Knitted Animal Socks and Hats E-Book

Fiona Goble

• Herausgeber: CICO Books
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2018

Seitenzahl: 166

Beschreibung

"You'll be coming back time and time again to knit these sweet and simple projects." Review of Knitted Animal Socks, Mitts, and Scarves, Knitting magazine Cover your head and feet in animal fun with these 35 knitting patterns, including hats for all ages, and simple stretchy socks for everyone from babies to adults. Combine your love of knitting with your love of animals and make these stylish accessories featuring your favourite creatures. This new collection of knitting patterns for socks and hats covers you top to toe in amazing designs by Fiona Goble. There are patterns for babies, toddlers, and children, including teddy bear booties, unicorn socks and even a pug dog hat, but there are also plenty of makes for teens and adults too, including reindeer socks, and a llama hat. The sock patterns are designed to be simple and straightforward, while the hats will fit many sizes. Whether you prefer cuddly cats or colourful cockatiels, fluffy foxes or perky piglets, you will find something here to suit you.

Leseprobe

knitted animal

socks and hats

knitted animal

socks and hats

35 furry and friendly creatures to keep you warm

Fiona Goble

Published in 2018 by CICO Books

An imprint of Ryland Peters & Small Ltd

20–21 Jockey’s Fields341 E 116th St

LondonNew York

WC1R 4BWNY 10029

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Text © Fiona Goble 2018 Design, illustration, and photography © CICO Books 2018

The designs in this book are copyright and must not be knitted for sale.

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.

ISBN: 978 1 78249 640 3

eISBN: 978 1 78249 774 5

Printed in China

Editor: Kate Haxell

Designer: Geoff Borin

Photographer: Terry Benson

Stylist: Jess Contomichalos

Illustrator: Stephen Dew

Art director: Sally Powell

Production controller: Mai-Ling Collyer

Publishing manager: Penny Craig

Publisher: Cindy Richards

contents

Introduction

CHAPTER 1

little ones

Teddy Booties

Unicorn Socks

Pug Hat

Dinosaur Socks

Piglet Socks

Arctic Fox Hat

Dinosaur Hat

Tortoise Booties

Monster Feet

Raccoon Hat

Pocket Buddy Socks

CHAPTER 2

in-betweeners

Unicorn Hat

Fox Socks

Whale Socks

Lion Hat

Little Bear Hat

Poodle Socks

Tiger Socks

Marmalade Cat Hat

Whale Hat

Raccoon Socks

Bat Socks

Cockatiel Hat

CHAPTER 3

teens and grown-ups

Sloth Hat

Llama Socks

Reindeer Socks

Chameleon Hat

Polar Bear Socks

Shark Socks

Llama Hat

Rabbit Hat

Bee Hat

Panda Socks

Dachshund Socks

Zebra-striped Socks

Techniques

AbbreviationsandSuppliers

IndexandAcknowledgments

introduction

Whether you’re after a pair of tiger socks to keep your feet looking fabulous on a chilly evening, or a cute raccoon hat for a new baby, you’re in the right place. This collection of animal-themed knits will keep heads and feet cozy and looking good, and there are projects to fit all the family.

All the hats in the book are knitted on standard knitting needles, though it would be quite straightforward to adapt the patterns and knit them on a circular needle, if you prefer knitting this way and have adapted patterns before. Most of the socks are worked on a set of four needles that have points at both ends. These are usually called “double-pointed needles”—or “dpns” for short. I don’t recommend knitting socks on a circular needle because the patterns include specific instructions for needle 1, needle 2, and so on, and adapting the pattern would be quite complicated.

When I was new to knitting, nothing seemed more daunting than knitting on a set of four double-pointed needles. Firstly, it meant you could drop stitches at both ends of your needles! And if that wasn’t bad enough, you had to use double the number of needles you were used to working with. But I promise, it doesn’t take long to get used to them. And one of the benefits of knitting on four needles is that it creates a tube of knitting, so there is very little sewing together to do.

If you’ve never knitted on four needles before, I recommend you look at the instructions for knitting in the round on page 121 and practice with some scrap yarn before starting your project. This way, you won’t have to stop to figure out the basics when you’re in the middle of things. For more information, take a look at the rest of the section on knitting socks on page 121, where I have some useful advice for newbie sock knitters, including working the heel part of the socks.

