Knitted Animal Hats E-Book

Fiona Goble

• Herausgeber: CICO Books
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

Seitenzahl: 163

Beschreibung

Everyone loves wearing something featuring their favourite animal, and there are 35 designs to choose from here. Hats for tiny babies include Buzzy Bee, Tweet the Robin or Rudy the Rabbit. For bigger kids make something to keep them cosy, from Blizzard the Reindeer (complete with bright red nose) to Otto the Octopus. Most of the hats can be made in a range of sizes and many of them come with matching accessories, such as boot toppers, wrist warmers and baby bootees. Each hat has easy-to-follow instructions and uses the simplest of stitches, with clear step-by-step illustrations and photographs to help with the all-important features, making this ideal for beginner knitters as well as more experienced ones. With essential yarn information as well as a helpful techniques section, you'll be ready to start knitting gorgeous animal hats in no time.

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knittedanimal hats

knittedanimal hats

35 wild and wonderful hats and more for babies, kids, and teens

Fiona Goble

Published in 2013 by CICO Books

An imprint of Ryland Peters & Small Ltd

20–21 Jockey’s Fields,

London WC1R 4BW

519 Broadway, 5th Floor,

New York, NY 10012

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Text © Fiona Goble 2013

Design and photography © CICO Books 2013

The author’s moral rights have been asserted. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher.

A CIP catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress and the British Library.

eISBN: 978 1 782492 74 0

ISBN: 978 1 908862 54 9

Printed in China

Editor: Marie Clayton

Designer: Barbara Zuñiga

Pattern checker: Tricia McKenzie

Photographers: Terry Benson, Penny Wincer, Emma Mitchell

Stylists: Rob Merrett, Clare Hunt

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contents

Introduction

CHAPTER 1

Tiny Hats for Teeny Babies

Squawk the Chick

Spot the Ladybug

Spot the Ladybug bootees

Rudy the Rabbit

Tweet the Robin

Buzzy Bee

Buzzy Bee bootees

CHAPTER 2

Cozy Hats for Cute Kids

Hoot the Owl

Ribbit the Frog

Prickle the Hedgehog

Savannah the Zebra

Savannah the Zebra wrist warmers

Boo the Monster

Squeak the Mouse

Rumble Bear

Rumble Bear mittens

Otto the Octopus

Waddle the Penguin

Nana the Monkey

Gurgle the Fish

Leandro the Lion

Rusty the Fox

Blizzard the Reindeer

Scorch the Dragon

Bamboo the Panda

CHAPTER 3

Cool Hats for the Young at Heart

Ozzie the Koala

Slinky Cat

Slinky Cat mittens

Kitty the Tiger

Kitty the Tiger boot toppers

Hunter the Hound

Pattie the Cow

Pattie the Cow ankle warmers

Curly the Pig

Frosty the Polar Bear

CHAPTER 4

Useful Information

Tools & Materials

Stitches & Techniques

Yarn Information

Suppliers

Index

Acknowledgments

introduction

If you love knitting, have a penchant for fancy hats, and adore animals, then I hope this will be just the book you’re after! I loved the craze for wacky animal headgear and wanted to help people create their own one-of-a-kind hats quickly and easily. Some of the hat patterns are suitable for new knitters and would make an ideal second or third knitting project. Others are more suitable for knitters with a few projects already under their belt—and a few are aimed at knitters with little experience. The skill level required for each project is clearly marked on the patterns themselves. If you haven’t picked up your needles for a while and want to brush up your skills, have a look through the Useful Information section on pages 92–107.

The patterns are divided into three sections: hats for babies; hats for younger kids; and hats for the “young at heart”—that’s pretty much everyone from pre-teens upward who fancies sporting an animal hat! Have a leaf through and see which styles you like best—and don’t forget that most of the patterns in Cozy Hats for Cute Kids (pages 24–69) and Cool Hats for the Young at Heart (pages 70–91) include instructions for two sizes, so you can knit the smaller version for young kids and the bigger version for older kids, teens, and adults.

