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Showing posts with label earflap hat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label earflap hat. Show all posts

Monday, October 29, 2012

Yeti Earflap Hat

  Be afraid of Yetis no more! This hat makes them downright adorable, the cold doesn't stand a chance when it's up against this "Yetihat, it will keep you toasty warm.



Size Newborn, (infant, child, adult)

You will need:
100 grmEyelash type yarn in white,
50 grm White double knitting type yarn
small amounts of black and blue double knitting type yarn.
At least 3 dpn and circular needle -I used 4mm but you need to use correct needle to obtain gauge.
Size 4.5mm & 3.5mm straight knitting needles for facial features.

Gauge : 19sts = 4 inches in stockinette stitch


Earflap Make 2.
With white eyelash yarn cast on 7sts.
Row 1 K1, purl to last st K1
Row 2 K1, knit front and back, knit to last 2sts, knit front and back, k1.
Repeat these 2 rows until 15sts.
Knit straight in st st a further until measures 2.75'' (3'', 3.25'' 4'').Break yarn.



Chart


HAT
With circular needle and eyelash yarn, cast on 10, (12, 14,17) sts, with right side facing, Knit across 15 sts of one earflap, turn, cast on 5 sts leaving eyelash yarn attached change to white double knitting and cast on 14,(17, 20, 26) sts, attach another ball eyelash yarn and cast on 5sts, turn, with right side facing, Knit across 15 sts of remaining earflap, turn, cast on 10, (12, 14, 17) sts; join to work in the round placing a stitch marker between first and last sts to mark beginning/end of rnds – 74,(81,88,97) sts.
Join, being careful not to twist stitches, place marker and begin knitting in the round. As you knit around this first row (keeping the double knitting section as set in the cast on row), you’ll notice four gaps, on either side of each ear flap. When you get to those, K2tog to close them up. At the end of the round, you should have 70 (77, 84, 96) stitches on the needles.
Continue next round working the eyelash and double knitting (face) sections as set but on this round start to work from chart in blue double knitting to represent the mouth. For newborn and infant sizes start on row 5 of the chart.
Work to end of chart.
Next in white only continue working eyelash yarn and double knitting sections straight untill
piece measures 3.5 (4.5, 5, 5.5) inches from the cast-on row.


Working only in eyelash yarn (knitting across double knit section with eyelash) begin the decreases as follows, switching to DPNs when the diameter of the hat is too small for your circular needle:
(Decrease) Row 1: *K8 (9, 10,10), K2tog. Repeat from * to end
Row 2: K all sts
(Decrease) row 3: *K7 (8, 9, 9), K2tog. Repeat from * to end.
Row 4: K all sts
(Decrease) row 5: *K6 (7, 8, 8), K2tog. Repeat from * to end.
Row 6: K all sts
Decrease in this manner until there are 35( 35, 40, 40sts on the needles.
Then decrease in the same manner, omitting the “k all sts” rows, until there are 7(7, 8 ,8) sts remaining.
Pull yarn through the last stitches with a tapestry needle, pull through to inside and weave in end.



Horns.
With white double knitting yarn and 4.5mm needles cast on 15sts
Row 1 knit
Row 2 purl
Row 3 knit
Row 4 purl
Row 5 (k3,k2tog) three times
Row 6 purl
Row 7 knit
Row 8purl
Row 9 (k2, k2tog) three times
Row 10 purl
Row 11 (k1, k2tog) three times
Row 12 p2tog three times, break yarn leaving long tail, thread through remaining 3 sts draw tight to form a point secure and sew seam.

Eyes (make 2)
With black yarn and 4.5mm needles cast on 21 stitches loosely. Knit 3 rows. Pass all sts, 1 at a time, over first st. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitch; pull to tighten.

Inner Eye (make 2)
With white yarn and 4.5mm needles cast on 11 stitches loosely. Knit 3 rows. Pass all stitches 1 at a time over first as before.

Teeth (make 2)
With white yarn and 3.5mm needles cast on 6 sts.
Row 1 knit
Row 2 purl
Row 3 k2tog, k2, k2tog
Row 4 purl
Row 5 k2tog,k2tog
Row 6 purl
Row 7 k2tog, cut yarn leaving a long tail and thread through remaining stitch and secure.