Please bear in mind that if you fall in love with a pair of socks but they look either a little short or long—although the width looks fine—you can easily adapt the pattern by knitting a few rows more or a few rows less in the leg and/or foot part of the sock. But remember you may need to buy more yarn if you’re making them longer.

Most of the projects are reasonably straightforward to knit and some are suitable for almost complete beginners. I’ve ranked the projects according to the level of skills required, from one to three symbols. Those with one symbol should be well within the scope of “beginner knitters” and those with two symbols should be within the scope of “intermediate knitters”. The projects marked with three stars should also be within the scope of “intermediate knitters” but are slightly more complex. Whatever project you choose, it’s a good idea to check through the instructions before buying your yarn, to make absolutely sure you feel confident.

Although I’ve recommended particular yarns for each project, most of these can be quite easily substituted if you can’t find the particular yarn in your country. For more information, check out the very useful website called yarnsub.com.

Finally, if you have any comments or queries, please feel free to contact me via my website, fionagoble.com, where I will always do my best to help out. I’ve had great fun creating the projects in this book and I hope you love making and wearing your own versions.

Fiona Goble

CHAPTER 1

little ones

Teddy Booties

Unicorn Socks

Pug Hat

Dinosaur Socks

Piglet Socks

Arctic Fox Hat

Dinosaur Hat

Tortoise Booties

Monster Feet

Raccoon Hat

Pocket Buddy Socks

teddy booties

Teddy bears—named after the bear-loving USA President Teddy Roosevelt—have become a childhood classic. So what could be more perfect snuggled around a baby’s little feet than these warm and fuzzy teddy booties? They’re knitted flat, on straight needles, in a yarn that comes in lots of lovely colors. I’ve chosen a classic gold, but I think they’d look great in pastel shades, too. The choice, as always, is up to you.

SKILL LEVEL

YARN AND MATERIALS

Katia Peru (40% wool, 40% acrylic, 20% alpaca), 115yd (106m) per 3½oz (100g) ball of bulky (chunky) yarn

1 ball in 039 (A)

Oddment of light worsted (DK) yarn in black (B)

NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT

Pair of US8 (5mm) knitting needles

Stitch holder

Yarn sewing needle

Large-eyed embroidery needle

SIZE

To fit an average baby 0–6 (6–12) months

(For more information on sizes, see page 112)

Actual measurements: length approx. 3½in/8.25cm (4in/10cm)

GAUGE (TENSION)

17 sts and 20 rows to 4in (10cm) square over stockinette (stocking) stitch on US8 (5mm) needles

ABBREVIATIONS

See page 127

Main bootie

(Make 2)

Cast on 22(24) sts.

Smaller size only

Row 1: K2, [p2, k2] to end.

Row 2: P2, [k2, p2] to end.

Rep last 2 rows twice more.

Larger size only

Row 1: [K2, p2] to end.

Rep last row 5 times more.

Both sizes

Row 7: K15(16), turn.

Row 8: P8, turn.

Row 9: Sl1 pwise WYB, k to end.

Row 10: Sl1 pwise, p to end.

Rep rows 9–10, twice (3 times) more.

Leave sts on holder and break yarn.

With RS facing, rejoin yarn to right-hand edge at base of rectangle just worked, at inner edge of 7(8) sts on needle. Pick up and knit 5(6) sts up first side, k8 sts on holder, pick up and knit 5(6) sts down second side, k rem 7(8) sts.(32/36 sts)

Work 3 rows in st st beg with a p row.

Next row: K3, k2tog, k to last 5 sts, ssk, k3. (30/34 sts)

Next row: Knit.

Rep last 2 rows once more. (28/32 sts)

Next row: K3, k2tog, k5(7), ssk, k4, k2tog, k5(7), ssk, k3. (24/28 sts)

Next row: Knit.

Next row: K3, k2tog, k3(5), ssk, k4, k2tog, k3(5), ssk, k3.(20/24 sts)

Bind (cast) off kwise.

Ear

(Make 4)

Cast on 4 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: Ssk, k2tog. (2 sts)

Row 3: K2tog. (1 st)

Fasten off.

To make up

Sew back and sole seam using flat stitch (see page 126).