In case you haven’t already spotted them, as well as the hats there are a few must-have accessories. For little babies, there are gorgeous bootees to match the ladybug and bee hats. And if you’re a little older, check out the zebra-striped wrist warmers, cow ankle warmers, and tiger-striped boot toppers.

All the projects are knitted in standard yarns. If you can’t find the yarn specified, or just fancy something a bit different, you can substitute a similar yarn of the same thickness—see the Yarn Information on pages 108–109. Just remember to knit your gauge (tension) square first, so you can be sure that your finished creation will be the right size.

The wonderful thing about knitting is how little equipment you need. To make sure that you have everything, take a look at page 94 and also check out the information given in the individual patterns. I’ve absolutely adored creating these hats and seeing my “menagerie” come together from the balls of yarn in my knitting basket—and I hope that you will have just as much fun recreating and wearing them.

Chapter 1

tiny hats for teeny babies

squawk the chick

spot the ladybug

spot the ladybug bootees

rudy the rabbit

tweet the robin

buzzy bee

buzzy bee bootees

squawk the chick

What self-respecting baby could do without this warm and fuzzy, charming chick beanie to ward off the chilly breezes in cooler climes? The hat is knitted in a chunky-weight yellow yarn, but if you fancy a tiny knitted blackbird or a blue oriole—just choose yarn accordingly. The hat is super-quick to knit and an ideal project for beginners.

skill level

Yarn

1 x 1¾ oz (50 g) ball—approx 81 yds (75 m)—Sirdar Click Chunky in shade 186 Lemon (A)

Small amount of Sirdar Country Style DK in shade 412 White (B) and shade 473 Slate (C)

Small amount of Rowan Wool Cotton DK in shade 985 Cafe (D)

You will also need

Sizes US 9 (5.5 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) knitting needles

Yarn sewing needle

Large-eyed embroidery needle

Sizes

0–6 months (6–12 months)

Actual measurements

Approx 13½ in/34 cm (15 in/38 cm) circumference

Gauge (tension)

16 sts and 22 rows to 4 in (10 cm) square over stockinette (stocking) stitch using US 9 (5.5 mm) needles.

Main hat

(make 1)

Using US 9 (5.5 mm) needles and A, cast on 54(60) sts.

Row 1: [K1, p1] to end.

Row 2: [P1, k1] to end.

Rep Rows 1–2 once more.

Work 18(20) rows in st st beg with a k row.

Large size only:

Next row: K4, [k2tog, k8] 5 times, k2tog, k4. (54 sts)

Next row: P.

Both sizes:

Next row: K3, [sl1, k2tog, psso, k6] 5 times, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3. (42 sts)

Next and every WS row until stated otherwise: P.

Next RS row: K2, [sl1, k2tog, psso, k4] 5 times, sl1, k2tog, psso, k2. (30 sts)

Next RS row: K1, [sl1, k2tog, psso, k2] 5 times, sl1, k2tog, psso, k1. (18 sts)

Next row (WS): [P2tog] to end. (9 sts)

Next row: [Sl1, k2tog, psso] 3 times. (3 sts)

Work 7 rows in st st beg with a p row.

Bind (cast) off.

Outer eyes

(make 2)

Using US 3 (3.25 mm) needles and B, cast on 5 sts.

Row 1: Inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. (7 sts)

Row 2: P.

Rep first 2 rows 3 times more. (13 sts)

Row 9: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. (11 sts)

Row 10: P.

Rep Rows 9–10 twice more. (7 sts)

Row 15: K1, K2tog, k3, ssk, k1. (5 sts)

Bind (cast) off.

Beak

Using US 3 (3.25 mm) needles and D, cast on 8 sts.

Work 2 rows in st st beg with a k row.

Row 3: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk. (6 sts)

Row 4: P.

Rep Rows 3–4 once more. (4 sts)

Row 7: K2tog, ssk. (2 sts)

Row 8: P2tog. (1 st)

Break yarn and pull through rem st.

