 1 dc in next 4 dc, dc2dec, sl
st into fi rst dc (6 sts).
Break yarn and weave through the last
round of stitches, draw up to gather and
fasten off .Finish first and second points
Rejoin yarn to remaining round of 6 sts
after dividing for the second point.
*Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Rep last round 3[4] more times. Break
yarn and weave through the last round
of stitches, draw up to gather and
fasten off .*
Rejoin yarn to the 6 sts remaining for the
fi rst point. Rep from * to *.
ANTLERS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and B, make 15 ch and
sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 18 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst dc
(18 sts).
Round 2 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2dec, 4 dc) 3 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (15 sts).
Round 3 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2dec, 3 dc) 3 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (12 sts).
Round 4: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Next: Rep last round 2[4] more times.Divide for first point
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc) 3 times, miss 6 dc, (dc2inc) 3
times, sl st into fi rst dc.
Continue on these 12 sts.
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Next: Rep last round 1[2] more times.
Divide for second point
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, work 1 dc in next 2 dc, miss next
6 dc, dc2inc, work 1 dc in next 2 dc, sl st
into fi rst dc.
Continue on these 8 sts.
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Next: Rep last round 3[4] more times.
INNER EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
With 5.5mm hook and B, make 2 ch.
Work rows 1–10 of the rabbit inner ears
pattern on page 136.
Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, dc2inc, turn
(11 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Rep last row once.
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc in next 9 dc, dc2inc, turn
(13 sts).Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Rep last row 3 more times.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
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Finish first and
second points
Rep
last
roun
d 3[
4] ti
mes
Previous
r o u n d
Antlers
Both sizes
Divide for first point
Rep
last
roun
d 2[
4] t
imes
Rep last
round 1[2] times
Rep last
round 3[4
] tim
es
Previous round
Previous round
Start
Start
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
dc2dec
Both sizes
Divide for second point
Start
Previous
r o u n d
Shape top of antler
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Child size only
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Both sizes
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc, 2 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(24 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(30 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
EYE PATCHES (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
Starting at the centre of the patch, with
4.5mm hook and B, make 4 ch and sl st to
fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 8 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst
dc (8 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 8 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(16 sts).
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn.
MUZZLE
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and B, make 4 ch and
sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 6 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst
dc (6 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(12 sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (18 sts).
Eye patches
Muzzle
Child size
Nose
Child size
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Antlers and ears
With RS together sew the inner to the
outer ear, leaving lower edge open. Turn
RS out, positioning the inner ear so it sits
centrally with a slight overlap each side
of the larger outer piece. Join the lower
edges. Bring the two corners of each side
from the lower edge of the ear to the
middle to shape. Stitch to hold in place.
Attach to the main section of the hat,
sewing all around the lower edge to keep
them securely in place. Stuff the antlers
fi rmly, using a pencil or knitting needle to
push the stuffi ng right into the ends. Sew
to the top of the hat, in between the ears,
stitching all around the lower edges.
Finishing touches
If making a crocheted lining, attach the
twisted cords to the hat after inserting
the lining. Sew the patches to the hat, just
above the muzzle with the wrong sides
facing up. Place the small black buttons
over the larger brown buttons and sew
in place over the patches for the eyes.
Weave in all the yarn ends. Make two
twisted cords (see page 154) using A, each
measuring 8[12]in (20[30]cm) long, using
6[8] strands of yarn. Make two tassels
(see page 155) measuring 4[5⅛]in (10[13]
cm) long in C, and attach each to one end
of the twisted cord. Stitch the other end of
the cord to the tip of the earfl ap.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
MAKING UP
Edging
With right side of work facing, using
4.5mm hook and B, rejoin yarn to the
back of the hat by the second earfl ap
and follow the edging pattern as for the
leopard hat on page 23.
Muzzle and nose
Use the long length of yarn left after
fastening off to stitch the muzzle to the
front of the hat, positioning it just above
the edging, leaving a small opening. Push
some stuffi ng into the opening to shape
the muzzle before stitching it down.
Sew the nose in place, horizontally,
just above the centre of the muzzle.
NOSE
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and C, make 5 ch.
Round 1: 1 dc into second ch from hook,
1 dc in next 2 ch, 2 dc in end ch, 1 dc
down reverse side of ch, sl st into fi rst dc
(8 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc, dc2inc) twice, sl st into
fi rst dc (12 sts).
Adult size only
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 4 dc, dc2inc) twice, sl st into
fi rst dc (16 sts).
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
Muzzle
Adult size
Nose
Adult size
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s h e e pA bobble pattern forms the coat of this woolly chap.
Make a whole flock for all the family or swap the black yarn for more of the cream to create
a different breed of sheep.
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MATERIALS
King Cole Merino Blend Chunky, 100% superwash
wool (74yd/67m per 50g ball)
4[4] x 50g balls in 919 Cream (A)
2[2] x 50g balls in 913 Black (B)
5mm (UK6:USH/8) and 6mm (UK4:USJ/10) crochet
hooks
2 x white ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ½[⅝]in (1.25[1.5]cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Thin card to make pompoms
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 6mm hook.
13 sts and 11 rows to 4 in (10cm) over pattern on
6mm hook.
Use larger or smaller hook if necessary to obtain
correct tension.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATION
Make bobble (mb)
The bobble pattern appears on the reverse side of
the hat as you crochet. Yarn round hook, insert hook
into next st, catch yarn and draw back through stitch
(3 loops on hook), catch yarn again and draw through
2 loops (2 loops on hook), *yrh, insert hook into same
st, catch yarn and draw back through stitch (4 loops
on hook), catch yarn and draw through 2 loops*
(3 loops on hook), repeat from * to * 2 more times
(5 loops on hook), yrh, draw through all 5 loops.
SIZES
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METHOD
The hat is started from the top of the
crown and worked in rounds. The pattern
is formed on the reverse side of the
hat, so the wrong side of the work will
be facing you when the bobbles are
crocheted. The shaping of the face
is crocheted in rows with individual balls
of yarn joined in to work each section of
colour separately. The ears are worked
in rounds of double crochet and are
not stuff ed, but are stitched into shape
before attaching to the hat. Button eyes
and an embroidered nose fi nish the look
along with twisted cords and pompoms.
MAIN PIECE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 6mm
hook and A, make 4 ch and sl st to fi rst ch
to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 6 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst
dc (6 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count
as a st), 1 dc in fi rst dc, mb in the same
dc, (1 dc in next dc, mb in the same dc)
5 times, sl st into fi rst dc (12 sts/6 dc
and 6 bobbles).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count
as a st), (dc2inc) 12 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (24 sts).
Round 4: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
1 dc in fi rst dc, mb in next dc, (1 dc, mb)
11 times, sl st into fi rst dc (12 dc and
12 bobbles).
Round 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 12 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (36 sts).
Round 6: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
1 dc in fi rst dc, mb in next dc, (1 dc, mb)
17 times, sl st into fi rst dc (18 dc and
18 bobbles).
METHTT OD
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isisiis formememed on thhheh rrrevevevverse side offff tttthe
hahahaat,t,t,t, so the wrononng side of the wowowowork will
be ffffacaaa ing you whwww en the bobbleseseses are
crocheheheeted. The sssshaping of theeee face
is crocheteee ed in rorooowswswsw with indididid vvvidual balls
of yarn joinnnnededede in nnn to wororrrkkkk eaeaeaeaccchc section of
colour separatttteleee y. The earararars arararareeee worked
in rounds of ddddouooo ble crocheett anddd aara e
not stuff ed, bbbbutuuu are stitched intoooo sssshape
before attacaccchihh ng to the hat. Buttotototon eyes
and an embmbbmbroidered nose fi nish tttthhehh look
along withhhh ttttwisted cords andddd pompoooms.
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
dc2dec
bobble (mb)
Yarn A
Yarn B
Main piece
Adult size
Child size
Follow chart to end of round 10
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Row 6: With A, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc in next 19[21] dc, with
B, work 1 dc in next 22[24] dc, with A,
work 1 dc in next 19[21] dc, turn.
Row 7: With A, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), (1 dc, mb) 9[10] times, with B,
work 1 dc in next 24[26] dc, with A, work
(mb, 1dc) 9[10] times, turn.
Row 8: With A, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc in next 18[20] dc, with
B, work 1 dc in next 24[26] dc, with A,
work 1 dc in next 18[20] dc, turn.
Row 9: As row 7.
Row 10: As row 8.
Continue in yarn A.
Shape face
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
The following is worked in rows:
Row 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc
in fi rst dc, mb in next dc, (1 dc, mb) 11[12]
times, join in yarn B and work 1 dc in next
12[14] dc, join in a new ball of A here and
work (mb, 1dc) 12[13] times, turn.
Row 2: With A, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc in next 23[25] dc, with
B, work 1 dc in next 14[16] dc, with A,
work 1 dc in next 23[25] dc, turn.
Row 3: With A, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), (1 dc, mb) 11[12] times, with B,
work 1 dc in next 16[18] dc, with A, work
(mb, 1dc) 11[12] times, turn.
Row 4: With A, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc in next 21[23] dc, with
B, work 1 dc in next 18[20] dc, with A,
work 1 dc in next 21[23] dc, turn.
Row 5: With A, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), (1 dc, mb) 10[11] times, with B,
work 1 dc in next 20[22] dc, with A, work
(mb, 1dc) 10[11] times, turn.
Round 7 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 12 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (48 sts).
Round 8: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
1 dc in fi rst dc, mb in next dc, (1 dc, mb)
23 times, sl st into fi rst dc (24 dc and
24 bobbles).
Round 9 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 3 dc) 12 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (60 sts).
Round 10: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), 1 dc in fi rst dc, mb in next dc, (1 dc,
mb) 29 times, sl st into fi rst dc (30 dc and
30 bobbles).Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc, 9 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(66 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
1 dc in fi rst dc, mb in next dc, (1 dc, mb)
32 times, sl st into fi rst dc (33 dc and
33 bobbles).
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Shape face
Adult size
From previous round of main part
to row 10 of shape face
Shape face
Child size
From round 10 of main piece
to row 10 of shape face
Previous round
Next
Next
Previous round
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First earflap
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc
in fi rst 6[7] dc, (mb in next dc, 1 dc) 6[7]
times, turn.
*Next (RS) (dec): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2dec) twice, 1 dc in next 5[7] dc,
(dc2dec) twice, turn (9[11] sts).
Adult size only
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
1 dc in fi rst dc, (mb in next dc, 1 dc)
5 times, turn.
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 7 dc, dc2dec,
turn (9 sts).
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
1 dc in fi rst dc, (mb in next dc, 1 dc)
4 times, turn.
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 5 dc, dc2dec,
turn (7 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
1 dc in fi rst dc, (mb in next dc, 1 dc)
3 times, turn.
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 3 dc, dc2dec,
turn (5 sts).
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2dec, mb in next dc, dc2dec,
turn (3 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc.*
Fasten off .
Second earflap
Next: With wrong side of hat facing and
B, work 1 dc in each of the next 24 dc
across the front of the hat, with A, work
1 dc in next dc, (mb in next dc, 1 dc) 6[7]
times, turn.
Next: Work from * to * of fi rst earfl ap.
Fasten off .
Earflaps
Adult size
Earflaps
Child size
Row 10 of shape face Start second earfl ap here
Start second earfl ap here
First earfl ap
First earfl apRow 10 of shape face
Start
Start
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other side of the earfl ap**, work 1 dc into
each of the next 24 dc across the front of
the hat, work 9[11] dc evenly down the
side of the fi rst earfl ap, rep from ** to **
to fi nish the edging on the fi rst earfl ap,
sl st to fi rst dc (80[90] sts).
If making a crocheted lining, fasten off
and miss out the next round of edging.
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each of the 10[12] dc across the
back of the hat, ***with wrong sides
together, working into the stitches of
the earfl ap and earfl ap facing at the
same time to join, miss the fi rst dc of the
earfl ap facing and work 1 dc into each
of the next 10[12] dc, dc2inc, 1 dc into
next dc, dc2inc, 1 dc into each of the next
10[12] dc, miss the last dc of the earfl ap
facing***, work 1 dc into each of the next
24 dc across the front of the hat, rep
from *** to *** to fi nish the edging to join
the remaining earfl ap and earfl ap facing
(84[94] sts).
Sl st to next st and fasten off .
Using a darning or tapestry needle
and the long length of yarn left after
fastening off , slip stitch the top edge of
the earfl ap facings to the inside of the
main piece.
EARFLAP FACINGS (MAKE 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
With 6mm hook and A, follow the earfl ap
facing pattern as for the leopard hat on
page 18.
Edging
With 5mm hook and A, follow edging
pattern for the earfl ap facing on page 18.
EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the ear, with 6mm
hook and B, make 4 ch and sl st to fi rst ch
to form a ring.
Follow the instructions and the chart as
for the giraff e ears on page 116.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn.
MAKING UP
Edging
Sew together the back seam of the hat.
With right side of work facing, using 5mm
hook and A, rejoin yarn to the back of the
hat by the fi rst earfl ap.
Next: Work 1 dc in each of the 10[12] dc
across the back of the hat, work 9[11]
dc evenly down the side of the second
earfl ap, **working in the next 3 dc along
the lower edge of the earfl ap, dc2inc,
1 dc, dc2inc; work 9[11] dc evenly up the
Ears
With the long length of yarn left, sew the
stitches from each side of the last round
of the ear together to join. Bring each
corner of the ear to the middle to shape
and stitch together. Work a running stitch
around the lower edge and draw up the
yarn to gather the stitches. Sew the ears
in place to each side of the head, stitching
all around the lower edges to attach them
securely to the hat.
Finishing touches
If making a crocheted lining, attach the
twisted cords to the hat after inserting
the lining. Weave in all the yarn ends.
