Spring collection
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.
Outer ears (make 2)
Beginning at base, using 3.25mm (UK 10,
US 3) needles and Ice, cast on 4 sts.
Row 1-RGMRƤVWXWXTOWXW
Next row-RGMRƤVWXWXOTWXW
Next row-RGMRƤVWXWXTOTWXW
Next row-RGMRƤVWXWXOTOT WXW
Next row-RGMRƤVWXWXOTOT WXW
Next row-RGMRƤVWXWX TO
XSIRH
10 sts
Next row-RGMRƤVWXWXO TO
XS
end. 11 sts
Next row-RGMRƤVWXWXT OT
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st, k 1. 1 2 sts
Next row Patt to end.
Next row Patt to end.
Next row-RGMRƤVWXWXTEXXXSIRHWXW
Next row-RGMRƤVWXWXTEXXXSIRHWXW
Rep last 4 rows until 18 sts.
Cont in patt until outer ear measures
9cm (3½in).
Next row (K2, k2tog), to last 2 sts, k2.
14 sts
Next row Knit.
Next row (K2, k2tog), to last 2 sts, k2.
11 sts
Next row Knit.
Next row K2, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k2. 9 sts
Next row Knit.
Next row K1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k 1. 7 sts
Next row Knit.
Next row K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k 1. 5 sts
Next row Knit.
Cast off.
Inner ears (make 2)
Beginning at base, using 3.25mm (UK 10,
US 3) needles and Storm, cast on 4 sts.
Row 1-RGMRƤVWXWXORMXXSIRHWXW
Next row-RGMRƤVWXWXTYVPXSIRHWXW
Rep last 2 rows until 1 2 sts.
Next row Knit.
Next row Purl.
Next row-RGMRƤVWXWXORMXXSIRHWXW
Next row-RGMRƤVWXWXTYVPXSIRHWXW
Rep last 4 rows until 18 sts.
Cont in st-st until inner ear measures
8 .5cm (3¼in).
Next row (K2, k2tog) to last 2 sts, k2.
14 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K2, k2tog), to last 2 sts, k2.
11 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row K2, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k2. 9 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row K1, k2tog, sl1, k2tog, psso,
k2tog, k 1. 5 sts
Cast off purlwise.
With RS of an inner and outer ear tog,
sew seam, leaving a 3cm (1¼in) gap at
top. Turn RS out, sew rem seam then
fold cast-off edge tog. Place ears at side
of head where g-st crown begins with
centre seam of hat at back. With inner
ear facing to the front of hat, sew top of
ears for about 3cm (1¼in) to make sure
they are secure. Tie in all loose ends.Snout
Beginning at base, using 3.25mm (UK 10,
US 3) needles and Ice, cast on 3 4 sts.Work 4 rows g-st.
St-st 2 rows.
Next row (K2, k2tog) to last 2 sts, k2.
26 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K1, k2tog) to last 2 sts, k2.
18 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K2tog) to end. 9 sts
Cut yarn and thread through. Pull up sts
tightly and secure. Pin snout in position
at centre of face so that the pull-up sts sit
in line of brim when turned up, with the
curved part uppermost (there will be a
‘V’ shaped gap at bottom of snout – this
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up). Sew snout in position around curved
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not overstuff. Use Pitch Black to work a
'Y' shape for nose (spanning about 7 sts
at the top), then a smaller curve at the
bottom for mouth. Secure yarn inside
snout, then sew rem seam to hat.Eyes (make 2)
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. Place eyes in position
about 2.5cm (1in) either side of snout,
with top of eyes in line with top of snout.
Tie in ends securely at back of hat.You could also knit
this lamb hat in grey,
with pink inner ears