Making up and finishing

For general information on putting your hat together, see pages 104–107.

With RS of hat facing outward, oversew seam of “stalk” at top of hat. Join back seam of hat using the flat-seam technique (see page 104).

Oversew eyes in place. Using C, embroider a coil of chain stitch (see page 106) for each eye center.

Oversew beak in place.

spot the ladybug

With their bright, red-spotted backs, ladybugs (ladybirds) are one of the show stealers of the insect world. Grab a slice of the action by knitting this cheerful hat to add a splash of scarlet to a dull day. It’s knitted in soft DK yarn and, as the spots are embroidered on afterward, it’s much easier to knit than it looks. Don’t forget to check out the ladybug bootees on page 15 to complete the look!

skill level

Yarn

1 x 1¾ oz (50 g) ball—approx 127 yds (116 m)—Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in shade 12 Red (A)

1 x 1¾ oz (50 g) ball—approx 127 yds (116 m)—Sublime Extra Fine Merino in shade 13 Jet Black (B)

Small amount of Patons Diploma Gold DK in shade 6184 Steel (C)

You will also need

Size US 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needles

Yarn sewing needle

Large-eyed embroidery needle

Sizes

0–6 months (6–12 months)

Actual measurements

Approx 12 in/30 cm (13¾ in/35 cm) circumference

Gauge (tension)

24 sts and 30 rows to 4 in (10 cm) square over stockinette (stocking) stitch using US 5 (3.75 mm) needles.

Notes

Before you begin knitting, prepare a small ball of A consisting of 9 yds (8 m) of yarn.

Hat

(make 1)

Using US 5 (3.75 mm) needles and main ball of A, cast on 72(84) sts.

K 6 rows.

Leave A at side of work and join in B.

K 2 rows. Break B.

Row 9: K30(36) in A, rejoin B, k12 in B, join in small ball of A, k30(36) in A.

Row 10: P30(36) in A, p12 in B, p30(36) in A.

Work 2 more rows in st st beg with a k row and keeping to A/B patt as set.

Row 13: K31(37) in A, k10 in B, k31(37) in A.

Row 14: P32(38) in A, p8 in B, p32(38) in A.

Row 15: K33(39) in A, k6 in B, k33(39) in A.

Row 16: P34(40) in A, p4 in B, p34(40) in A.

Break A toward center of work.

Using A, work 4 rows in st st beg with a k row.

Row 21: K35(41) in A, k2 in B, k35(41) in A.

Row 22: P35(41) in A, p2 in B, p35(41) in A.

Rep Rows 21–22 eight times more.

Large size only:

Row 39: Using A, k6, [k2tog, k12] twice, k2tog, k5; using B,

k2; using A, k5, [ssk, k12] twice, ssk, k6. (78 sts)

Row 40: P38 in A, p2 in B, p38 in A.

Row 41: Using A, k5, [sl1, k2tog, psso, k10] twice, sl1, k2tog, psso, k4; using B, k2; using A, k4, [sl1, k2tog, psso, k10] twice, sl1, k2tog, psso, k5. (66 sts)

Small size only:

Row 39: Using A, k5, [k2tog, k10] twice, k2tog, k4; using B, k2; using A, k4, [ssk, k10] twice, ssk, k5. (66 sts)

Both sizes:

Next row: P32 in A, p2 in B, p32 in A.

Next row: Using A, k4, [sl1, k2tog, psso, k8] twice, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3; using B, k2; using A, k3, [sl1, k2tog, psso, k8] twice, sl1, k2tog, psso, k4. (54 sts)

Next row: P26 in A, p2 in B, p26 in A.

Next row: Using A, k3, [sl1, k2tog, psso, k6] twice, sl1, k2tog, psso, k2; using B, k2; using A, k2, [sl1, k2tog, psso, k6] twice, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3. (42 sts)

Next row: P20 in A, p2 in B, p20 in A.