Place the small black buttons over the
larger white buttons and sew in place on
the face for the eyes. Embroider the nose
with a single fl y stitch (see page 155)
using yarn A. Make two twisted cords (see
page 154) using B, each measuring 8[12]
in (20[30]cm) long, using 6[8] strands
of yarn. Make two 2[2⅜]in (5[6]cm)
pompoms (see page 155) in A and attach
each to one end of the twisted cord, then
stitch the other end of the cord to the tip
of the earfl ap. Weave the ends of yarn
from the cords through the stitches of
the earfl ap facings to prevent the black
showing through the front of the earfl aps.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
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Making up
Edging
Adult size
Work stitches evenly on each side of the earfl aps on fi rst round of edging
Second earfl ap
First earfl ap
Back seam
Start
FR
ON
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Making up
Edging
Child size
Work stitches evenly on each side of the earfl aps on fi rst round of edging
Second earfl ap
First earfl ap
Back seam
Start
FR
ON
T
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p a r r o tBrighten up a dull day with a vibrant-coloured parrot
hat and add some tropical fun to your winter wardrobe. This parrot even has feathery wings
made with a special crochet stitch.
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MATERIALS
King Cole Merino Blend Chunky, 100% superwash
wool (74yd/67m per 50g ball)
3[3] x 50g balls in 921 Red (A)
2[2] x 50g balls in 859 Saxe (B)
1[1] x 50g ball in 928 Old Gold (C)
1[1] x 50g ball in 919 Cream (D)
Oddment of chunky yarn in black (E)
5mm (UK6:USH/8) and 6mm (UK4:USJ/10) crochet
hooks
2 x black ⅝in (1.5cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Small amount of toy stuffi ng
Thin card to make tassels
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 6mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
SIZES
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p a r r o t
METHOD
The main piece is worked in rounds
with the earfl aps and facings in rows of
double crochet. The spirals on the top
of the hat, wings, eyes and beak use a
smaller hook to produce a tighter stitch.
The pattern that creates the feathery
wings is crocodile stitch, which is formed
by crocheting around the posts of the
stitches on the previous row. The eyes
are shaped by working in rounds of
double crochet, half treble and treble
stitches. The beak is a crocheted circle
that is folded, stuff ed and stitched to
make a simple curved shape. The hat is
fi nished off with small buttons, twisted
cords and tassels.
MAIN PIECE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 6mm
hook and A, follow the pattern for the
leopard hat main piece on page 14.
EARFLAP FACINGS (MAKE 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
With 6mm hook and B, follow the earfl ap
facing pattern as for the leopard hat on
page 18.
Edging
With 5mm hook and A, follow edging
pattern for the earfl ap facing on page 18.
Spirals
With 5mm hook and B, join the yarn to a
dc in the fi rst round at the top of the hat.
Next: *Make 11[13] ch, 2 dc into second
ch from hook, 2 dc into each of the next
9[11] ch, sl st into the same dc at the top
of the hat; rep from * once more, sl st into
next dc.
Next: Rep from * to make 2 spirals in each
of the remaining 5 dc at the top of the
hat (12 spirals).
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Follow the chart for the spirals on the
duck hat, page 79.
Wings (make 2)
Starting at the tip of the wing, with 5mm
hook and B, make 9 ch.
Following the pattern for the owl wings
on page 124, work rows 1–6 in B.
Work rows 7–12 in C.
Work rows 13 to end in A.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
METHOD
The main piece iiiissss wowowoworkrkrkrkkedee in rorororounuuu ds
with the earfl aps and facingssss in rrrrowoooo s of
double crochet. Thhhhe spirals onnnn tttthehh ttttopooo
of the hat, wings, eeeyes and beeeakakakaka uuuusesesese aaaa
smaller hook to prodooo uce a tighhttet rrr stststititititchchchch.
The pattern that ccccrererereataaa es theee ffffeaaaathery yyy
wings is crocodidididilelelele stitccch,h,h,h, wwwwhihh ch issss fofofoformed
by crochetetetetinininingggg around thehhh posts oooof fff the
stitchchchheseee on the previoooouuus row. ThThThThe eyes
arararara e shshshshaped by working innn rrrrouououo nds of
dodododouubu le crochet, haaaalflflff ttttrrreble and treble
stststtitches. The bebebebeakakakaka is a crocheted circle
that is fooooldldlddedededed, , , ststststuff ed and stitched to
makeee aaa sssimimimmplplplp e eee cucc rved shape. The hat is
fi nishedddd ooooff ff ffff wwwwith small buttons, twisted
cords and tassels.
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EYES (MAKE 2)
With 5mm hook and D, make 4 ch and sl st
to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 6[7] dc into ring, sl st to fi rst dc
(6[7] sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc into the fi rst dc, htr2inc into
the next dc, (tr2inc) 2[3] times, htr2inc,
dc2inc, sl st to fi rst dc (12[14] sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 3[4] times, htr2inc into
the next dc, (tr2inc) 4[4] times, htr2inc,
(dc2inc) 3[4] times, sl st to fi rst dc
(24[28] sts).
Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), 1 dc in next 8[9] sts, htr2inc, 1 tr
into the next 2[3] sts, (tr2inc) 2[2] times,
1 tr in next 2[3] sts, htr2inc, 1 dc into the
next 8[9] sts, sl st to fi rst dc (28[32] sts).
Join in yarn A.
Round 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 1 dc in next 6[8] sts, (dc2inc,
2dc) 6[6] times, 1 dc in next 4[6] sts, sl st
to fi rst dc, turn (34[38] sts).
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn A
at the end.
Eye
Adult size
Eye
Child size
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
dc2dec
htr2inc
treble (tr)
tr2inc
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BEAK
With 5mm hook and E, make 4 ch and join
with a sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 6[7] dc into the ring (6[7] sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (dc2inc) 6[7] times, sl st to the fi rst dc
(12[14] sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 6[7] times, sl st to the
fi rst dc (18[21] sts).
Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 6[7] times, sl st to the
fi rst dc (24[28] sts).
Round 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (dc2inc, 3 dc) 6[7] times, sl st to the
fi rst dc (30[35] sts).
Round 6 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (dc2inc, 4 dc) 6[7] times, sl st to the
fi rst dc (36[42] sts).
Sl st to next st and fasten off leaving a
long length of yarn.
Key
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
Beak
Child size
Beak
Adult size
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MAKING UP
Edging
With right side of work facing, using
5mm hook and A, rejoin yarn to the back
of the hat by the second earfl ap and
follow the edging pattern as for the
leopard hat on page 23.
Eyes
Position the eyes on the front of the hat
with the wider part just above the edging
and sew all around the edges using the
length of yarn left after fastening off .
Work a few stitches into the centre to
hold them in place with matching yarn.
Sew a button to each, inside the fi rst
round of crochet, to fi nish the eyes.
Finishing touches
Weave in all the yarn ends. Make two
twisted cords (see page 154) using B,
each measuring 8[12]in (20[30]cm) long,
using 6[8] strands of yarn. Make two
tassels (see page 155) measuring 4[5⅛]
in (10[13]cm) long in B, and attach each
to one end of the twisted cord, then
stitch the other end of the cord to the
tip of the earfl ap.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
Beak
Fold the crocheted circle in half. With the
length of yarn left after fastening off ,
stitch the curved edges together, leaving
a small opening. Push a little stuffi ng
through the opening to fi ll the beak before
stitching closed. Sew the beak in place
in between the eyes with the curved
side facing out, stitching all around it to
secure it in position.
Wings
If making a crocheted lining, attach the
wings and twisted cords to the ear fl aps
after inserting the lining. Press the wings
with a cool iron. Position each wing over
an earfl ap and sew in place, matching the
colours of the yarn.
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z e b r aThis smart zebra hat in monochrome stripes with
its matching fringed mane and twisted cords is great fun to wear. The detailed ears and nose with its
embroidered nostrils make it especially cute.
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MATERIALS
James C Brett Chunky with Merino, 70% acrylic,
20% siliconized soft polyamide, 10% merino
wool (164yd/150m per 100g ball)
1[1] x 100g ball in CM1 (A)
2[2] x 100g balls in CM2 (B)
4.5mm (UK7:US7), 5mm (UK6:USH/8) and 6mm
(UK4:USJ/10) crochet hooks
2 x white ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ½[⅝]in (1.25[1.5]cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Small amount of toy stuffi ng
Thin card to make tassels
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 6mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
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METHOD
The stripes are produced by alternating
yarns every two rows. The black part
of the ears is worked in rounds of double
crochet with the white inners worked
separately in rows and stitched on.
The nose is crocheted using a smaller
hook to create a fi rmer fabric and then
stuff ed to give it shape and fi nished
with embroidered nostrils. A striped band
worked in rows of double crochet with a
fringe attached to one long edge forms
the zebra’s mane, which is stitched to the
top and down the back of the hat.
MAIN PIECE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 6mm
hook and A, make 4 ch and sl st to fi rst ch
to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 6 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst
dc (6 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count
as a st), (dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (12 sts).
Join in yarn B.
Round 3 (inc): With B, make 1 ch (does
not count as a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 6 times,
sl st into fi rst dc (18 sts).
Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (24 sts).
Round 5 (inc): With A, make 1 ch (does
not count as a st), (dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times, sl
st into fi rst dc (30 sts).
Round 6 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (dc2inc, 4 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(36 sts).
Round 7 (inc): With B, make 1 ch (does
not count as a st), (dc2inc, 5 dc) 6 times,
sl st into fi rst dc (42 sts).
Round 8 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 6 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (48 sts).
Continue, following the pattern from
round 9 of the leopard hat on page 14,
alternating yarn A and B as before and
fi nishing the last round of the child size
in B and the last 2 rounds of the adult
size in A.
First earflap
Both sizes
Next: With B, starting at the centre back,
1 ch (does not count as a st), work 1 dc in
next 5[6] dc.
The following is worked in rows:
Row 1 (RS): With B, work 1 dc in next
13[15] dc, turn.
Adult size only
Next (WS) (dec): With B, make 1 ch (does
not count as a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next
11 dc, dc2dec, turn, 1 ch (does not count
as a st).
Join in yarn A.
Next: With A, work 1 dc in next
13 dc, turn.
Both sizes
Next (dec): Continue as before, following
the earfl ap pattern from * to * on page
16, and at the same time changing colour
every two rows.
Work the last row of the earfl ap in child
size in B.
Fasten off .
Second earflap
Next: With right side facing, rejoin B to
the front of the hat. Work 1 dc in each
of the 24 dc across the front of the hat.
Complete the second earfl ap, following
the pattern as for the leopard on page 16
and alternating the colours so the stripes
match the fi rst earfl ap.
METHODD
The stripess are prp odducceded bby y alalteternrnata ing
yarns every y two rows. ThThe e blblacack k papart
of the ears is worked in rrououndnds ofof ddouble
crochet withth the white innnneers woorkrked
separately inn rows and stititctchehedd onon.
The nose is crcroco heted ussining g aa smsmaller
hook to createte aa fifi rmemerr fabrbricic aandn then
stuff ed to givve it sshape andd fifinished
with embroiddereded nostrils. AA sstriped band
worked in rorows of double crorochc et with a
fringe atttaca hed to one long ededge forms
the zebrra’a’s mane, which is stitctched to the
top andd dod wn the back of the hhaat.
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Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 5 dc, dc2inc,
turn (9 sts).
Both sizes
Next: As row 2.
Next: Rep last row 1[3] more times.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
INNER EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
With 6mm hook and A, make 2 ch.
Row 1: Work 3 dc into second ch from
hook, turn (3 sts).
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Row 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc, dc2inc, turn (5 sts).
Row 4: As row 2.
Row 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, dc2inc,
turn (7 sts).
Row 6: As row 2.
EARFLAP FACINGS (MAKE 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
With 6mm hook and A, follow the earfl ap
facing pattern as for the leopard hat on
page 18.
Edging
With 5mm hook and B, follow the edging
pattern for the earfl ap facing on page 18.
EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the ear, with 6mm
hook and B, make 4 ch and sl st to fi rst
ch to form a ring.
Follow the instructions and the chart as
for the giraff e ears on page 116.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn.
Inner ear
Adult sizeInner ear
Child size
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
Next
Next
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Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (24 sts).
Round 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (30 sts).
NOSE
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and B, make 4 ch
and join with a sl st to the fi rst ch to
form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 6 dc into ring, sl st to fi rst dc (6 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(12 sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (18 sts).
Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 4 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (36 sts).
Both sizes
Next round: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, sl st to fi rst dc.
Rep last round 4[6] more times.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn at
the end.
Nose
Adult size
Child size – follow
chart to end of
round 5
Nose
Child size – round 5 to end
Rep last
round 4 times
Rep
last
roun
d 6
times
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MANE
With 6mm hook and B, make 3 ch.
Row 1: Work 1 dc into second ch from
hook, 1 dc in next ch, turn (2[2] sts).
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Join in A and rep row 2 twice.
Using yarn B, rep row 2 twice.
Continue in this way, working 2 rows
of double crochet and at the same time
alternating yarn A and B to create the
stripes until you have completed
30[34] rows.
Fasten off .
MAKING UP
Edging
With right side of work facing, using 5mm
hook and B, rejoin yarn to the back of the
hat by the second earfl ap and follow the
edging pattern as for the leopard hat on
page 23. Fasten off and slip stitch the top
edge of the earfl ap facings to the inside
of the main piece using yarn A.
Ears
Push a thin layer of stuffi ng into the ears,
keeping the shape fl at. With the long
length of yarn left, sew the stitches from
each side of the last round together to
join, forming a straight edge. Sew the
inner ear to the centre of the ear and
aligning the lower edges. Bring each
corner of the ear to the middle to shape
and stitch together. Sew in place to
each side of the head, stitching all around
the lower edges to prevent them from
fl opping over.
Nose
Stuff the nose lightly to pad it out, keeping
a fl attened shape. Sew the stitches from
each side of the last round together to
form a straight edge. Stitch the nose in
place on the front of the hat with the
straight edge sitting just above the second
row of edging stitches. Using yarn A and
a blunt-ended darning needle, embroider
the nostrils by working 2 straight stitches
(see page 155) for each.
Mane
Child and adult size
Rep
unt
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0[3
4] r
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com
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remove the hook and then thread the
ends back through the loop, pulling them
tight (see 2). Repeat to the end of the
mane, attaching one tassel to the edge of
each row and matching the colours of the
stripes. Trim the ends of the fringe and
sew in place, starting at the lower edge
of the back, matching the stripes up the
centre back of the hat and ending at
the second round at the front of the hat.