Stitch the ears in position, using the photograph as a guide.

Using B, work two French knots (see page 124) for the eyes.

Using B again, work a small coil of chain stitch (see page 124) for the nose and add a small vertical stitch just below it.

Weave in all loose ends.

unicorn socks

These mythical animals have featured in folklore for hundreds of years, and if you love all things full of hope and wonder, you’re bound to be a big unicorn fan. I’ve chosen two shades of pink for these unicorns, but if you want something less girlie, it won’t matter at bit. After all, they’re creatures of legend, so you really can knit and decorate them in any colors that take your fancy.

SKILL LEVEL

YARN AND MATERIALS

Cascade 220 Fingering (100% wool), 273yd (250m) per 1¾oz (50g) ball of fingering (4ply) yarn

1 ball in Cerise 7802 (A)

3 balls in Tutu 9477 (B)

1 ball in White 8505 (C)

Oddment of light worsted (DK) yarn in black (D)

Oddments of light worsted (DK) yarns in pastel shades —I used shades 001 Primrose, 002 Apple, and 071 Pool from Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (53% wool, 33% acrylic, 12% cashmere)

NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT

Set of 4 US6 (4mm) double-pointed knitting needles

Set of 4 US5 (3.75mm) double-pointed knitting needles

Pair of US5 (3.75mm) knitting needles

USF-5 (3.75mm) crochet hook or one of similar size

Stitch holder (optional)

Stitch marker

Yarn sewing needle

Large-eyed embroidery needle

SIZE

To fit a child 2–4 (4–6) years

(For more information on sizes, see page 112)

Actual measurements: approx. 5in/13cm (6in/15cm) from toe to heel (unstretched)

GAUGE (TENSION)

22 sts and 28 rows to 4in (10cm) square over stockinette (stocking) stitch on US5 (3.75mm) needles, using yarn double

ABBREVIATIONS

See page 127

Main sock

(Make 2)

Using set of US6 (4mm) needles, cast on 40(44) sts in A.

Round 1: [K2, p2] to end.

Rep round 1, 9 times more.

Break A, join in B, and change to set of US5 (3.75mm) needles.

Knit 40(48) rounds.

HEEL

Next row: K10(11), turn.

Next row: P20(22), turn.

Work rem of heel on 20(22) sts just worked, leaving rem 20(22) sts for instep on stitch holder or spare needle.

Work 8(10) rows in st st beg with a k row.

Next row: K12(13), ssk, k1, turn.

Next row: Sl1 pwise, p5, p2tog, p1, turn.

Next row: Sl1 pwise, k to 1 st before gap, ssk, k1, turn.

Next row: Sl1 pwise, p to 1 st before gap, p2tog, p1, turn.

Rep last 2 rows once(twice) more. (14 sts)

Rep last 2 rows once (twice) more. (14 sts)

Smaller size only

Next row: Sl1 pwise, k to st before gap, ssk, turn.

Next row: Sl1 pwise, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. (12 sts)

Both sizes

HEEL GUSSET

On needle 1: K all 12(14) heel sts and pick up and knit 7(8) sts up side of heel flap and 1 st from instep sts.

On needle 2: K 18(20) instep sts.

On needle 3: K rem st from instep, pick up and knit 7(8) sts up side of heel flap and k 6(7) sts from heel. (46/52 sts) Put marker on next st to mark beg of round.

Next round: On needle 1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 2, k all sts; on needle 3, k1, ssk, k rem sts.(44/50 sts)

Next round: Knit.

Rep last 2 rounds 10 times more. (34/40 sts)

FOOT

Knit 8(12) rounds.

Next round (ridge): Purl.

TOE

Break B, join in C.

Next round: On needle 1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 2, k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 3, k1, ssk, k to end of round. (30/36 sts)

Next round: Knit.

Rep last 2 rounds once more. (26/32 sts)

Next round: On needle 1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 2, k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 3, k1, ssk, k to end of round. (22/28 sts)

Rep last round 4(5) times more. (6/8 sts)

Break yarn, thread through rem sts, and secure.

Ear

(Make 8)

Using straight US5 (3.75mm) needles, cast on 6 sts in B.

Work 4 rows in st st beg with a k row.

Row 5: Ssk, k2, k2tog. (4 sts)

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: Ssk, k2tog. (2 sts)

Row 8: P2tog. (1 st)

Fasten off.

