Simply Knitting - UK (2021-04)

LAMB BABY HAT

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YOU WILL NEED

Q MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino

(sport weight, 100% merino

wool, 50g/125m)

1 ball each of

Ice (125)

Pitch Black (100)

Storm (102)

Q A pair of 2.75mm needles

Q A pair of 3.25mm needles

TENSION

28 sts and 36 rows to measure

10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using

3.25mm needles

KID’S LAMB HAT

MAIN HAT

Beginning at base, cast on 100 sts using 2.75mm needles and Ice.

Work in garter st for 4 rows (knit every row).

Work 10 rows in 1x1 rib.

Work in garter st for 4 rows.

Change to 3.25mm needles.

Next row (K2, P2) to end.

Next row (K2, P2) to end.

Next row (P2, K2) to end.

Next row (P2, K2) to end.

These 4 rows form the textured pattern. Rep pattern

12 more times.

CROWN

Next row (K2tog, K8) to end. [90 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. [50 sts]

Next row (K2tog, K3) to end. [40 sts]

Next row (K2tog, K2) to end. [30 sts]

Next row (K2tog, K1) to end. [20 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 woven

in securely.

OUTER EARS (MAKE 2)

Beginning at base, cast on 4 sts using 3.25mm needles and Ice.

Row 1 Inc in first st, P2, K1. [5 sts]

Next row Inc in first st, K2, P2. [6 sts]

Next row Inc in first st, P1, K2, P2. [7 sts]

Next row Inc in first st, K1, P2, K2, P1. [8 sts]

Next row Inc in first st, K2, P2, K2, P1. [9 sts]

Next row Inc in first st, (P2, K2) to end. [10 sts]

Next row Inc in first st, K1, (P2, K2) to end. [11 sts]

Next row Inc in first st, P1, (K2, P2) to last st, K1. [12 sts]

Next row Patt to end.

Next row Patt to end.

Next row Inc in first st, patt to end. [13 sts]

Next row Inc in first st, patt to end. [14 sts]

Rep last 4 rows until 18 sts.

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS

MEASUREMENTS

To f it 3-6 months

Hat circumference

25½cm (14in) at brim

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WHERE TO BUY

Q LoveCrafts 01409 404010

or http://www.lovecrafts.com

Pinch the base of the ears before

attaching to the hat for a three

dimensional finish

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