Eyes and mane
Place the small black buttons over the
larger white buttons and sew in place for
the eyes. To make the fringe of the mane,
cut 14[16] sets of three 6in (15cm)
lengths in yarn A and 16[18] sets of
three lengths in B. Attach to the mane
by folding three lengths in half to form
a loop, inserting the crochet hook into
the fi rst stitch of the fi rst stripe at the
long edge and catching the looped yarn
(see 1). Pull the loop a little way through,
Finishing touches
If making a crocheted lining, attach the
twisted cords to the hat after inserting
the lining. Weave in all the yarn ends.
Make two 8[12]in (20[30]cm)-long
striped twisted cords (see page 154)
using 3[4] strands each of yarn A and
B. Make two tassels (see page 155)
measuring 4[5⅛]in (10[13]cm) long in
B, and attach each to one end of the
twisted cord, then stitch the other end of
the cord to the tip of the earfl ap.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
1
2
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d u c kThis cheery yellow hat is sure to make you feel
spring-like even in the depths of winter. The duck’s bill forms a peak at the front of this beanie, while crocheted
spirals produce a tuft of plumage to decorate the top.
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MATERIALS
Katia Peru, 40% wool, 40% acrylic, 20% alpaca
(116yd/106m per 100g ball)
2[2] x 100g balls in 021 (A)
1[1] x 100g ball in 022 (B)
5.5mm (UK5:USI/9) crochet hook
2 x white ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ½[⅝]in (1.25[1.5]cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Small amount of toy stuffi ng
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 5.5mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
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METHOD
This hat begins with the rib, which is
worked in rows of double crochet through
the back loops of the stitches. The short
edges are joined by slip stitching the
stitches together to form a ring, which
is turned on its side to produce the
ribbed eff ect. The fi rst round of stitches
of the crown is worked evenly around
the stitches at the edge of the rib. The
crown shaping is achieved by decreasing
the stitches, and the main part of the
hat is fi nished with spirals worked into
the last round of stitches. These are
made with a length of chain stitches.
Two double crochet stitches are worked
into each chain to make it twist. The
duck’s bill starts off with a foundation
of chain stitches and then is crocheted
in rounds, increasing the stitches to
shape the piece. At the end, a round of
decreasing is worked into the back loops
of the stitches. The bill is stuff ed and the
opening stitched together. This forms a
fl at surface at the back. The bill is stitched
to the hat through the front loops of the
decrease row, creating a neat fi nish.
RIB
Both sizes
Starting at the side of the rib, with 5.5mm
hook and A, make 6 ch.
Row 1: Work 1 dc in second ch from hook,
1 dc into the next 4 ch, turn (5[5] sts).
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc into the back loop only of each
dc, turn.
The last row forms the rib pattern. Rep
row 2 until work measures 18[20]in
(46[51]cm).
Next: With the short edges together,
make 1 ch, sl st into the back loop of the
fi rst dc and the reverse side of the fi rst
chain stitch at the same time to join.
Continue working a sl st into both stitches
at the same time to the end of the row to
join the seam. This will create a ridge at
the centre back of the hat, which will form
part of the rib. Do not turn.
METHHHHODODODODD
This hatatatatt bbbegins withhhhh the ribibibibib, whwww ich is
workedddd in rows of doubububblelelele ccccrorororochchchhetetete through
the baaaack loops of f f thththt e stitches. The ee e short
edges aara e joinedededed bbbby yyy slip stitchihihingngngng ttthe
stitchesss ttttogetttther to form a ringggg, which
is turned onononon iiiiitttst side to produceeee the
ribbed eff ect. TTTheeee first rounddd ooof stitches
of the crown is s ss workrkrkkedededed evevevevenlnn y around
the stitches at the edgeee of the rib. The
crown shapingggg is achieveeeed by decreasing
the stitches, and the main part of the
hat is fi nished with spirals worked into
the last round of stitches. These are
made with a length of chain stitches.
Two double crochet stitches are worked
Foundation chain
Last row of rib
Join short edges
Rib
Adult and child size
Rep
roun
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unt
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mea
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s 1
8[2
0]in
(46
[51
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)
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
dc2dec
double crochet into
back loop only
slip stitch into back loop of
double crochet and chain at
the same time to join
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The following is worked in rounds:
Follow the chart for the crown of the frog
hat on page 28.
Crown
Round 1 (RS): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 60[66] dc evenly around the
edge of the ribbed band, sl st to the fi rst
dc (60[66] sts).
Round 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, sl st to fi rst dc.
Next: Rep the last round 11[14]
more times.
Shape crown
Work as for the crown shaping in the frog
pattern on page 29. Do not fasten off at
the end.
Spirals
*Make 11[13] ch, 2 dc into second ch
from hook, 2 dc into each of the next
9[11] ch, sl st into the same dc from the
last round of crown shaping; rep from *
once more, sl st into next dc.
Next: Rep from * to make 2 spirals in each
of the remaining 5 dc (12 spirals).
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn.
Weave the yarn through the 6 dc of the
last round of crown shaping and draw up
to gather and close the hole at the top
of the hat.
Spirals
Adult size
Spirals
Child size
Start
Start
Last round
o
f c r o w
n
Last round
o
f c r o w
nRe
peat
Repe
at
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MAKING UP
Bill
Stuff the bill, keeping a fl attened shape.
Sew together the 12[14] sts from each
side of the opening. Attach the bill,
positioning it over the rib and stitching
the front loops of the decrease row
to the main part.
Finishing touches
Weave in the ends of the yarn. Place the
small black buttons over the larger white
buttons and sew in place for the eyes.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
Round 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count
as a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 10[12] dc,
(dc2inc) twice, 1 dc in next 10[12] dc,
dc2inc, sl st into fi rst dc (28[32] sts).
Round 6: As round 4.
Round 7 (inc): 1 ch (does not count
as a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 12[14] dc,
(dc2inc) twice, 1 dc in next 12[14] dc,
dc2inc, sl st into fi rst dc (32[36] sts).
Round 8: As round 4.
Rep last round 0[2] more times.
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
working into the back loop only of each
stitch, (dc2dec) twice, 8[10] dc, (dc2dec)
4 times, 8[10] dc, (dc2dec) twice (24[28]
sts). This will help to keep the back of the
bill fl at, making it easier to sew it to the hat.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
BILL
Both sizes
With 5.5mm hook and B, make 9[11] ch.
Round 1 (RS): Work 1 dc in second ch
from hook, 1 dc into the next 6[8] ch,
work 2 dc into the end ch, work 1 dc into
the reverse side of the remaining 7[9] ch,
sl st into fi rst dc (16[20] sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 6[8] dc, (dc2inc)
twice, 1 dc in next 6[8] dc, dc2inc, sl st
into fi rst dc (20[24] sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 8[10] dc, (dc2inc)
twice, 1 dc in next 8[10] dc, dc2inc, sl st
into fi rst dc (24[28] sts).
Round 4: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc into each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Duck bill
Adult size
Start
Next
Duck bill
Child size
Start
Next
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to create the tiger stripes. For a less complicated version, follow the instructions for the main piece
of the zebra with orange and black yarn.
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MATERIALS
Wendy Mode Chunky, 50% wool, 50% acrylic
(153yd/140m per 100g ball)
1[1] x 100g ball in 255 Blazing Orange (A)
1[1] x 100g ball in 220 Coal (B)
1[1] x 100g ball in 202 Vanilla (C)
Wendy Mode DK, 50% wool, 50% acrylic
(155yd/142m per 50g ball)
1[1] x 50g ball in 220 Coal (D)
3mm (UK11:US-), 4.5mm (UK7:US7) and 5.5mm
(UK5:USI/9) crochet hooks
2 x brown ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ½[⅝]in (1.25[1.5]cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Small amount of toy stuffi ng
Thin card to make tassels
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 5.5mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
SIZES
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METHOD
The main part of the tiger hat is started
off in rounds of double crochet, working
two rounds of each colour to form
the stripes. To shape the face, the hat
is continued in rows. The white yarn is
joined in with the black yarn to create
the markings at the sides of the head,
and the orange is used for the front of
the face. The wavy stripes are formed by
working two rows of double crochet, half
treble and treble stitches over each
other. The varying height of the stitches
creates the wavy line. In the next two
rows, the shorter stitches are worked over
the longer ones. The cheeks, ears and
nose are crocheted in rounds; they are
shaped by increasing the stitches. The
hat is fi nished off with button eyes and
striped twisted cords with a big tassel
attached to each one.
MAIN PIECE
Before you begin, wind 2 x 25g balls each
of yarns B and C.
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 5.5mm
hook and A, make 4 ch and sl st to fi rst ch
to form a ring.
Rounds 1–8: Follow the pattern as for
the zebra hat (see page 70), joining in
B on round 3 and alternating the yarns
every two rounds to create the stripes.
Round 9 (inc): With A, make 1 ch (does
not count as a st), (dc2inc, 7 dc) 6 times,
sl st into fi rst dc (54 sts).
Round 10 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 8 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (60 sts).Child size only
Next: With B, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc in each dc, sl st into
fi rst dc.
Next: 3 ch (counts as fi rst tr), (1 htr in
next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 1 htr in next
2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts) 5 times, 1 htr in
next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 1 htr in next
2 sts, 1 tr in next st, sl st into third of 3 ch.
Fasten off B.
METHTHTHTHODODDODD
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two roundsdsdsds of eachch ccccoloo our to form
the stripes.sss To shapapape the face, theee hat
is continuededed in rowswww . The white yaaaarn is
joined in withthth theee blaaackccc yarn to ccccreate
the markings aaattt thhhhe sidedededes s s s of tttthehhh head,
and the orange iiiis s ss usuuu ed for tttthehhh front of
the face. The wawawawavy stripes aaaarereree fffformed by
working two rorororowwws of double crochchchchetetetet, half
treble and ttttrererereble stitches over eachh
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Main piece
Follow rounds 1 to 10 of chart
for leopard hat on page 14
Child size
From round 10 to shape face
Adult size
From round 10 to shape face
Round 10
Round 10
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Shape face
The following is worked in rows:
Row 1: With A, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next st,
(1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr
in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts) 5 times,
1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr
in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts, turn.
Row 2: As row 1. Fasten off A.
Join in C.
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
half treble (htr)
treble (tr)
Adult size – treble (tr)
Child size – make 3 chain (ch)
Yarn A
Yarn B
Yarn C
Shape face
Child size – follow rows 1 to 10 of chart
Adult size – follow rows 1 to 12 of chart
Row 3: With C, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), work 1 dc in next 23 sts,
rejoin A and work 1 dc in next 14 sts, join
in a new ball of C and work 1 dc in next
23 sts, turn.
Rejoin yarn B.
Row 4: With B, make 3 ch (counts as fi rst
tr), (1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts,
1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts) twice,
1 htr in next 2 sts, with A, work 1 dc in
next 4 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next
2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts,
join in a new ball of B and work (1 htr in
next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next
2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts) twice, 1 htr in
next 2 sts, 1 tr in next st, turn.
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Adult size only
Next (inc): With B, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), (dc2inc, 9 dc) 6 times, sl st
into fi rst dc (66 sts).
Next: 2 ch (counts as fi rst htr), 1 htr in
next st, (1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2
sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts)
6 times, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2
sts, sl st into second of 2 ch. Fasten off B.
Shape face
The following is worked in rows:
Row 1: With A, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 4 sts,
(1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr
in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts) 6 times,
1 dc in next st, turn.
Row 2: As row 1. Fasten off A. Join in C.
Row 3: With C, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc in next 26 sts, rejoin
A and work 1 dc in next 14 sts, join in a
new ball of C and work 1 dc in next 26
sts, turn.
Rejoin yarn B.
Row 4: With B, make 2 ch (counts as fi rst
htr), 1 htr in next st, (1 tr in next 2 sts, 1
htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 1 htr
in next 2 sts) twice, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1
htr in next st, with A, work 1 htr in next
st, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1
tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in
next 4 sts, 1 htr in next st, join in a new
ball of B and work 1 htr in next st, (1 tr in
next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next
4 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts) twice, 1 tr in
next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, turn.
Row 8: With B, make 3 ch (counts as fi rst
tr), 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts,
1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1
htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 1 htr
in next 2 sts, with A, work (1 tr in next 2
sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 dc, 1
htr in next 2 sts) twice, 1 tr in next 2 sts,
with B, work 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in
next 4 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next
2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4
sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next st, turn.
Row 9: As row 8, fi nishing with 1 tr in
third of 3 ch, turn. Fasten off B.
Row 10: With C, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next
st, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts,
1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 1
htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr
in next 2 sts, with A, work (1 dc in next 4
sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts,
1 htr in next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc in next 4
sts, with C, work 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in
next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next
4 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts,
1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in
third of 3 ch, turn.
Row 5: With B, make 3 ch (counts as fi rst
tr), (1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts,
1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts)
twice, 1 htr in next st, with A, work 1 htr
in next st, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 1 htr in next
2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts,
1 dc in next 4 dc, 1 htr in next st, with B,
work 1 htr in next st, (1 tr in next 2 sts,
1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts,
1 htr in next 2 sts) twice, 1 tr in third
of 3 ch, turn.
Row 6: With C, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), 1 dc in same st, (1 dc in next st,
1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr
in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 3 sts) twice,
with A, work 1 dc in next st, 1 htr in next
2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts,
1 dc in next 4 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr
in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in
next st, with C, work (1 dc in next 3 sts,
1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr
in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st) twice, 1 dc in
third of 3 ch, turn.
Row 7: With C, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in
next st, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2
sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts,
1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr
in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts, with A,
work (1 dc in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2
sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts,
1 dc in next 2 sts) twice, with C, work
(1 dc in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts,
1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc
in next 2 sts) twice, turn.
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Row 2 (WS) (dec): Join in C and work 1 ch
(does not count as a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in
next 11 dc, dc2dec, turn, 1 ch (does not
count as a st).
Both sizes
Next: With C, work 1 dc in next 13
dc, turn.
Join in B to child’s size hat.
Next (dec): *With B, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 9 dc,
dc2dec, turn (11 sts).
Next: With B, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc in each dc, turn.
Next (dec): With C, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 7 dc,
dc2dec, turn (9 sts).
Next: With C, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc in each dc, turn.
Next (dec): With B, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 5 dc,
dc2dec, turn (7 sts).
Next: With B, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc in each dc, turn.
Next (dec): With C, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 3 dc,
dc2dec, turn (5 sts).
Next: With C, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc in each dc, turn.