Horn

(Make 2)

Using standard US5 (3.75mm) needles, cast on 8 sts in C.

Work 4 rows in st st beg with a k row.

Row 5: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk. (6 sts)

Work 3 rows in st st beg with a p row.

Row 9: K2tog, k2, ssk. (4 sts)

Row 10: Purl.

Row 11: K2tog, ssk. (2 sts)

Row 12: P2tog. (1 st)

Fasten off.

Forelock

Using the crochet hook, work two 5-in (13-cm) crochet chains (see page 123) in each of the three pastel yarns.

To make up

For the eyes, use a divided thread of D to embroider a small coil in chain stitch (see page 124) and work a circle of chain stitch around the coil using a double strand of B. For nostrils, work two French knots in D (see page 124). For the horn, sew the back seams and stuff lightly with some scrap yarn. Using a single strand of A, work a spiral of chain stitch around the horn, using the photograph as a guide.

For the ears, pair up pieces, seam the sides, and sew in place using the photograph as a guide.

Stitch the forelock crochet chains in place just below the horn.

pug hat

With their wrinkly faces, bright eyes, and friendly nature, it’s no wonder people love these cute little dogs. They are one of the oldest breeds in the world and originally came from China. If you want to grab a bit of pug style for the child in your life, now’s your chance. The hat is knitted in an easy-to-wear wool and acrylic mix and I’ve added shiny button eyes, but you could just as easily embroider the eyes using black yarn.

SKILL LEVEL

YARN AND MATERIALS

Cascade Pacific Chunky (60% acrylic, 40% wool), 120yd (110m) per 3½oz (100g) ball of bulky (chunky) yarn

1 ball in Espresso 42 (A)

1 ball in Latte 30 (B)

Oddment of light worsted (DK) yarn in black (C)

2 x 5⁄8in (16mm) shiny black shank buttons

NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT

Pair of US9 (5.5mm) knitting needles

Yarn sewing needle

Large-eyed embroidery needle

SIZE

To fit a child 4–5 (6–7) years

(For more information on sizes, see page 112)

Actual measurements: approx. 16¼in/41cm (17¾in/45cm) circumference (unstretched)

GAUGE (TENSION)

16 sts and 19 rows to a 4in (10cm) square over stockinette (stocking) stitch using US9 (5.5mm) needles

ABBREVIATIONS

See page 127

Main hat

(Make 1)

Cast on 66(72) sts in A.

Knit 4 rows.

Break yarn.

Row 5: Join in B and k21(24); rejoin A and k24; using B from center of ball, k to end.

Row 6: P22(25) in B, p22 in A, p in B to end.

Row 7: K23(26) in B, k20 in A, k in B to end.

Row 8: P24(27) in B, p18 in A, p in B to end.

Row 9: K25(28) in B, k16 in A, k in B to end.

Row 10: P25(28) in B, p16 in A, p in B to end.

Row 11: K26(29) in B, k14 in A, k in B to end.

Row 12: P26(29) in B, p14 in A, p in B to end.

Row 13: K27(30) in B, k12 in A, k in B to end.

Row 14: P28(31) in B, p10 in A, p in B to end.

Row 15: K29(32) in B, k8 in A, k in B to end.

Break A and B from outside of ball, and work rem of main hat in B.

Work 11(13) rows in st st beg with a p row.

Larger size only

Next row: K5, [k2tog, k10] 5 times, k2tog, k5. (66 sts)

Next row: Purl.

Both sizes

Next row: K4, [sl2, k1, p2sso, k8] 5 times, sl2, k1, p2sso, k4. (54 sts)

Next and every WS row unless stated otherwise: Purl.

Next RS row: K3, [sl2, k1, p2sso, k6] 5 times, sl2, k1, p2sso, k3. (42 sts)

Next RS row: K2, [sl2, k1, p2sso, k4] 5 times, sl2, k1, p2sso, k2. (30 sts)

Next RS row: K1, [sl2, k1, p2sso, k2] 5 times, sl2, k1, p2sso, k1. (18 sts)

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

Break yarn leaving a long tail. Thread yarn tail through rem sts, pull up tightly, and secure.

Eye patches

(Make 2)

Cast on 2 sts in A.