Finishing
Using the photo as a guide sew eyes into position and make a french knot in the center using black yarn.
Sew teeth into positon on the blue of the mouth, attatch the horns and using black yarn embroider the nose.



Braids
Using white double knitting yarn, cut strands of yarn approx. 24 ( 24,36, 36) inches in length. ( at least 8 strands total)
Gather strands and find center.
Thread one end through center cast on stich of earflap , pulling even.
Separate strands into 3 equal sections and braid, making sure beginning is tight to earflap.
Secure ends with yarn or tiny pony tail elastic bands.
Trim ends even. Make pom pom using eyelash or double knitting yarn ad attach to ends of braids.






 Don't go jumping out at any ramblers. Because they will think you are a yeti. Maybe. ;-)


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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Baby Duckling Earflap Hat

This cute little duckling hat is easy to knit and the perfect gift for a newborn baby or toddler. The ear flaps are finished with braids and tassels, and styled to fit your baby comfortably.








Size: 0-6 (6-12, 12-18) monthsThese are roughly 14″, 16″, and 18″ head circumference.

Materials:
about 50g of DK weight yarn
small amount orange, black and white DK yarn
at least three DPNs and a matching 16″ circular needle size 4mm or whatever knits to gauge
one stitch marker

Gauge:19 sts = 4″ in stockinette stitch

Ear Flaps
CO 7 stitches.
Row 1: K1, P to last stitch, K1.
Row 2: K1, Kfb, K to last 2 stitches, Kfb, K1.
Repeat these two rows until there are 15 stitches on the needles.
Knit straight until piece measures 2.75″ (3″, 3.25″).
Cut yarn, leaving a 12″ tail, and leave the earflap on its DPN.
Repeat for second ear flap.

Hat
Using a cable cast on, CO 10 (12, 14) stitches on the circular needle. Knit the 15 stitches from first ear flap, then CO 24 (27, 30) stitches. K15 from second ear flap, then CO 10 (12, 14)
Join, being careful not to twist stitches, place marker and begin knitting in the round. As you knit around this first row, you’ll notice four gaps, on either side of each ear flap. When you get to those, K2tog to close them up. At the end of the round, you should have 70 (77, 84) stitches on the needles.
Continue knitting all rounds until hat measures 3″ (3.5″, 4″) from the cast-on row.
Then begin the decreases as follows, switching to DPNs o when the diameter of the hat is too small for your circular needle:
(Decrease) Row 1: *K8 (9, 10), K2tog, repeat from* to end
Row 2: K all sts
(Decrease) row 3: *K7 (8, 9), K2tog, repeat from* to end
Row 4: K all sts
(Decrease) row 5: *K6 (7, 8), K2tog , repeat from*to end
Row 6: K all sts
Decrease in this manner until there are 35 sts on the needles.
Then decrease in the same manner, omitting the “k all sts” rows, until there are 7 sts remaining.
Pull yarn through the last 7 sts with a tapestry needle, pull through to inside and weave in end.

Beak
With yarn (D) and 4.5mm needles cast on 40 sts and work 8 rows St st,
Next row knit 2 tog, knit 16, knit 2 tog, knit 2 tog, knit 16, knit 2 tog.
Next row purl 2 tog, purl 14, purl 2 tog, purl 2 tog, purl 14, purl 2 tog.
Continue in this manner until 2 stitches remain
Next knit 2 tog break yarn and thread through remaining stitch. Sew side seam and use a little yarn of same colour to slightly stuff, with black yarn embroider nostrils by french knot.

Eye (make 2)
With black yarn and 4.5mm needles cast on 11 stitches loosely. Knit 3 rows. Pass all sts, 1 at a time, over first st. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitch; pull to tighten.

Finishing:
Using photo as a guide place eyes and with a small amount of white add features.
Place beak and sew in place.