Next (dec): With C, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in next 1 dc,
dc2dec (3 sts).*
Fasten off .
Row 8: With B, make 2 ch (counts as
fi rst htr), (1 htr in next st, 1 tr in next 2
sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts,
1 htr in next st) twice, with A, work (1 htr
in next st, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next
2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 dc, 1 htr in next st)
twice, 1 htr in next st, 1 tr in next 2 sts,
1 htr in next st, with B, work (1 htr in next
st, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts,
1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next st) twice,
1 htr in next st, turn.
Row 9: As row 8, fi nishing with 1 htr in
second of 2 ch, turn.
Row 10: With C, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), 1 dc in same st, (1 dc in
next 4 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next
2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts) twice, with A,
work 1 dc in next 4 sts, (1 htr in next 2
sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts,
1 dc in next 4 sts,) twice, with C, work
(1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr
in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts) twice,
1 dc in second of 2 ch, turn.
Row 11: As Row 10, fi nishing with 1 dc
in last dc, turn. Fasten off C.
Row 12: As Row 8.
Both sizes
First earflap
Next: Starting at the centre back, with
C [B], make 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in next 5[6] sts. Do not turn.
The following is worked in rows:
Adult size only
Row 1 (RS): With B, work 1 dc in next 15
sts, turn.
Row 5: With B, make 2 ch (counts as fi rst
htr), 1 htr in next st, (1 tr in next 2 sts,
1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 1
htr in next 2 sts) twice, 1 tr in next 2 sts,
with A, work 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in
next 4 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next
2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next
4 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, with B, work
(1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc
in next 4 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts) twice,
1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next st, 1 htr
in second of 2 ch, turn.
Row 6: With C, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), 1 dc in same st, (1 dc in next 4
sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts,
1 htr in next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc in next 2
sts, with A, work 1 dc in next 2 sts, 1 htr
in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in
next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 1 htr in next
2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2
sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts, with C, work 1 dc in
next 2 sts, (1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next
2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4
sts) twice, 1 dc in second of 2 ch, turn.
Row 7: With C, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), 1 dc in same st, (1 dc in next 4
sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts,
1 htr in next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc in next st,
with A, work 1 dc in next 3 sts, 1 htr in
next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next
2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 1 htr in next 2
sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts,
1 dc in next 3 sts, with C, work 1 dc in
next st, (1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2
sts, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts)
twice, 1 dc in next dc, turn.
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Second earflap
Next: With right side facing, with yarn A,
work 1 dc in each of the 24 sts across the
front of the hat. Do not turn.
The following is worked in rows:
Adult size only
Row 1 (RS): With B, work 1 dc in next 15
sts, turn.
Row 2 (WS) (dec): Join in C and work 1 ch
(does not count as a st), dc2dec, 1 dc in
next 11 sts, dc2dec, turn, 1 ch (does not
count as a st).
Both sizes
Next: With C, work 1 dc in next 13
dc, turn.
Next: Work from * to * of fi rst earfl ap.
Fasten off .
Earflap facings (make 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
With 5.5mm hook and A, follow the
earfl ap facing pattern as for the leopard
hat on page 18.
Edging
With 4.5mm hook and A, follow edging
pattern for the earfl ap facing on page 18.
EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
With 5.5mm hook and A, follow the ear
pattern as for the leopard hat on page 19.
NOSE
Both sizes
With 3mm hook and D, follow the nose
pattern as for the leopard hat on page 20.
CHEEKS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
With 5.5mm hook and C, follow the cheek
pattern as for the rabbit hat on page 137.
MAKING UP
Edging
Sew together the back seam of the hat.
With right side of work facing, using
4.5mm hook and A, rejoin yarn to the
back of the hat by the second earfl ap
and follow the edging pattern as for the
leopard hat on page 23.
Ears
Finish the ears as for the leopard hat on
page 23.
Cheeks
Sew the cheeks to the face, around 5⁄8in
(1.5cm) from the lower edge, setting
them close together.
Nose
Flatten the nose and sew the 12[16]
stitches from each side of the top edge
together. Sew the nose to the centre
front of the hat, with the stitched edge in
line with the top shaping of the cheeks.
Finishing touches
If making a crocheted lining, attach the
twisted cords to the hat after inserting the
lining. Weave in all the yarn ends. Place
the small black buttons over the larger
brown buttons and sew in place for the
eyes. Make two 8[12]in (20[30]cm)-long
striped twisted cords (see page 154) using
3[4] strands each of yarn A and B. Make
two tassels (see page 155) measuring
4[5⅛]in (10[13]cm) long in B, and attach
each to one end of the twisted cord, then
stitch the other end of the cord to the tip
of the earfl ap.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
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h u s k yAfter a snowfall, an exciting day of sledging
calls for warm accessories, such as this husky hat in grey and white yarn with cute ears,
twisted cords and pompoms.
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MATERIALS
King Cole Big Value Chunky, 100% acrylic
(167yd/152m per 100g ball)
2[2] x 100g balls in 547 Grey (A)
1[1] x 100g ball in 822 White (B)
Oddment of chunky yarn in black (C)
4.5mm (UK7:US7), 5mm (UK6:USH/8) and 6mm
(UK4:USJ/10) crochet hooks
2 x blue ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ½[⅝]in (1.25[1.5]cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Small amount of toy stuffi ng
Thin card to make pompoms
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 6mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
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METHOD
The main piece is started in rounds and
the stitches increased to shape the
crown. The face shaping is crocheted in
rows in two shades of yarn. The unused
yarn is carried across the back of the work
for the fi rst few rows of the face shaping.
Another ball of the main shade is joined
in to fi nish the remainder of the face.
The muzzle is crocheted using a smaller
hook. The nose is worked in rows and the
stitches are increased at each end to form
the triangular shape. The ears are in two
pieces, which are joined by crocheting
the edges of them together to form
an edging. They are stuff ed lightly and
shaped with a few stitches before sewing
them to the hat. Button eyes, twisted
cords and pompoms fi nish the husky.
MAIN PIECE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 6mm
hook and A, follow the pattern for the
leopard hat main piece on page 14 to the
end of round 10[11].
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Rep last row 2 more times.
MEMEMEM THODODODOD
The ee e mamamam inininn piece iiiissss ststststarararararteteteteteddddd innnnn rouououo nds and
the stitttchccc es incncn reasededededd ttttto o o oo shshshshape e ee the
crown. TTThe fffacaaa e shapapappinininngg iiiis crochchchcheted in
rows in twtwtwt oooo shaddddeees of yarn. The eee unused
yarn is caaaarried acaaca ross the back ofoo the work
for the fi rsssst few www rows of the fafafaf ce shaping.
Another baaalllll oofff thththt e main shaaaaddde is joined
in to fi nish theheheh remaaiaiaindndndnderererer ooooofff the face.
The muzzle issss ccrocheteeeedd ussssininining a smaller
hook. The nosesesese is workeeede in rororoowswww and the
stitches are iiiinncn reased at each eeeenndn to form
the triangululullaaraa shape. The ears arererere in two
pieces, whhhicicicich are joined by crocheeeetittt ng
the edges s s s oofo them together to foooorm
an edging.... TTThey are stuff ed lighhhhttltt y and
shaped wwwwitititi h a feeewww stitches beforororre e ee sesesesewiwww ng
them to tthe hat. BBBButton eyes, twisted
cords and popopopommmpm oms fi nish the husky.
M
B
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B
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
dc2dec
Yarn A
Yarn BShape face
Child size – follow rows 1 to 14 of chart
Adult size – follow rows 1 to 16 of chart
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Shape face
When working rows 1 to 6, carry unused
yarn across the back of the centre 24
stitches (see Joining in colours, page 153).
The following is worked in rows:
Row 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in next 22[25] dc, join in B and work
1 dc in next 4 dc, with A, work 1 dc in
next 8 dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 4 dc,
with A, work 1 dc in next 22[25] dc, turn.
Row 2: With A, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc in next 21[24] dc, with
B, work 1 dc in next 6 dc, with A, work 1 dc
in next 6 dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 6 dc,
with A, work 1 dc in next 21[24] dc, turn.
Row 3: With A, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc in next 20[23] dc, with
B, work 1 dc in next 8 dc, with A, work 1 dc
in next 4 dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 8 dc,
with A, work 1 dc in next 20[23] dc, turn.
Row 4: With A, make 1 ch (does not count
as a st), work 1 dc in next 19[22] dc, with
B, work 1 dc in next 9 dc, with A, work 1 dc
in next 4 dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 9 dc,
with A, work 1 dc in next 19[22] dc, turn.
Rows 5–6: With A, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), work 1 dc in next 18[21]
dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 11 dc, with
A, work 1 dc in next 2 dc, with B, work 1
dc in next 11 dc, with A, work 1 dc in next
18[21] dc, turn.
Row 7: With A, make 1 ch (does not
count as a st), work 1 dc in next 18[21]
dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 24 dc, join in
the second ball of yarn A and work 1 dc in
next 18[21] dc in A, turn.
Rows 8–14[16]: With A, make 1 ch
(does not count as a st), work 1 dc in next
18[21] dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 24 dc,
with A, work 1 dc in next 18[21] dc, turn.
First earflap
With 6mm hook and A, follow the pattern
for the fi rst earfl ap on the leopard hat on
page 16.
Second earflap
Next: With right side facing and yarn B,
work 1 dc in each of the 24 dc across the
front of the hat.
Rejoin and continue in yarn A, following
the pattern for the second earfl ap on the
leopard hat on page 16.
Earflap facings (make 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
With 6mm hook and A, follow the earfl ap
facing pattern as for the leopard hat on
page 18.
Edging
With 5mm hook and A, follow edging
pattern for the earfl ap facing on page 18.
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Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc in next 11 dc, dc2inc, turn
(15 sts).
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc in next 13 dc, dc2inc, turn
(17 sts).
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Rep last row 5 more times.*
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
Edging
With 5mm hook, rejoin yarn A to the edge
of the last row. **Work 1 dc into each
stitch up the edge of the next 12[14]
rows, work 3 dc into the ch at the tip of
EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
With 6mm hook and B, make 2 ch.
*Row 1: Work 3 dc into second ch from
hook, turn (3 sts).
Row 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc, dc2inc, turn (5 sts).
Row 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, dc2inc,
turn (7 sts).
Row 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 5 dc, dc2inc,
turn (9 sts).
Row 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, dc2inc,
turn (11 sts).
Row 6 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 9 dc, dc2inc,
turn (13 sts).
the ear, 1 dc into each stitch down the
edge of the next 12[14] rows.** Fasten
off . This will be the inner ear.
To make the outer ear piece, with 6mm
hook and A, make 2 ch. Rep from * to *.
Do not fasten off .
Change to 5mm hook and work from
** to ** to complete the fi rst row of
edging, turn.Join ear pieces
Place the two ear pieces together with
the inner ear facing up. With 5mm hook
and A, working into the stitches of the
inner and outer ear pieces at the same
time to join, make 1 ch, work 1 dc into
each of the next 13[15] dc, dc2inc, 1 dc
into each of the next 13[15] dc. Fasten
off , leaving a length of yarn at the end.
Ears
Adult size
Ears
Child size
Join ear pieces – work into both ear pieces at the same time to join
Join ear pieces – work into both ear pieces at the same time to join
Start
Start
Start ear
Start ear
Edging
Edging
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MUZZLE
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and B, make 4 ch and
sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring. Follow the
muzzle pattern for the deer on page 46.
NOSE
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and C, make 2 ch.
Row 1: Work 3 dc into second ch from
hook, turn (3 sts).
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Row 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc, dc2inc, turn (5 sts).
Adult size only
Row 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, dc2inc,
turn (7 sts).
Both sizes
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
MAKING UP
Edging
Sew together the back seam of the hat.
With right side of work facing, using 5mm
hook and B, rejoin yarn to the back of the
hat by the second earfl ap and follow
the edging pattern as for the leopard
hat on page 23.
Ears
Push a thin layer of stuffi ng into the
ears. With the length of yarn left after
fastening off the edging, sew the lower
edges of the inner and outer pieces
together. Bring the two corners of each
side from the lower edge of the ear to
the middle to shape and stitch to hold in
place. Sew the ears to the main section
of the hat, stitching all around the lower
edges to keep them securely in place.
Muzzle and nose
Use the long length of yarn left after
fastening off to stitch the muzzle to
the front of the hat, positioning it just
above the edging, leaving a small opening.
Push some stuffi ng into the opening
to shape the muzzle before stitching
it down. Use the length of yarn after
fastening off the nose to sew it in place
just above the centre of the muzzle, with
the wider edge at the top.
Finishing touches
If making a crocheted lining, attach the
twisted cords to the hat after inserting
the lining. Weave in all the yarn ends.
Place the small black buttons over the
larger blue buttons and sew in place for
the eyes. Make two twisted cords (see
page 154) measuring 8[12]in (20[30]cm)
long in A, using 6[8] strands of yarn. Make
two 2[2⅜]in (5[6]cm) pompoms (see page
155) in B and attach each to one end of
the twisted cord, then stitch the other end
of the cord to the tip of the earfl ap.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
Nose
Child size – work rows 1 to 3
Adult size – work rows 1 to 4
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b e a rThis bear hat has a lovely cuddly quality using
a combination of brushed and textured yarns in matching shades of brown. You could substitute
brown for white to make a polar bear.
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MATERIALS
Lion Brand Jiff y, 100% acrylic (135yd/123m per
85g ball)
2[2] x 85g balls in 126 Espresso (A)
Lion Brand Homespun, 98% acrylic, 2% polyester
(185yd/169m per 170g ball)
1[1] x 170g ball in 601 Desert Mountain (B)
Oddment of chunky yarn in black (C)
4.5mm (UK7:US7) and 5.5mm (UK5:USI/9) crochet
hooks
2 x brown ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ½[⅝]in (1.25[1.5]cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Small amount of toy stuffi ng
Thin card to make pompoms
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 5.5mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
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METHOD
The main piece is worked in rounds
of double crochet with the earfl aps
crocheted in rows. The ears are made in
one piece and crocheted in a spherical
shape, starting with the textured yarn
forming the back of the ear, and then
changing halfway through to the main
yarn to form the inside of the ear. The
ears are fl attened, stuff ed lightly and
stitched at the lower ends to shape them.