Next row: Using A, k2, [sl1, k2tog, psso, k4] twice, sl1, k2tog, psso, k1; using B, k2; using A, k1, [sl1, k2tog, psso, k4] twice, sl1, k2tog, psso, k2. (30 sts)

Next row: P14 in A, p2 in B, p14 in A.

Next row: Using A, k1, [sl1, k2tog, psso, k2] twice, sl1, k2tog, psso; using B, k2; using A, [sl1, k2tog, psso, k2] twice, sl1, k2tog, psso, k1. (18 sts)

Next row: Using A, [p2tog] 4 times; using B, p2tog; using A, [p2tog] 4 times. (9 sts)

Next row: Using A, [sl1, k2tog, psso] 3 times. (3 sts)

Break yarn leaving a long tail.

Thread yarn tail through rem sts, pull up tightly and secure.

Making up and finishing

For general information on putting your hat together, see pages 104–107.

Join back seam of hat using the flat-seam technique (see page 104).

Using B, embroider six small coils of chain stitch (see page 106) for spots.

Using B, embroider a row of chain stitch round sides and top of ladybug’s head. Using B, work antennae in stem stitch (see page 106).

Using C, embroider a small ring of chain stitch for each eye. Using B, work a French knot (see page 106) in center of each eye.

Using C, embroider mouth in chain stitch.

spot the ladybugbootees

What style-conscious mother could resist these ultra-cute ladybug (ladybird) bootees, designed for a baby’s winter wardrobe? Knitted in soft scarlet and black yarns, these are the perfect accessory to keep delicate little feet extra toasty when the temperature dips. Don’t forget to add the matching hat on page 12.

skill level

Yarn

1 x 1¾ oz (50 g) ball—approx 127 yds (116 m)—Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in shade 12 Red (A)

1 x 1¾ oz (50 g) ball—approx 127 yds (116 m)—Sublime Extra Fine Merino in shade 13 Jet Black (B)

You will also need

Size US 3 (3.25 mm) knitting needles

Yarn sewing needle

2 large safety pins or stitch holders

Sizes

0–6 months (6–12 months)

Actual measurements

Approx 3¾ in/9.5 cm (4¼ in/11 cm) length of sole

Gauge (tension)

26 sts and 40 rows to 4 in (10 cm) square over stockinette (stocking) stitch using US 3 (3.25 mm) needles.

Bootee

(make 2)

Using US 3 (3.25 mm) needles and A, cast on 34(38) sts.

Row 1: [K2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 2: [P2, k2] to last 2 sts, p2.

Rep last 2 rows 5(6) times more.

Break yarn.

Put first 10(11) sts on the first pin or stitch holder. Rejoin A, k14(16). Put rem 10(11) sts on second pin or stitch holder.

Cont working 14(16) sts on needle only.

Work 13(15) rows in st st beg with a p row.

Break A and join in B.

Large size only:

Row 31: K1, k2tog, k10, ssk, k1. (14sts)

Row 32: K.

Row 33: K1, k2tog, k8, ssk, k1. (12 sts)

Row 34: P.

Small size only:

Row 27: K1, k2tog, k8, ssk, k1. (12 sts)

Row 28: K.

Both sizes:

Next row: K1, k2tog, k6, ssk, k1. (10 sts)

Next row: P.

Next row: K1, k2tog, k4, ssk, k1. (8 sts)

Next row: P2tog, p4, p2tog. (6 sts)

Break yarn and leave last 6 sts (which will form the toe end) on needle.

Starting at heel edge of cuff and with RS facing, k10(11) sts from first stitch holder (you may find it easier to transfer them to a spare needle first), pick up 11(13) sts evenly up side of foot part of bootee, k6 sts from needle, pick up 11(13) sts evenly down second side, k10(11) sts from second stitch holder. (48/54 sts) K 7 rows.

Shape sole:

Next row: K.

Next row: P.