Braids:
Using all colours incorporated in hat, cut strands of yarn approx. 24 inches in length. ( at least 8 strands total)
Gather strands and find center.
Thread one end through center cast on stich of earflap , pulling even.
Separate strands into 3 equal sections and braid, making sure beginning is tight to earflap.
Secure ends with yarn or tiny pony tail elastic bands.
Trim ends even.





Six little ducks
That l once knew,
Fat ones, skinny ones,
Cute ones too,
But the one little duck
With the feather on his back,
He ruled the others
With his quack, quack, quack.





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Friday, February 24, 2012

Spongebob Squarepants Hat Pattern

OHHHHH.. who lives in a pineapple under the sea????
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!
Knitting a one of kind, novelty hats can be a reward unto its self. Have Lots of fun Knitting up this hilarious Spongebob Squarepants hat.

Size : Newborn, Infant, Child and Adult.                                                                                              



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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Carnival Earflap Hat

This ear flap hat is attractive and warm to help keep you warm while you are enjoying your outdoor activities. Great for snow sports, camping or anytime you need to keep that chill off. With a matching ball on the top of crown. Closure two matching braided tie strings to close the hat with. I made this to match with the Carnival Scarf and Fingerless gloves.

GAUGE: 17 sts = 4”; 20 rows = 4” in St st.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain
the gauge.
Double Pointed Needles: 5mm [US 8].
Circular Knitting Needle: 5mm [US 8] – 16”.
Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10].
Stitch marker, yarn needle, pom pom maker.


Circumference: 18 ½”.
Hat fits most women.


EARFLAP (Make 2): With grey double knit, cast on 3 sts using double
pointed needles.
Row 1 (Right Side): Knit.
Row 2 and all even rows: Purl.
Row 3: K1, [M1, K1] twice – 5 sts.
Row 5: K1, M1, K3, M1, K1 – 7 sts.
Row 7: K1, M1, K5, M1, K1 – 9 sts.
Row 9: K1, M1, K7, M1, K1 – 11 sts.
Row 11: K1, M1, K9, M1, K1 – 13 sts.
Row 13: K1, M1, K11, M1, K1 – 15 sts.
Row 14: Purl.
[Knit 1 row. Purl 1 row.] twice. Break yarn.

HAT: With circular needle, cast on 10 sts, with right side facing, Knit across 15 sts of one earflap, turn, cast on 25 sts, turn, with right side facing, Knit across 15 sts of remaining earflap, turn, cast on 10 sts; join to work in the round placing a stitch marker between first and last sts to
mark beginning/end of rnds – 75 sts.
Knit 2 rnds even.
Change to grey eylash and work 2 rnds.
Change to blue double knit and work 8 rnds
Change to blue eyelash and work 2 rnds.
Change to raspberry double knit and work 6 rnds
Change to grey eyelash and work 2 rnds.
Change to grey double knit and work 2 rnds.
Change to grey eyelash and work 2 rnds.
Change to blue double knit and work 14 rnds.
Change to raspberry double knit and work 2 rnds straight (hat measures 7” from beginning).
 Change to double pointed needles while working next rnd, dividing sts onto 3 needles.
Shape Top-Next Rnd: [K2tog] 37 times, K1 – 38 sts.
Next 2 Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: [K2tog] 19 times – 19 sts.
Next 2 Rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: [K2tog] 9 times, K1 – 10 sts.
Break yarn and weave tail through remaining sts; draw up firmly, secure on wrong side.
FINISHING: With right side facing and crochet hook,
attach raspberry double knit at center back; ch 1, sc around lower edge of hat, including earflaps, taking care to keep work flat; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Tie: Cut nine 30” strands of A and draw through sts at point of earflap to the mid-point of the strands. Divide the lengths into 3 sections of 6 strands each and braid them for 11”. Knot the end of the braid. Trim ends even. Repeat for other earflap.

Using pom pom maker and A, make one 3” pom pom and secure to top of hat.



SPECIAL ABBREVIATION:
M1 (make one stitch) = Lift running thread before next
stitch onto left needle and knit into the back loop.

The stripe pattern is only a guide, you can change the design to suite or knit in one colour it's up to you - just have fun!