The muzzle is crocheted in rounds to
form a bowl shape, which is stitched to
the face, stuff ed and fi nished with the
crocheted button nose. Button eyes and
big pompoms to match the ears, on the
ends of twisted cords, complete the hat.
MAIN PIECE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 5.5mm
hook and A, follow the pattern for the
leopard hat main piece on page 14.
Earflap facings (make 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
With 5.5mm hook and A, follow the
earfl ap facing pattern as for the leopard
hat on page 18.
Edging
With 4.5mm hook and A, follow edging
pattern for the earfl ap facing on page 18.
EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
Starting at the centre of the back of the
ear, with 5.5mm hook and B, make 4 ch
and sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 5 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst dc
(5 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count
as a st), (dc2inc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(10 sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (15 sts).
Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (20 sts).
Round 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 3 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (25 sts).
Round 6 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 4 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (30 sts).
METHODDDD
The main pieeeecececc is worked in rounnnndsdsdsds
of double crcrcrcrocococococheheheheh t ttt withthththth the earfl aps sss
crochetedddd ininiin rows.sss The ears are madeeee in
one pieceeee and crococccheheheheted in a sphericalaaa
shape, staaaarrrtr ing with theheee tttextured yarnrr
forming thhheeee back of the eaaaar,rr and theeeennn
changing halalalalfway through ttttooo o the mammm in
yarn to form tttthehhh inside offff thehehehe ear. ThTTT e
ears are fl attennnenedededed, ,, stuffuffuffuff ed liiighghghtlttt y y y y and
stitched at ththththe loweeeer ends tooo shhhhapaaa e them.
The muzzzzzzzzlelele is crochehhh ted in roundndndnds to
form aaaa bbbbowl shape, which is stttititititched to
the faaaacccec , stuff ed and fi nishedddd wwwwith the
crochehehehehetetetetedddd button nose. Buttotototon eyes and
big g g g pompommmms to match tttthehehehe eeeearararars, on the
endsdsdsds of twwwwisisisisted cords,s,s,s, completeeee the hat.
Ear
Adult size
Child size – follow chart to end of round 6
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
dc2dec
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Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc, 5 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(35 sts).
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Next: Rep last round 2 more times.
Join in and continue in yarn A.
Inner ear
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Adult size only
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 5 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(30 sts).
Both sizes
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 1 dc) 10 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(20 sts).
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2dec) 10 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (10 sts).
Finishing at the centre front of the inner
ear, fasten off , leaving a long length of
yarn at the end.
MUZZLE
Both sizes
With 5.5mm hook and A, make 4 ch and
sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 6 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst
dc (6 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(12 sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (18 sts).
Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (24 sts).Child size only
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Ear
Child size – round
6 to end
Muzzle
Child size
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Nose
Child size
NOSE
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and C, make 4 ch and
sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 6 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst
dc (6 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count
as a st), (dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (12 sts).
Adult size only
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), (dc2inc,
1 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc (18 sts).
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(30 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Adult size only
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc, 4 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(36 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Next: Rep last round once more.
Adult size only
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 1 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(12 sts).
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
Muzzle
Adult size
Nose
Adult size
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MAKING UP
Edging
With right side of work facing, using
4.5mm hook and A, rejoin yarn to the
back of the hat by the second earfl ap
and follow the edging pattern as for the
leopard hat on page 23.
Ears
Fill the ears lightly with toy stuffi ng and,
using a darning needle, weave the long
length through the stitches of the last
round. Pull on the yarn to gather and
close the opening before securing with
a few stitches worked over each other.
To shape the ear, fold it in half with yarn
B on the outside and sew a few stitches,
around 1[1½]in (2.5[4]cm) from the lower
edge of the fold, to hold the shaping in
place. Push the excess of the curve at
the folded end at the back of the ear, up
inside the ear shaping (see 1) so it forms
an even lower edge and stitch to hold in
place (see 2). Sew the ears to the top
of the hat, stitching all around the lower
edges to hold them fi rmly in position.
Muzzle and nose
Use the long length of yarn left after
fastening off to stitch the muzzle to the
front of the hat, positioning it just above
the edging, leaving a small opening.
Push some stuffi ng into the opening
to shape the muzzle before stitching it
down. Weave the length of yarn left after
fastening off the nose through the last
round of stitches. Pull the yarn to gather
the opening and stitch securely. This will
produce a fl attened, round button-shaped
nose. Sew the nose in place, just above
the centre of the muzzle.
Finishing touches
If making a crocheted lining, attach the
twisted cords to the hat after inserting
the lining. Place the small black buttons
over the larger brown buttons and sew
in place for the eyes. Weave in all the
yarn ends. Make two twisted cords (see
page 154) using A, each measuring
8[12]in (20[30]cm) long, using 6[8]
strands of yarn. Make two 2[2⅜]in
(5[6]cm) pompoms (see page 155) in
B and attach each to one end of the
twisted cord, then stitch the other end
of the cord to the tip of the earfl ap.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
Making up ear
Push the excess of the curve
inside the ear shaping to form
an even lower edge
1 2
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p i gIt’s a classic pink pig! For a variation on this style,
crocheted in a uniform colour, you could substitute one ball of yarn for a lighter or darker shade of pink
to finish the edging, cords and tassels.
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MATERIALS
Bergère de France Duvetine, 73% acrylic,
19% polyamide, 8% polyester (76yd/70m
per 50g ball)
4[4] x 50g balls in 24609 Petale (A)
4mm (UK8:USG/6) and 5mm (UK6:USH/8) crochet
hooks
2 x white ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ½[⅝]in (1.25[1.5]cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ½in (1.25cm) diameter buttons for nostrils
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Small amount of toy stuffi ng
Thin card to make tassels
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 5mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
SIZES
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METHOD
The ears, snout and main part of the
pig hat are worked in rounds of double
crochet. The ears are lightly stuff ed and
attached to the hat. The fl attened shape
of the snout is formed by crocheting into
just the back loops of the stitches at
the beginning and end rows of the side
edges. Buttons are stitched and pulled
into the snout to shape it further after
stuffi ng the piece. Button eyes, twisted
cords and tassels fi nish the hat.
MAIN PIECE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 5mm
hook and A, follow the pattern for the
leopard hat main piece on page 14.
Earflap facings (make 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
With 5mm hook and A, follow the earfl ap
facing pattern as for the leopard hat on
page 18.
Edging
With 4mm hook and A, follow edging
pattern for the earfl ap facing on page 18.
EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the ear, with 5mm
hook and A, make 4 ch and sl st to fi rst ch
to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 6 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst
dc (6 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(12 sts).
Round 3: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (18 sts).
METHODODODOD
The ears, snnnnououououout annnnnddd mammm in part of theeee
pig hat are wowowoworkrkrkrkedededed iiiinnn rounds of doublelelele
crochet. Theee ears are lighghghhtltltlt yyy stuff ed annnnd
attached too the hat. The fl attttttened shahhh pe
of the snouttt is formed by crocccchetingngngg into
just the back lololol ops of the stitcccchesss at
the beginning anananana d end roooowswww ooooff thththe side
edges. Buttoooonsnnn areee ssssstititit tched ananand pulled
into the snooooutuuu to shapaa e it ffffuuruu ther after
stuffi ng tttthhheh piece. Buttonononn eyes, twisted
cords anananand tassels fi nishhhh tttthehh hat.
MAMAMAMAIN P
BoBoBoBoth size
SSStarting
hook an
leopa
Ear
O
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
dc2dec
double crochet into back loop only
Ear
Adult size
Child size – follow chart
to end of round 6
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Round 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (24 sts).
Round 6 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (30 sts).
Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc, 4 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(36 sts).
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Rep last round 5[8] more times.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
SNOUT
Both sizes
Starting at the centre of the snout, with
5mm hook and A, make 4 ch and sl st to
fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 5 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst dc
(5 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(10 sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (15 sts).
Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (20 sts).
Round 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 3 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (25 sts).Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc, 4 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(30 sts).
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc into the back loop only of each dc, sl
st into fi rst dc. This will help to keep the
front of the snout fl at.
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Rep last round 1[2] more times.
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc into the back loop only of each dc, sl
st into fi rst dc.Adult size only
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 4 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(25 sts).
Both sizes
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 3 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(20 sts).
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 2 dc) 5 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(15 sts).
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
Ear
Child size
Round 6 to end
Rep
last
roun
d 5
times
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MAKING UP
Edging
With right side of work facing, using 4mm
hook and A, rejoin yarn to the back of the
hat by the second earfl ap and follow the
edging pattern as for the leopard hat on
page 23.
Ears
Stuff the ears lightly, keeping a fl attened
shape. With the long length of yarn left,
sew the 15[18] stitches together from
each side of the last round of the ears
to join, forming a straight edge. Shape
the ears by bringing the two corners
to the middle and stitch together to hold
in place. Sew the ears to the main section
of the hat, stitching all around the
lower edges to prevent them from
fl opping over.
Snout
Stuff the snout, keeping the front fl at.
With the long length of yarn left at the
end, run a line of stitches through the
last round and pull the yarn to gather
the stitches and close the opening before
fastening off . Sew the small buttons to
the snout, stitching right through to the
back of the work and pulling tight on
the thread to draw the nostrils in.
Attach the snout to the main part of
the hat at the centre front, positioning
it just above the edging stitches.
Finishing touches
If making a crocheted lining, attach the
twisted cords to the hat after inserting
the lining. Weave in all yarn ends. Make two
twisted cords (see page 154) measuring
8[12]in (20[30]cm) long in A, using 6[8]
strands of yarn. Make two tassels (see
page 155) measuring 4[5⅛]in (10[13]cm)
long in A, and attach each to one end of
the cord, then stitch the other end of the
cord to the tip of the earfl ap. Place the
small black buttons over the larger white
buttons and sew in place for the eyes.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
Snout
Adult size
Child size –
follow chart to
end of round 5
Snout
Child size
Round 5 to end
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g i r a f f eFor this hat, the distinctive giraffe markings are made
with crocheted polygon patches worked in various sizes, while the giant tassels at the end of the cords
represent the giraffe’s tail.
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MATERIALS
Bergère de France Magic +, 50% worsted wool,
50% acrylic (87yd/80m per 50g ball)
2[3] x 50g balls in 23308 Brebis (A)
Bergère de France Toison, 77% acrylic, 20%
worsted wool, 3% polyamide (76yd/70m per
50g ball)
1[1] x 50g ball in 24539 Muscade (B)
Bergère de France Sport, 51% worsted wool, 49%
acrylic (98yd/90m per 50g ball)
1[1] x 50g ball in 22342 Campeche (C)
3mm (UK11:US-), 4.5mm (UK7:US7), 5mm
(UK6:USH/8) and 6mm (UK4:USJ/10) crochet
hooks
2 x brown ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ½[⅝]in (1.25[1.5]cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Small amount of toy stuffi ng
Thin card to make tassels
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 6mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
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METHOD
The majority of the hat is worked in
double crochet. The nose is crocheted
using a smaller hook to produce a denser
fabric. The nose and the horn-like
ossicones are all fi lled fi rmly with toy
stuffi ng. A thin layer of stuffi ng is also
pushed into the ears, which are folded
at one corner to shape them before
attaching them to the hat. The markings
are polygon-shaped patches, crocheted
in treble and chain stitches and sewn
around the hat to form the patterned
coat of the giraff e.
MAIN PIECE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 6mm
hook and A, follow the pattern for the
leopard hat main piece on page 14.
EARFLAP FACINGS (MAKE 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
With 6mm hook and A, follow the earfl ap
facing pattern as for the leopard hat on
page 18.
Edging
With 5mm hook and A, follow edging
pattern for the earfl ap facing on page 18.
EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the ear, with 6mm
hook and A, make 4 ch and sl st to fi rst ch
to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 6 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst
dc (6 sts).
Round 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(12 sts).
Round 4: As round 2.
Round 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (18 sts).
Round 6: As round 2.
Round 7 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (24 sts).
Round 8: As round 2.
METHODODODOD
The majority offff thththhhe hat is wwwwworrrrkekekeked d d d inininnn
double crochetee . ThThThe e nooseseses is crrrrococococheheheheh teddd
using a smallllelelerrrr hohohohookoko to prppp oduce aaaa dedededensnsnsnser
fabric. The noose and the hhhhorororn-likekekeke
ossicones areeee all fi lled fi rmly wwiww th tttoyoyy
stuffi ng. A thhhhinii layer of stuffi ngnn is alsooo
pushed into thhhhe ee ears, which arrrre foldedeee
at one corner tooo shape thehehehem bebbb foreeee
attaching them to o o ththththheeee hhhat. Theeee mmmaraa kings
are polygon-shhhapapapedededd patches, crcrcrocooo heted
in treble annanand d d chain stitches aaandndnd sewn
around tttthehhh hat to form thehee pppatterned
coat ooooffff the giraff e.
MAIN
Both si
Starting a
hook and A
leopard h
EARF
Omit
Bo
W
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
dc2dec
half treble (htr)
treble (tr)
Ear
Adult size
Child size –
follow chart
to end of
round 8
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Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(30 sts).
Both sizes
Next: As round 2.
Rep last round 1[4] more times.
Next (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2dec, 2[3] dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(18[24] sts).
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
OSSICONES (MAKE 2)
Starting at the top of the ossicone, with
6mm hook and B, make 4 ch and sl st to
fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 5[6] dc into ring, sl st into fi rst dc
(5[6] sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (dc2inc) 5[6] times, sl st into fi rst dc
(10[12] sts).
Round 3: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Rep last round once[twice] more.
Join in yarn A and change to 4.5mm hook.
Next: As round 3.
Rep last round 5[10] more times.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
A at the end.
J
Ear
Child size
Round 8 to end
Rep last
round 5
times
Rep
last
roun
d 10
tim
es
Ossicones
Child size
Ossicones
Adult size
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NOSE
With 4.5mm hook and A, make 4 ch
and join with a sl st to the fi rst ch to
form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 6 dc into ring, sl st to fi rst dc (6 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(12 sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (18 sts).
Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (24 sts).Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(30 sts).
Both sizes
Next round: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, sl st to fi rst dc.
Rep last round 5[7] more times.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
Nose
Adult size
Child size –
follow chart to
end of round 4
Nose
Child size – round 4 to end
Rep
last
roun
d 7
times
Rep last round 5 times
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Large (make 0[4])
Starting at the centre of the patch, with
3mm hook and C, make 4 ch and join with
a sl st to the fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Work as for round 1 of medium
marking.
