Spring collection
Chick hat
Beginning at base, using 2. 7 5mm (UK 12 ,
US 2) needles and Daisy Yellow, cast on
100 sts.
G-st 4 rows.
Work 10 rows 1 x 1 rib.
G-st 4 rows.
Change to 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles.
Next row K1, p 1 to end.
Next row Knit.
These 2 rows form the textured pattern.
Rep pattern 2 4 more times.
Crown
Next row (K2tog, k8) to end. 9 0 sts
Next (and every alt) row Knit.
Next row (K2tog, k7) to end. 80 sts
Next row (K2tog, k6) to end. 70 sts
Next row (K2tog, k5) to end. 60 sts
Next row (K2tog, k4) to end. 5 0 sts
Next row (K2tog, k3) to end. 40 sts
Next row (K2tog, k2) to end. 3 0 sts
Next row (K2tog, k1) to end. 2 0 sts
Next row K2tog to end. 10 sts
Cut yarn and thread through sts.
Pull up sts tightly at crown and sew seam.
Turn up ribbed brim. Ensure all loose ends
are tied in securely.
Beak
Using 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles and
Coral, cast on 1 2 sts.
Row 1 K4, k2tog tbl, k2tog, k 4. 10 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row K3, k2tog tbl, k2tog, k3. 8 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row K2, k2tog tbl, k2tog, k2. 6 sts
Next row P2tog, purl to last 2sts, p2tog.
4 sts
Next row K2tog twice. 2 sts
Next row Inc in each st. 4 sts
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6 sts
Next row Purl.
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8 sts
Next row Purl.
Cast off.
Sew side seams tog and turn RS out. Add
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about 5cm (2in) up from base of hat (with
brim turned upwards). Sew securely,
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Using 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles and
Pitch Black, cast on 3 sts.
Row 1 Sl1, k2tog, psso.
Cut yarn and thread through.
Pull up sts tightly and secure.Worked in
luxurious
merinoPlace eyes in position about 2.5cm (1in)
either side of beak, with top of eyes in line
with top of beak. Tie in ends securely at
back of hat.Wings (make 2)
Beginning at base using 3.25mm (UK 10,
US 3) needles and Pitch Black, cast on
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k 1. 9 sts
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k 1. 11 sts
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Next row (K1, p1) to end.
Next row Knit to end.
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Rep last 4 rows until 18 sts.
Cast off.
Pin wings in place either side of hat in line
with top of eyes, about 2cm (¾in) from
outer edge of eyes. Sew in place securely.
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