Row 1: [Inc] twice. (4 sts)

Row 2 and every WS row unless stated otherwise: Purl.

Row 3: [Inc, k1] twice. (6 sts)

Row 5: Knit.

Row 7: Ssk, k2, k2tog. (4 sts)

Row 9: Ssk, k2tog. (2 sts)

Row 10: P2tog. (1 st)

Fasten off.

Ear

(Make 2)

Cast on 6 sts in A.

Row 1: Inc, k3, inc, k1. (8 sts)

Work 5 rows in st st beg with a p row.

Row 7: K1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. (6 sts)

Row 8: Purl.

Row 9: K1, ssk, k2tog, k1. (4 sts)

Row 10: Purl.

Row 11: Ssk, k2tog. (2 sts)

Row 12: P2tog. (1 st)

Fasten off.

To make up

Using B, work a line of chain stitch (see page 124) around the top of the muzzle, using the photograph as a guide for all features.

Sew eye patches in place just above the muzzle. Stitch buttons in place for eyes. Using a double strand of B, work a curved line in chain stitch near the eye, beginning at the muzzle.

Stitch the base of the ears in place. Curve them gently then secure the tips in place on the main hat.

Using C, work a coil of chain stitch in a soft upside-down triangle shape for the nose. Add the cleft and mouth in chain stitch.

Sew the back seam using flat stitch (see page 126). Weave in all loose ends.

dinosaur socks

Dinosaurs are no longer roaming the earth—but they’re alive and kicking in the imaginations of children all over the world. So I could hardly compile a book on animal socks and hats without them. I’ve chosen a classic green look for this pair, but feel free to customize. Some scientists really do believe that dinosaurs could have been purple, orange, red, or even yellow with blue spots!

SKILL LEVEL

YARN AND MATERIALS

Red Heart Lovely Wool (55% wool, 25% acrylic, 20% nylon), 131yd (120m) per 1¾oz (50g) ball of light worsted (DK) yarn

1 ball in Mallard 06203 (A)

2 balls in Apple 06125 (B)

Oddment of light worsted (DK) yarn in black (C)

Oddment of light worsted (DK) yarn in mauve (D)

Oddment of light worsted (DK) yarn in white (E)

NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT

Set of 4 US6 (4mm) double-pointed knitting needles

Set of 4 US5 (3.75mm) double-pointed knitting needles

Pair of US5 (3.75mm) knitting needles

Stitch holder (optional)

Stitch marker

Yarn sewing needle

Large-eyed embroidery needle

SIZE

To fit a child 2–4 (4–6) years

(For more information on sizes, see page 112)

Actual measurements: approx. 5in/13cm (6¾in/17cm) from toe to heel (unstretched)

GAUGE (TENSION)

22 sts and 28 rows to 4in (10cm) square over stockinette (stocking) stitch on US5 (3.75mm) needles

ABBREVIATIONS

See page 127

Main sock

(Make 2)

Using set of US6 (4mm) needles, cast on 36(40) sts in A.

Round 1: [K2, p2] to end, placing marker on 1st st of round.

Rep round 1, 7 times more.

Break A, join in B, and change to set of US5 (3.75mm) needles.

Knit 40(46) rounds.

HEEL

Using B, k9(10), turn.

Break B and join in A.

Next row: P18(20), turn.

Work rem of heel on 18(20) sts just worked, leaving rem 18(20) sts for instep on stitch holder or spare needle.

Next row: [Sl1 pwise WYB, k1] to end.

Next row: Sl1 pwise, p to end.

Rep last 2 rows 8(9) times more.

Next row: K11(12), ssk, k1, turn.

Next row: Sl1 pwise, p5, p2tog, p1, turn.

Next row: Sl1 pwise, k to 1 st before gap, ssk, k1, turn.

Next row: Sl1 pwise, p to 1 st before gap, p2tog, p1, turn.

Rep last 2 rows once more. (12/14 sts)

Larger size only

Next row: Sl1 pwise, k to st before gap, ssk, turn.

Next row: Sl1 pwise, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. (12 sts)

Both sizes

HEEL GUSSET

On needle 1: Using B, k across all heel sts and pick up and knit 9(10) sts up side of heel flap.

On needle 2: K all 18(20) instep sts.