Round 2: 3 ch (to count as fi rst tr), 1 tr
into next 2 tr, (2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr) into next 2
ch sp, *1 tr into next 3 tr, (2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr)
into next 2 ch sp; rep from * 3 more times,
sl st into third of 3 ch.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
MARKINGS
Tiny (make 5[5])
Starting at the centre of the patch, with
3mm hook and C, make 4 ch and join with
a sl st to the fi rst ch to form a ring.
Next: 3 ch (to count as 1 tr), into ring
work 2 tr, 2 ch, (3 tr, 2 ch) 4 times into
ring, sl st into the third of 3 ch.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of
yarn at the end.
Small (make 7[7])
Starting at the centre of the patch, with
3mm hook and C, make 4 ch and join with
a sl st to the fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 3 ch (to count as 1 tr), into
ring work 2 tr, 2 ch, (3 tr, 2 ch) 4 times
into ring.
Round 2: Work 1 dc into the third of 3 ch
to join, work 1 dc into each of the next 2
tr, (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) into next 2 ch sp, *1 dc
into next 3 tr, (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) into next
2 ch sp; rep from * 3 more times, sl st into
fi rst dc.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
Medium (make 7[3])
Starting at the centre of the patch, with
3mm hook and C, make 4 ch and join with
a sl st to the fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 3 ch (to count as 1 tr), into ring
work 2 tr, 2 ch, (3 tr, 2 ch) 4 times into
ring, sl st into third of 3 ch.
Round 2: 2 ch (to count as fi rst htr), 1 htr
into next 2 tr, (2 htr, 2 ch, 2 htr) into next
2 ch sp, *1 htr into next 3 tr, (2 htr, 2 ch,
2 htr) into next 2 ch sp; rep from * 3 more
times, sl st into second of 2 ch.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
Tiny
Small Medium
Large
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Finishing touches
If making a crocheted lining, attach the
twisted cords to the hat after inserting
the lining. Place the small black buttons
over the larger brown buttons and
sew in place for the eyes. Arrange the
markings on the front and back of the
hat and sew them in place on the main
section using the long lengths of yarn
left after fastening off . Weave in all the
yarn ends. Make two twisted cords (see
page 154) using A, each measuring 8[12]
in (20[30]cm)] long, using 6[8] strands of
yarn. Make two tassels (see page 155)
measuring 4[5⅛]in (10[13]cm) long in
B, and attach each to one end of the
twisted cord, then stitch the other end of
the cord to the tip of the earfl ap.
MAKING UP
Edging
With right side of work facing, using
5mm hook and A, rejoin yarn to the back
of the hat by the second earfl ap and
follow the edging pattern as for the
leopard hat on page 23.
Nose
Stuff the nose lightly to pad it out,
keeping a fl attened shape. Sew the
12[15] stitches from each side of the
opening together to form a straight edge.
Stitch the nose in place on the front of
the hat with the straight edge sitting just
above the second row of edging stitches.
Using yarn C and a blunt-ended darning
needle, embroider the nostrils by working
two straight stitches (see page 155)
for each.
Ossicones and ears
Stuff the ossicones fi rmly and attach
them to the top of the hat, stitching
all around the lower edge. Push a thin
layer of stuffi ng into the ears, keeping
the shape fl at. Using the long length
of yarn left after fastening off the ear,
sew together the 9[12] stitches from
each side of the opening to join, forming
a straight edge. Turn 1⅜in (3.5cm) over
on one corner of the fi rst ear and stitch
it down along the straight edge. Repeat
with the other ear, folding it at the
opposite corner so they mirror each other.
Sew the ears in place with the folded
edge at the top.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
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o w lWide eyes are the stand-out feature of the owl hat.
Tweed yarns echoing the natural hues of the landscape create additional detail and interest, providing colour
and texture for this wise bird.
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MATERIALS
Sirdar Click Chunky, 70% acrylic, 30% wool
(81yd/75m per 50g ball)
3[3] x 50g balls in 196 Heath (A)
2[2] x 50g balls in 193 Hustler Brown (B)
1[1] x 50g ball in 142 Lamb (C)
5mm (UK6:USH/8) and 6mm (UK4:USJ/10)
crochet hooks
2 x orange or yellow 1in (2.5cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ⅝in (1.5cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Small amount of toy stuffi ng
Thin card to make tassels
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 6mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
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METHOD
The main part of the hat is crocheted in
rounds with the earfl aps and facings in
rows of double crochet. The wings, eyes
and beak use a smaller hook. The wings
are crocheted in crocodile stitch, which
forms the feather-like pattern for the
wings. The eyes are worked in rounds
of double crochet, half treble and treble
stitches. The shaping around the eyes
is created by working fi rst into the front
loops of the stitches. A second row is
crocheted and then the third is joined to
the back loops of the fi rst row of stitches,
forming a ridge. The beak is worked in
rounds of double crochet and is folded in
half and stuff ed. Tassels are added to the
top of the hat, as well as at the end of the
twisted cords.
MAIN PIECE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 6mm
hook and A, follow the pattern for the
leopard hat main piece on page 14.
EARFLAP FACINGS (MAKE 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
With 6mm hook and A, follow the earfl ap
facing pattern as for the leopard hat on
page 18.
Edging
With 5mm hook and A, follow edging
pattern for the earfl ap facing on page 18.
WINGS (MAKE 2)
Starting at the tip of the wing, with 5mm
hook and B, make 9 ch.
Row 1: Work 1 tr into third ch from hook
(counts as fi rst 2 tr), (2 ch, miss 2 ch, 2 tr
into next ch) twice (3 sets of 2 tr).
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st), miss
the fi rst set of 2 tr, work 5 tr down the
post of the fi rst of the next 2 tr by taking
the hook behind the stitch then back
around to the front of the work, rather
than into the top of the stitch as usual
(see illustration), make 1 ch, work 5 tr up
the post of the second of 2 tr, miss next
set of 2 tr, sl st between last set of 2 tr
(1 feather).
METHOD
The main part of tthehe hhatat is crococheheted in
rounds with the earrfl aps and ffaca ingsg in
rows of double crochc et. The wingngs, eeyeyes
and beak use a smaaller hook. Thehe wwiningsgs
are crocheted in crococodile stitch, whih chch
forms the feather-likeke ppattern fforr the
wings. The eyess araree workrkeded iin rounndsds
of double crcrococheh t, half trrebe le and ttrer ble
stitcheses. TThe shaping arround thehe eyes
isis ccreatated by working fi rst t inintoto the front
loloopops of the stitchees.s. AA second row is
crcroco heted and ththenn the third is joined to
ththe back loooopsps ooff the fi rst row of stitches,
formingg a a riridgdge.e. TThe beak is worked in
rounds of f dodoubublel crochet and is folded in
half and stuff ed. Tassels are added to the
MA
Both
Start
hook
leopa
EAR
Omit
Both
With
facin
page
Edg
With
patte
Wing
Rows 1–7
Start
Wing row 2
Work down the
post of the first of
the next 2 tr
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Next
Next
Shape top
c r o c h e t e d a n i m a l h a t s
Row 3: 3 ch (counts as fi rst tr), 1 tr
between the 2 tr missed on previous
row, 2 ch, 2 tr into space in the centre of
the feather, 2 ch, 2 tr between the 2 tr
missed on previous row (3 sets of 2 tr).
Row 4: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
5 tr down the post of the fi rst of 2 tr, 1
ch, work 5 tr up the post of the second of
2 tr, miss next set of 2 tr; work 5 tr down
the post of the fi rst of the next 2 tr, 1 ch,
work 5 tr up the post of the second of 2
tr (2 feathers).
Row 5: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
(2tr, 2ch, 2tr) into space in centre of
fi rst feather, 2 ch, 2 tr between the 2 tr
missed on previous row, 2ch, (2tr, 2ch,
2tr) into space in centre of next feather
(5 sets of 2 tr).
Row 6: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 5 tr down the post of the fi rst of
2 tr, 1 ch, work 5 tr up the post of the
second of 2 tr, (miss next set of 2 tr, work
5 tr down the post of the fi rst of the next
set of 2 tr, 1 ch, work 5 tr up the post of
the second of 2 tr) twice (3 feathers).
Row 7: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 2
tr into space in centre of fi rst feather, *2
ch, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) between the 2 tr missed
on previous row, 2 ch, 2 tr into space in
centre of next feather, rep from * once
(7 sets of 2 tr).
Row 8: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
5 tr down the post of the fi rst of the 2 tr,
1 ch, work 5 tr up the post of the second
of 2 tr, (miss next set of 2 tr, work 5 tr
down the post of the fi rst of the next set
of 2 tr, 1 ch, work 5 tr up the post of the
second of 2 tr) 3 times (4 feathers).
Row 9: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 2 tr
into space in centre of fi rst feather, (2 ch,
2 tr between the 2 tr missed on previous
row, 2 ch, 2 tr into space in centre of next
feather) 3 times (7 sets of 2 tr).
Row 10: As row 8.
Row 11: As 9.
Row 12: As 8.
Row 13: As 9.Adult size only
Next: As row 8.
Next: As row 9.
Wing
Rows 7–13[15] and shape top
of wing
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Shape top of wing
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), miss
the fi rst set of 2 tr, (work 5 tr down the
post of the fi rst of the next 2 tr, 1 ch, work
5 tr up the post of the second of 2 tr, miss
next set of 2 tr) twice, work 5 tr down the
post of the fi rst of the next 2 tr, 1 ch, work
5 tr up the post of the second of 2 tr, sl st
between last set of 2 tr (3 feathers).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 2 tr
into space in centre of fi rst feather, (2 ch,
2tr between the 2 tr missed on previous
row, 2 ch, 2 tr into space in centre of next
feather) twice (5 sets of 2 tr).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), (miss
the fi rst set of 2 tr, work 5 tr down the
post of the fi rst of the next 2 tr, 1 ch,
work 5 tr up the post of the second of
2 tr) twice, sl st between last set of 2 tr
(2 feathers).
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
EYES (MAKE 2)
With 6mm hook and C, make 4 ch and sl st
to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1 (RS): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 6[7] dc into ring, sl st to fi rst dc
(6[7] sts).
Round 2 (inc): 3 ch (counts as fi rst tr),
work 1 tr into the same st, (tr2inc) 5[6]
times, sl st to third of 3 ch (12[14] sts).
Round 3 (inc): 3 ch (counts as fi rst tr),
1 tr into the same st, (tr2inc) 11[13]
times, sl st to third of 3 ch (24[28] sts).
Round 4 (inc): 2 ch (counts as fi rst htr),
1 htr in same st, (1 htr, htr2inc) 11[13]
times, 1 htr in next st, sl st to second of
2 ch (36[42] sts).Eye shaping
Join in yarn A.
Round 5: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in next 10[12] htr, 1 htr in the
front loop only of the next 2 htr, work 1 tr
in the front loop only of the next 22[26]
htr, 1 htr in the front loop only of the next
2 htr, sl st to fi rst dc, turn.
KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
half treble (htr)
treble (tr)
htr2inc
tr2inc
treble around post of stitch
work into front loop only
work into back loop only
Eye
Adult size
Rounds 1–5 and next row Next
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The following is worked in rows:
Next (WS): 2 ch (counts as fi rst htr),
working into both loops of each st, work
1 htr in the next htr, 1 tr in the next
22[26] tr, 1 htr in the next 2 htr, turn.
Create ridge
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), fold
the previous row of stitches over the
stitches of round 5, with WS together.
Work 1 dc into each of the next 26[30]
sts of the previous row and the back loops
of the stitches of round 4 at the same
time to join. This will form a lip around the
majority of the edge of the eye.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
A at the end.
Eye
Child size
Rounds 1–5
and next row
Eye
Create ridge
Adult size
Eye
Create ridge
Child size
Work into each st of the previous row and back loops only of round 4 at the same time to join
Work into each st of the previous row and back loops only of round 4 at the same time to join
Previous row
Next
Create ridge
Create ridge
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Wings
If making a crocheted lining, attach the
wings and twisted cords to the earfl aps
after inserting the lining. Press the wings
with a cool iron. Position each wing over
the earfl aps and sew in place using yarn
left after fastening off .
Finishing touches
Weave in all the yarn ends. Make two
twisted cords (see page 154) using A,
each measuring 8[12]in (20[30]cm) long,
using 6[8] strands of yarn. Make two
tassels (see page 155) measuring 4[5⅛]
in (10[13]cm) long in C, and attach each
to one end of the twisted cord, then stitch
the other end of the cord to the tip of the
earfl ap. Make two tassels measuring 3[4]
in (7.5[10]cm) long in A. Sew to each side
of the top of the hat.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
MAKING UP
Edging
With right side of work facing, using 5mm
hook and A, rejoin yarn to the back of the
hat by the second ear fl ap and follow the
edging pattern as for the leopard hat on
page 23.
Eyes
Join the eyes by sewing together a few
stitches so the start of the raised lip is
in the centre between the eyes and the
other end is in line with the lower edge.
Position the crocheted eyes just above
the edging on the front of the hat and
attach with the length of yarn left after
fastening off . Sew around the last round
of double crochet stitches so that the
ridge stands away from the main part of
the hat. Stitch the eyes down at the lower
edge where there is no ridge. Place the
small black buttons over the larger orange
or yellow buttons and sew onto the
crocheted circles to fi nish the eyes.
Beak
Fold the crocheted circular piece in
half. With the length of yarn left after
fastening off , stitch the curved edges
together, leaving a small opening. Push
a little stuffi ng through the opening to
fi ll the beak before stitching closed. Sew
the beak in place in between the eyes
with the curved side facing out, stitching
all around it to secure it in position.
BEAK
With 5mm hook and B, make 4 ch and join
with a sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 6[7] dc into the ring (6[7] sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (dc2inc) 6[7] times, sl st to the fi rst dc
(12[14] sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a
st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 6[7] times, sl st to the
fi rst dc (18[21] sts).
Sl st to next st and fasten off , leaving a
long length of yarn.
Beak
Child size
Beak
Adult size
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this hat really cosy. It is quite difficult to see the stitches through the ‘fur’, but holding
it up to a light or window will help.