Large size only:

Next row: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk. (52 sts)

Next row: P2tog, p22, [p2tog] twice, p22, p2tog. (48 sts)

Both sizes:

Next row: K2tog, k20, ssk, k2tog, k20, ssk. (44 sts)

Next row: P2tog, p18, [p2tog] twice, p18, p2tog. (40 sts)

Next row: K2tog, k16, ssk, k2tog, k16, ssk. (36 sts)

Next row: P2tog, p14, [p2tog] twice, p14, p2tog. (32 sts)Bind (cast) off.

Making up and finishing

Using B, join heel seams using the flatseam technique (see page 104). Using A, join ribbed section at back of each bootee.

With RS of bootee together, oversew sole seam. Using B, work a line of chain stitch (see page 106) up center top of each bootee. Using B, work four French knots (see page 106) for spots.

rudy the rabbit

You’d need a heart of steel to say “no” to a toddler dressed in this classy bunny bonnet. Knitted in a pretty shade of dusky pink, the basic hat is made from a simple rectangle, seamed together to form a pixie-like hood. If you’ve mastered the art of picking up stitches along a knitted edge, you’ll find this impressive hat easy to knit. Choose pink or baby blue—or knit it in the colors of a real-life rabbit you know.

skill level

Yarn

1 x 1¾ oz (50 g) ball—approx 127 yds (116 m)—Wendy Merino DK in shade 2370 Fuchsia

¾ in (17 mm) dusky pink button

Sewing thread to match knitting yarn

You will also need

Size US 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needles

Yarn sewing needle

Standard sewing needle

Sizes

One size to fit 6–12 months

Actual measurements

Approx 11 in/28 cm neck circumference, 7½ in/19 cm height

Gauge (tension)

23 sts and 30 rows to 4 in (10 cm) square over stockinette (stocking) stitch using US 5 (3.75 mm) needles.

Main hat

(make 1)

Using US 5 (3.75 mm) needles, cast on 78 sts.

Row 1: [K2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 2: [P2, k2] to last 2 sts, p2.

Rep Rows 1–2 twice more.

Row 7: [K2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2.

Work 41 rows in st st beg with a p row.Bind (cast) off.

With RS of work facing, pick up and k 27 sts down one side of hat, beg at ribbed section, then pick up and k 27 sts down other side of hat, beginning at bound- (cast-) off edge. (54 sts)

Turn work and cast on 16 sts. (70 sts)

Next row: [K2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2.

Next row: [P2, k2] to last 2 sts, p2.

Next row: [K2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2.

Next row: [P2, k2] to last 6 sts, bind (cast) off 2 sts kwise (for buttonhole), k1, p2. (68 sts)

Next row: K2, p2, turn work and cast on 2 sts, turn work again, [p2, k2] to end. (70 sts)

Next row: [P2, k2] to last 2 sts, p2.

Next row: [K2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2.

Bind (cast) off loosely, keeping to p2, k2 patt as set until last 16 sts.

Bind (cast) off these last 16 sts pwise.

Ears

(make 4 pieces)

Using US 5 (3.75 mm) needles, cast on 7 sts.

Work 26 rows in st st beg with a k row.

Row 27: K1, k2tog, k1, ssk, k1. (5 sts)

Row 28: P2tog, p1, p2tog. (3 sts)

Row 29: Sl1, k2tog, psso. (1 st)Break yarn and pull through rem st.

Making up and finishing

For general information on putting your hat together, see pages 104–107.

Join back seam of hat using mattress stitch (see page 104).

Place two ear pieces RS together and oversew (see page 105) round sides and top, leaving lower edge open for turning. Turn ear RS out and oversew lower edge. Make second ear in the same way. Stitch ears in place.

Sew button in place.

tweet the robin

When you’re away from the warmth of your nest, there’s no better way to keep warm than to keep your head tucked into your very own robin redbreast hat. Knitted in the softest of fawn yarns, this hat is a great first project for anyone just starting out on mixing colors in their knitting and would make an ideal gift for a newborn baby girl or boy.

skill level

Yarn