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MATERIALS
Bergère de France Toison, 77% acrylic, 20%
worsted wool, 3% polyamide (76yd/70m
per 50g ball)
4[4] x 50g balls in 24540 Castor (A)
1[1] x 50g ball in 25391 Chevalier (B)
1[1] x 50g ball in 22546 Hermine (C)
Oddment of DK yarn in light brown (D)
3mm (UK11:US-), 3.5mm (UK9:USE/4) and 4.5mm
(UK7:US7) crochet hooks
2 x white ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ½[⅝]in (1.25[1.5]cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Thin card to make pompoms
SIZES
To fi t: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference
[adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double
crochet on 4.5mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook
if necessary to obtain correct tension.
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METHOD
The main piece, cheeks and nose are all
worked in rounds of double crochet. The
inner and outer parts of the ears are
crocheted in rows and stitched together
before attaching them to the hat. Twisted
cords and fl uff y pompoms provide the
fi nishing touches.
MAIN PIECE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 4.5mm
hook and A, follow the pattern for the
leopard hat main piece on page 14.
Earflap facings (make 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and A, follow the
earfl ap facing pattern as for the leopard
hat on page 18.
Edging
With 3.5mm hook and B, follow edging
pattern for the earfl ap facing on page 18.
EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and A, make 2 ch.
Row 1 (RS): Work 3 dc into second ch
from hook, turn (3 sts).
Row 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc, dc2inc, turn (5 sts).
Row 3: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Row 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, dc2inc,
turn (7 sts).
Row 5: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Row 6 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 5 dc, dc2inc,
turn (9 sts).
Row 7: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
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Both sizes
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Edging
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KEY
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet (dc)
dc2inc
Ears
Adult size
Ears
Child size
Start
Start
Next
Next
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Row 8 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, dc2inc,
turn (11 sts).
Row 9: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Row 10 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 9 dc, dc2inc, turn
(13 sts).
Adult size only
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc in next 11 dc, dc2inc, turn
(15 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc in next 13 dc, dc2inc, turn
(17 sts).
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Rep last row 10 more times.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
INNER EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and B, make 2 ch.
Row 1 (RS): Work 3 dc into second ch
from hook, turn (3 sts).
Row 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc, dc2inc, turn (5 sts).
Rows 3–4: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, turn.
Row 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
dc2inc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, dc2inc, turn (7 sts).
Rows 6–7: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, turn.
Row 8 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 5 dc, dc2inc, turn
(9 sts).
Rows 9–10: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 1 dc in each dc, turn.Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, dc2inc,
turn (11 sts).
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Rep last row once.
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc2inc,
1 dc in next 9 dc, dc2inc, turn (13 sts).
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, turn.
Rep last row 10 more times.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
Start Start
Next Next
Inner ears
Child size
Inner ears
Adult size
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NOSE
Both sizes
With 3mm hook and D, make 4 ch and sl st
to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 6 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst dc (6 sts).
Round 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st),
work 1 dc in each dc, sl st to fi rst dc.
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(12 sts).
Round 4: As round 2.Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 6 times, sl st into
fi rst dc (18 sts).
Next: As round 2.
Both sizesSl st to next st and fasten off , leaving
a long length of yarn at the end.
CHEEKS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and B, make 4 ch and
sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as
a st), work 6 dc into ring, sl st into fi rst
dc (6 sts).
Round 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst dc
(12 sts).
Round 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 1 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (18 sts).
Nose
Adult size
Child size – follow chart to end
of round 4
Cheeks
Child size – rounds 1–3
Adult size – rounds 1–4
Adult size only
Round 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as
a st), (dc2inc, 2 dc) 6 times, sl st into fi rst
dc (24 sts).
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn
at the end.
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MAKING UP
Edging
With right side of work facing, using
3.5mm hook and B, rejoin yarn to the
back of the hat by the second earfl ap
and follow the edging pattern as for the
leopard hat on page 23.
Ears
With RS together sew the inner to the
outer ear, leaving lower edge open. Turn
RS out, positioning the inner ear so it sits
centrally with a slight overlap each side
of the larger outer piece. Join the lower
edges. Bring the two corners of each side
from the lower edge of the ear to the
middle to shape. Stitch to hold in place.
Attach to the main section of the hat.
Cheeks
Sew the cheeks to the face, around ⅝in
(1.5cm) from the lower edge, setting
them close together.
Nose
Flatten the nose and sew the 6[9]
stitches from each side of the top edge
together to form a triangular shape. With
the stitched edge at the top, sew the
nose to centre front of hat, in between
the top shaping of the cheeks.
Finishing touches
If making a crocheted lining, attach the
twisted cords to the hat after inserting
the lining. Weave in all the yarn ends.
Make two twisted cords (see page 154)
measuring 8[12]in (20[30]cm) long in
A, using 6[8] strands of yarn. Make two
2[2⅜]in (5[6]cm) pompoms (see page
155) in C and attach each to one end of
the twisted cord, then stitch the other
end of the cord to the tip of the earfl ap.
Place the small black buttons over the
larger white buttons and sew in place
for the eyes.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and
attach a cosy fl eece or crocheted lining.
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s e w i n g i n a f l e e c e l i n i n g
Choose a stretch fabric that feels soft to the touch to line your animal hat and make it even cosier.
METHOD
1 Scale the pattern template to size,
transferring all the markings onto the
paper. Cut out the pattern, following
the continuous line. Seam allowances of
⅝in (1.5cm) are included in the pattern.
Place the pattern on the folded fl eece,
ensuring the fold indicated on the pattern
is placed exactly on the fold of the fabric.
Pin the pattern in position and cut out
the fabric.
2 Stitch the darts indicated on the
pattern template. Cut to within ½in
(1.25cm) of the point of the dart and
press open. With right sides together,
pin and stitch the main seam, allowing a
⅝in (1.5cm) seam. Trim the seam and cut
notches in the curve, taking care not to
cut into the stitching.
MATERIALS
22in x 22in (56cm x 56cm) [25in x
25in (63.5cm x 63.5cm)] of stretch
fabric, such as polar fl eece or jersey
Matching thread
Needle
Dressmaking pins
Squared pattern paper
Pencil
Scissors
3 Turn under a hem of ⅝in (1.5cm) and
pin to the inside of the hat, just above the
crocheted edging or the ribbed pattern,
with the main seam of the lining at the
centre back of the hat. Ease the fabric
evenly around the lower edge. Slip stitch
in place by hand. Work a few stitches
through the top of the crown into the
crocheted hat to keep the lining in place.
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Child
Plac
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fol
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fab
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Child
Dart
⅝in (1.5cm) seam
Stitch main seam.Trim seam and cut notches in the curve
Stitch darts
LININGCut 1
HATFleece lining
⅝in
(1.5cm
) seam
One small square = 3⁄8 in (1cm)
DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE: Click here
to register and download the template
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Use the same yarn and hook as for the main part of the hat you are making to crochet a cosy lining
in a matching or contrasting colour.
METHOD
As earfl ap facings are worked into
the crocheted lining, omit them from the
main animal hat pattern. Attach the lining
after adding the features of the animal
and before stitching the twisted cords
to the earfl aps. If making an owl or parrot
hat, sew on the wings after attaching
the lining.
For the frog and duck hats
Starting at the top of the hat, with
specifi ed hook and yarn, follow the
pattern for the leopard hat main piece
on page 14 to the end of round 10[11].
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work
1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc.
Frog hat only
Next: Rep last round 10[13] times more.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn.
Follow the fi rst 21[24] rounds of the
chart for the leopard hat on page 14.
Duck hat only
Next: Rep last round 12[15] times more.
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn.
Follow the fi rst 23[27] rounds of the
chart for the leopard hat on page 14.
MATERIALS
3 ½oz (100g) of the yarn used
for the project
Refer to the crochet hooks used for
the main part and edging for the
sizes you will need for the lining
and edging
Darning needle
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Making up
With right sides together, matching the
centre back, slip the lining inside the hat
so the lower edge of it is just above the
ribbing. Thread the length of yarn left after
fastening off onto a blunt-ended darning
needle and sew the lining into the hat,
stitching all around the lower edge. Work
a few stitches through the top of the hat
to hold the lining in place.
FOR ALL HATS
WITH EARFLAPS
Starting at the top of the hat, with
specifi ed hook and yarn, follow the
pattern and charts for the leopard hat
main piece and earfl aps on pages 14–16.
Follow the chart for the leopard hat
on page 14[15].
MAKING UP
Edging
With right side of work facing, using the
specifi ed hook and yarn used for the
edging, rejoin the yarn to the back of the
hat by the second earfl ap and follow
the fi rst round of the edging pattern as
for the leopard hat on page 23.
Next: With wrong sides together, slip the
lining inside the main piece and work 1 ch
(does not count as a st).
Working into the stitches of both the
main piece and lining at the same time to
join, work 1 dc in each of the 10[12] dc
across the back of the hat, ***work
1 dc into each of the next 10[12] dc
down one side of the earfl ap, dc2inc,
1 dc into next dc, dc2inc, 1 dc into each
of the next 10[12] dc up the other side of
the earfl ap***, work 1 dc into each of the
next 24 dc across the front of the hat, rep
from *** to *** to fi nish the edging of the
second earfl ap (84[94] sts).
Sl st to next st and fasten off . Weave in
the ends.
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g e t t i n g s t a r t e dA list of materials required to make each hat can be found
at the beginning of each pattern, so you can gather together the right size hooks, enough yarn and
any other items that you need before you begin.
SIZING
The fi nished animal hats are intended
to fi t children up to 20in (51cm) head
circumference, and adults up to 22in
(56cm) head circumference.
TENSION
Checking the tension before starting
a project is vital, since this will aff ect
the size and look of the fi nished piece.
The tension is the number of rows and
stitches per square inch or centimetre of
crocheted fabric.
Stitches
Using the same size hook and type of
stitch as in the pattern, work a sample
of around 5in (12.5cm) and then smooth
it out on a fl at surface. Place a ruler
horizontally across the work and mark
4in (10cm) with pins. Count the number
of stitches between the pins, including
half stitches. This will give you the
tension of the stitches.
Rows
Measure the tension of the rows by
placing a ruler vertically over the work
and mark 4in (10cm) with pins. Count the
number of rows between the pins.
If the number of stitches and rows is
greater than those stated in the pattern,
your tension is tighter and you should use
a larger hook. If the number of stitches
and rows is fewer than those stated in
the pattern, your tension is looser, so you
should use a smaller hook.
HOOKS
Sizes vary widely, from tiny hooks that
produce a very fi ne stitch when used with
threads to oversized hooks for working
with several strands of yarn at one time
to create a bulky fabric. Using a larger or
smaller hook will change the look of the
fabric and will also aff ect the tension and
the amount of yarn required.
stitches
rows
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NEEDLES
A blunt-ended darning or tapestry needle
is used to sew the projects together. The
rounded end will prevent any snagging
and the large eye makes it easy to thread
the needle with the thick yarns.
SUBSTITUTING YARNS
When substituting yarns, it is important
to calculate the number of balls required
by the number of yards or meters per
ball rather than the weight of the yarn
because this varies according to the fi bre.
Tension is also important. Always work a
tension swatch in the yarn you wish to
use before starting a project.
READING PATTERNS
The animal-hat patterns are written for
children’s and adults’ sizes. The children’s
size is given fi rst and where the adults’
instructions diff er, the adjustment is
given inside the square brackets [ ]. If
0 appears in the instructions, then no
stitches or rows are to be worked for this
size. Where there is no bracket after the
stitches or rows given, the instructions
refer to both sizes.
READING CHARTS
Each symbol on a chart represents a stitch;
every round or horizontal row represents
one round or row of crochet. For rounds of
crochet, read the chart counterclockwise,
starting at the centre and working out to
the last round on the chart.
Slip knot
Take the end of the yarn and form it
into a ring. Holding it in place between
thumb and forefi nger, insert the hook
through the ring, catch the long end that
is attached to the ball, and draw it back
through. Keeping the yarn looped on the
hook, pull through until the loop closes
around the hook, ensuring it is not tight.
Pulling on the short end of yarn will
loosen the knot; pulling on the long end
will tighten it.
HOLDING THE WORK
Hook
Hold the hook as you would a pencil,
bringing your middle fi nger forwards to
rest near the tip of the hook. This will
help control the movement of the hook,
while the fi ngers of your other hand will
regulate the tension of the yarn. The
hook should face you, pointing slightly
downwards. The motion of the hook and
yarn should be free and even, not tight.
This will come with practice.
Yarn
To hold your work and control the
tension, pass the yarn over the fi rst two
fi ngers of your left hand (right if you are
left-handed), under the third fi nger and
around the little fi nger, and let the yarn
fall loosely to the ball. As you work, take
the stitch you made between the thumb
and forefi nger of the same hand. The
hook is usually inserted through the top
two loops of a stitch as you work, unless
otherwise stated in a pattern. A diff erent
eff ect is produced when only the back
loop of the stitch is picked up.
Slip knot
Holding the hook
Holding the
yarn
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c r o c h e t s t i t c h e sHere is all the basic information you need to crochet
your animal hat. A simple slip knot (see page 149) is the starting point for the various stitches that you will use.
CHAIN (CH)
1 Pass the hook under and over the yarn
that is held taught between the fi rst
and second fi ngers. This is called ‘yarn
round hook’ (yrh). Draw the yarn through
the loop on the hook. This makes one
chain (ch).
2 Repeat step 1, keeping the thumb
and forefi nger of the left hand close to
the hook, until you have as many chain
stitches as required.
2
1
SLIP STITCH (SL ST)
Make a practice chain of 10. Insert hook
into fi rst stitch, yrh, draw through both
loops on hook. This forms 1 sl st. Continue
to the end. This will give you 10 slip
stitches (10 sts).
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1
2
DOUBLE CROCHET (DC)
1 Make a practice chain of 17. Miss the
fi rst chain. Insert hook from front into the
next stitch, yarn round hook and draw
back through the stitch (2 loops on hook).
2 Yarn round hook and draw through
2 loops (1 loop on hook). This makes one
double crochet. Repeat steps 1 and 2
to end. On the foundation chain of 17
sts you should have 16 double crochet
stitches (16 sts).
Next row
Turn the work so the reverse side faces
you. Make 1 chain (ch). This is the turning
chain, which helps keep a neat edge and
does not count as a stitch. Rep steps 1
and 2 to the end of the row. Continue
until the desired number of rows is
complete. Fasten off .
FASTENING OFF
When you have fi nished, fasten off by
cutting the yarn around 4¾in (12cm) from
the work. Draw the loose end through the
remaining loop, pulling it tightly.
HALF TREBLE (HTR)
1 Make a practice chain of 17. Miss the
fi rst 2 chain stitches (these count as
the fi rst half treble stitch). Yarn round
hook (yrh), insert hook into the next st,
yarn round hook and draw back through
stitch (3 loops on hook).
2 Yarn round hook, draw through
all 3 loops (1 loop on hook). This forms
1 half treble (htr). Repeat steps 1
and 2 to the end of the row. On the
foundation chain of 17 sts you should
have 16 half trebles (16 sts), including
the 2 ch at the beginning of the row,
which is counted as the fi rst stitch.Next row
Turn the work so the reverse side faces
you. Make 2 ch to count as the fi rst half
treble. Miss the fi rst stitch of the previous
row. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the next
14 htr of the last row, work 1 htr in the
second of the 2 ch at the end of the row.
Continue until the desired number of rows
is complete. Fasten off .
2
1
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INCREASING
To increase one double crochet (dc2inc),
half treble (htr2inc) or treble stitch
(tr2inc), work two stitches into one
stitch of the previous row.
DECREASING
To decrease one double crochet (dc2dec),
insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn
round hook and draw back through the
stitch (2 loops on hook); insert the hook
into the following stitch, yarn round
hook and draw back through the stitch
(3 loops on hook), yarn round hook and
draw through all three loops on the hook.
TREBLE (TR)
1 Make a practice chain of 18. Miss the
fi rst 3 chain stitches (these count as
the fi rst treble stitch). Yarn round hook
(yrh), insert hook into the next st, yarn
round hook and draw back through stitch
(3 loops on hook).
2 Yarn round hook, draw through 2 loops
(2 loops on hook).
3 Yarn round hook, draw through 2 loops
(1 loop on hook). This forms 1 treble (tr).
Repeat steps 1–3 to end of row.
On the foundation chain of 18 sts you
should have 16 trebles (16 sts), including
the 3 ch at the beginning of the row,
counted as the fi rst stitch.Next row
Turn the work so the reverse side faces
you. Make 3 ch to count as the fi rst treble.
Miss the fi rst stitch of the previous row.
Repeat steps 1–3 to the end of the row,
working 1 tr into the third of the 3 ch at
the beginning of the last row. Continue
until the desired number of rows is
complete. Fasten off .
2
3
1
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JOINING IN COLOURS
At the beginning of a round or row
When joining in a new colour at the
beginning of a round or row, catch the
yarn in the new colour and draw through
the stitch. Work the fi rst stitch in the new
colour into the same place as the join.
In the middle of a row
1 When joining in a new colour in the
middle of a row, it is worked into the
stitch preceding the one that the new
shade is to start. To join in the new colour,
insert hook in next stitch, yarn round hook
in the fi rst colour, draw back through the
stitch (2 loops on hook), yarn round hook
with the new colour, draw through both
loops on hook. Continue in the new colour.
2 The colour that is not in use can be
carried across the back of the work and
hidden along the line of stitches being
made using the contrast colour, keeping
the crocheted fabric neat so either
side of the fi nished work can be used.
This method is used at the beginning of
the face shaping for the husky hat on
page 96.
Alternatively, several small balls of
yarn can be wound beforehand to use
separately for each block of colour, as
in the tiger hat on page 85.
2
1
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f i n i s h i n g t o u c h e sThe added crocheted features and buttons give character to the hats. Twisted cords tipped with pompoms or tassels decorate the ends of the earflaps as well as holding them
down so they keep your ears warm.
TWISTED CORD
1 Measure 6[8] strands of around
⅞[1⅓]yd (0.8[1.2]m) lengths of yarn.
This will give you extra length to sew
and weave the ends into the earfl aps.
Knot the ends of the yarn together. Slip
one end over a coat hook and insert a
pencil into the other end. Hold the pencil
between the thumb and forefi nger,
keeping the yarn taut. Turn the pencil
clockwise to twist the strands.
2 Continue turning the pencil until the
strands are tightly twisted. Fold them,
allowing the two halves to twist together
naturally. Remove the pencil and carefully
undo the knots. With a strand threaded
onto a needle, wind the yarn around the
cord near the top and secure with a few
stitches. Alternatively, the end can be
knotted but it will be bulkier.
2
21
1
STRIPED CORD
1 Measure 3[4] strands of around
⅞[1⅓]yd (0.8[1.2]m) lengths of yarn in
each colour. This will give you extra length
to sew and weave the ends into the hat
earfl aps. Fold the lengths of one colour in
half and knot the ends together to form
a loop of stranded yarn. Thread the 3[4]
strands of the remaining colour through
the loop and knot those ends together.
Slip the knotted end of one loop over
a coat hook and insert a pencil through
the other loop. Hold the pencil between
the thumb and forefi nger, keeping the
yarn taut. The point where the yarn is
intertwined should be in the middle.
2 Turn the pencil clockwise until the
strands are tightly twisted. Fold them
in the middle, where the two colours
meet, and allow them to twist together
naturally, producing a striped eff ect.
Finish as for the twisted cord.
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1
POMPOMS
1 Cut two circles of card to the required
measurement for each pompom. Make
a hole in the centre of each circle. The
hole should be around a third of the size
of the fi nished pompom. Thread a blunt
needle with a long length of doubled
yarn and, with the two circles of card
together, wind the yarn through the hole
and around the outer edge of the circle.
Continue in this way, using new lengths
of yarn, until the hole is fi lled and the
circle is covered.
2 Cut through the yarn around the outer
edge between the two circles of card.
Tie a length of yarn securely around the
middle, leaving long ends to attach the
pompoms to the twisted cords. Remove
the card and trim the pompom, fl uffi ng
it into shape.
EMBROIDERY STITCHES
These simple stitches are used to add
features to the sheep, zebra and giraff e
hats on pages 48, 68 and 114.
Fly stitch
1 Bring the yarn through to the front of
the work on the left side of the centre of
the stitch and hold it down with your left
thumb. Insert the needle to the right, in
line with the point where it fi rst emerged.
Bring the needle back through to the
front of the work and a little way down, in
line with the centre of the stitch, keeping
the yarn under the needle.
2 Insert the needle back into the work to
form a V shape with the stitch. Insert the
needle lower down, forming a straight line
below the V-shaped stitch.
Straight stitch
This is a single stitch that can be
worked in varying lengths. It is useful for
embroidering short lines.
2
1
2
1
TASSELS
1 Cut a piece of card to the required
length of the fi nished tassel. Wind the
yarn around the card to the desired
thickness. Break yarn, leaving a long
length, and thread it through a needle.
Slip the needle through all the loops on
the card and tie the yarn tightly at the
top edge.
2 Remove the card and wind the yarn
around the loops, a little way down from
the tied top end, securing with a few
stitches and drawing the needle through
to the top to leave an end to stitch to the
cord. Cut through the folded lower edge
and trim to neaten the ends.
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ABBREVIATIONS
ch chain
ch sp chain space
cm centimetres
dc double crochet
dc2dec work 2 double crochet stitches together to decrease
dc2inc work 2 double crochet stitches into the next stitch to increase
dec decrease
htr half treble
htr2inc work 2 half treble crochet stitches into the next stitch to increase
in inches
inc increase
mb make bobble
rep repeat
RS right side
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
tr treble
tr2inc work 2 treble stitches into the next st to increase
yd yards
yrh yarn round hook
WS wrong side
Steel crochet hook conversions
Metric (mm) UK US0.60 6 14- 5½ 130.75 5 12- 4½ 111.00 4 10- 3½ 91.25 3 81.50 2½ 71.75 2 6
- 1½ 5
Aluminium crochet hook
conversion
Metric (mm) UK US2.00 14 -2.25 13 B/12.50 12 -2.75 - C/23.00 11 -3.25 10 D/33.50 9 E/43.75 - F/54.00 8 G/64.50 7 75.00 6 H/85.50 5 I/96.00 4 J/106.50 3 K/10½7.00 2 -8.00 0 L/119.00 00 M/1310.00 000 N/1511.50 - P/16
UK and US crochet terms
UK crochet terms US crochet terms Double crochet Single crochet
Half treble Half double crochet
Treble Double crochet
CONVERSIONS
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SUPPLIERS
YARNS
France
Bergère de France55020 Bar-le-duc CedexFranceTel: +33 (0)3 29 79 36 66www.bergeredefrance.co.ukwww.bergeredefrance.fr
Spain
Katia YarnsFil Katia, S. A.Av Catalunya s / n – 08296 Castellbell i el Vilar Barcelona Tel: +34 93 828 38 19www.katia.com
UK
DeramoresUnits 5–9 Tomas Seth Business ParkArgent RoadQueenboroughME11 5TSTel: +44 (0)8455 194573www.deramores.com
King Cole LtdMerrie MillsElliott StreetSilsdenWest YorkshireBD20 0DETel: +44 (0)1535 650230www.kingcole.co.uk
Love Knitting Ltd1–4 Priestley RoadWardley Industrial EstateWorsleyManchesterM28 2LYTel: 0845 5760 007www.loveknitting.com
Sirdar Spinning LtdFlanshaw LaneWakefi eldWest YorkshireWF2 9NDTel: +44 (0)1924 371501www.sirdar.co.uk
The Stitchery12–16 RiversideHigh StreetLewesEast Sussex BN7 2RETel: +44 (0)1273 473577www.the-stitchery.co.uk
USA
Lion BrandTel: +1 800 661 7551www.lionbrand.com
HOOKS
UK
Coats Crafts UK Green Lane MillHolmfi rthWest YorkshireHD9 2DXTel: +44 (0)1484 681 881www.coatscrafts.co.uk
USA
Purl Soho459 Broome StreetNew York, NY 10013Tel: +1 212 420 8796 www.purlsoho.com
HABERDASHERY
UK
MacCulloch and Wallis25–26 Dering StreetLondon W1S 1ATTel: +44 (0)20 7629 0311Email: [email protected]
Merchant & Mills Limited 14A Tower Street Rye East Sussex TN31 7ATTel: +44 (0)1797 227789www.merchantandmills.com
Ray Stitch99 Essex RoadLondonN1 2SJTel: +44 (0)20 7704 1060www.raystitch.co.uk
USA
Brooklyn General Store128 Union StBrooklynNY 11231Tel: +1 718 237 7753www.brooklyngeneral.com
WADDING AND STUFFING
UK
World of Wool Unit 8 The Old Railway Goods Yard Scar Lane Milnsbridge Huddersfi eld West Yorkshire HD3 4PETel: +44 (0)1484 846 878 www.worldofwool.co.uk
USA
Fabric and Art101 Boatyard Drive Fort BraggCalifornia 95437Tel: +1 707 964 6365www.fabricandart.com
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PUBLISHER’S
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
GMC would like to thank the following
people for their help in creating this book:
Chris Gloag for photography, Tiff any from
Zone Models, Jen Dodson for hair and
make-up, Amelia Holmwood for styling,
and Anthony Bailey for still-life shots.
AUTHOR’S
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I would like to thank Wendy McAngus
and all at GMC. Thank you very much
to Jonathan Bailey for giving me the
opportunity to write Crocheted Animal Hats. For their continuous support and
encouragement, I thank my husband
Damian, my children Miriam, Dilys, Flynn
and Honey, and my granddaughter Dolly,
who have all very kindly and patiently
modelled the hats for me as I made them.
Vanessa Mooncie is a contemporary
crochet jewellery designer and maker,
silkscreen artist and illustrator. She spent
many happy hours as a child learning to
crochet and knit with her mother and
grandmother. She went on to study
fashion and textile design, then became
a children’s wear designer, illustrator and
commercial interior designer. She lives
with her family in the English countryside.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Aabbreviations 156
Bbasic techniques 146–155
beanies
duck hat 76–81, 144
frog hat 24–31, 144
bear hat 100–107
Cchain (ch) 150
charts, reading 149
colours, joining in 153
conversion charts 156
cord 154
crocheted linings 144–145
Ddecreasing 152
deer hat 40–47
double crochet (dc) 151
double crochet, decreasing
(dc2dec) 152
double crochet, increasing
(dc2inc) 152
duck hat 76–81, 144
Eearfl ap styles
bear 100–107
deer 40–47
giraff e 114–121, 155
husky 92–99
leopard 12–23
owl 122–131, 144
parrot 60–67, 144
pig 108–113
rabbit 132–139
raccoon 32–39
sheep 48–59, 155
tiger 82–91
zebra 68–75, 155
embroidery stitches 155
equipment 148–149
Ffastening off 151
fi nishing 154–155
fl eece linings 142–143
fl y stitch 155
frog hat 24–31, 144
Ggiraff e hat 114–121, 155
Hhaberdashery 157
half treble (htr) 151
half treble, increasing (htr2inc)
152
holding hooks 149
holding your work 149
hooks
conversion charts 156
holding 149
size 148
supplies 157
yarn round hook (yrh) 150
husky hat 92–99
Iincreasing 152
intarsia 82–91
Jjoining in 153
Lleopard hat 12–23
linings 142–145
Mmake bobble (mb) 49
Nneedles 149
Oowl hat 122–131, 144
Pparrot hat 60–67, 144
patterns, reading 149
pig hat 108–113
pompoms 155
Rrabbit hat 132–139
raccoon hat 32–39
reading charts and patterns
149
rows, tension 148
Ssheep hat 48–59, 155
sizing 148
slip knot 149
slip stitch (sl st) 150
stitches
abbreviations 156
tension 148
types 49, 150–153, 155
straight stitch 155
striped cord 154
stuffi ng 157
substituting yarns 149
supplies 157
Ttassels 155
techniques 146–155
tension 148
terminology, UK/US 156
tiger hat 82–91
tools 148–149
treble stitch, increasing
(tr2inc) 152
treble (tr) 152
twisted cord 154
UUK conversions/terms 156
US conversions/terms 156
Wwadding 157
work, holding 149
Yyarn round hook (yrh) 150
yarns
holding 149
joining in 153
substituting 149
supplies 157
Zzebra hat 68–75, 155
INDEX
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