Free Crochet Pattern – Multiple Sizes – Darla’s Bunny Hat – Easter Bunny Hat
©Oombawka Design, 2013
Hello Everyone!
Here it is! Just in time for Easter 🙂
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I have rewritten my original Darla’s Bunny Hat into the following sizes:
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Preemie (11” circumference/4.5” height)
0-3 month (13.5” circumference/5.25” height)
3-12 month (15.5” circumference/5.5” height)
1-5 year (18.5” circumference/7.5” height)
5-10 year (19.5” circumference/8.25” height)
adult (size medium/woman’s) (21.25” circumference/8.75” height)
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The face details and the ears have also been modified to fit each of the new hat sizes.
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The pattern is quite long because I wrote it in sections based on size for ease of use.
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Just a note:When the Bernat Softee Chunky “new version” came out the original labels indicated it was a size 5 bulky (it has since been changed – thankfully! to 6). I did a wpi comparison on the retired Bernat Softee Chunky and the new version Bernat Softee Chunky to allow anyone to replicate the pattern with the yarn of their choice. The retired version was 9 wpi and the new version of the Bernat Softee Chunky is 6 wpi.Happy Crocheting!Rhondda, Oombawka Design
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Easter Bunny Hat
©Oombawka Design, 2013
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I request that you do not copy or distribute this pattern (in whole or in part) as your own work. Instead, please link to my blog, or ravelry, for the pattern. Thank you for your understanding.
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Please feel free to sell items you make using my patterns. I only ask that you credit me with the original design and if possible provide a link to my site.
Materials
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Gauge: 8 hdc and 8 rows = 4 inches
Hooks: Size 8.00 mm (U.S. L/11), 6.50 mm (U.S. K/101/2), 5.50 mm (U.S. I/9) and 5.00 mm (U.S. H/8) (or size needed to obtain correct tension)
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Yarn:
- Bernat Softee Chunky (11 sts) [bulky 6] – 1 ball (100 g/3.5 oz, 99 m/108 y) – soft taupe was used for the main hat and the ears. [MC]
- Bernat Softee Chunky [bulky 5] – < 1 ball of each colour (100 g/3.5 oz, 164 m/180 y) (this is the ‘old version’ softee chunky from bernat) Colours : white, black, linen and dark taupe for the eyes, face patches and whiskers
- Lion Brand Yarn (Martha Stewart Crafts) alpaca blend – [bulky 5] < 1 ball,(100g/3.5 oz, 105 m/115 y) – used for the nose and inner ear colour – Foxglove
Stitch Markers, Yarn Needle and Scissors
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Abbreviations
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ss-slip stitch, hdc-half double crochet, sc-single crochet, dc – double crochet, st-stitch, sts-stitches, x-times, F/O-finish off, AL– adjustable loop
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Pattern Instructions
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Hat (listed by size)
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HOOK/YARN: Using 8.0 mm hook and Bernat Softee Chunky [6]
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Preemie
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Sized to fit: 11” circumference/4.5” height
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Round 1: chain 3 and ss to the third chain from the hook (this will create a ring); 6 hdc into the ring [6]
Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around [12]
Round 3: (1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [18]
Round 4: (1 hdc in each of the first 2 sts 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [24]
Round 5-9: 1 hdc in each st around [24]
Round 10: 1 sc in each st around [24]
Round 11: 1 ss in each st around [24], F/O and weave in ends
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0-3 months
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Sized to fit: 3.5” circumference/5.25” height
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Round 1: chain 3 and ss to the third chain from the hook (this will create a ring); 6 hdc into the ring [6]
Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around [12]
Round 3: (1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [18]
Round 4: (1 hdc in each of the first 2 sts 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [24]
Round 5: (1 hdc in each of the first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [30]
Round 6-9: 1 hdc in each st around [30]
Round 10: 1 sc in each st around [30]
Round 11: 1 ss in each st around [30], F/O and weave in ends
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3-12 months
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Sized to fit: 15.5” circumference/5.5” height
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Round 1: chain 3 and ss to the third chain from the hook (this will create a ring); 7 hdc into the ring [7]
Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around [14]
Round 3: (1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [21]
Round 4: (1 hdc in each of the first 2 sts 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [28]
Round 5: (1 hdc in each of the first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [35]
Round 6-10: 1 hdc in each st around [35]
Round 11: 1 sc in each st around [35]
Round 12: 1 ss in each st around [35], F/O and weave in ends
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Toddler (1-5)
Sized to fit: 18.5” circumference/7.5” height
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Round 1: chain 3 and ss to the third chain from the hook (this will create a ring)
Round 2: 6 hdc into the ring formed in round 1 [6]
Round 3: 2 hdc in each st around [12]
Round 4: (1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [18]
Round 5: (1 hdc in first 2 sts 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [24]
Round 6: (1 hdc in first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [30]
Round 7: (1 hdc in first 4 sts, 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [36]
Round 8-15: hdc in each stitch around [36]
Round 16: sc in each stitch around [36]
Round 17: ss in each stitch around [36], F/O and weave in ends
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5-10 years (YA)
Sized to fit: 19.5” circumference/8.25” height
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Round 1: chain 3 and ss to the third chain from the hook (this will create a ring); 7 hdc into the ring [7]
Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around [14]
Round 3: (1 hdc in the first st, 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [21]
Round 4: (1 hdc in each of the first 2 sts 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [28]
Round 5: (1 hdc in each of the first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [35]
Round 6: (1 hdc in each of the first 6 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) 5x [40]
Round 7-16: 1 hdc in each st around [40]
Round 17: 1 sc in each st around [40]
Round 18: 1 ss in each st around [40], F/O and weave in ends
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Adult (woman, or adult medium)
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Sized to fit: 21.25” circumference/8.75” height
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Round 1: chain 3 and ss to the third chain from the hook (this will create a ring); 7 hdc into the ring [7]
Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around [14]
Round 3: (1 hdc in the first st, 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [21]
Round 4: (1 hdc in each of the first 2 sts 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [28]
Round 5: (1 hdc in each of the first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [35]
Round 6: (1 hdc in each of the first 4 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) 7x [42]
Round 7: 1 hdc in each of the first 21 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 20 sts [43]
Round 8-16: 1 hdc in each st around [43]
Round 17: 1 sc in each st around [43]
Round 18: 1 ss in each st around [43], F/O and weave in ends
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Ears
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HOOK/YARN: Using 8.00 mm hook and Bernat Softee Chunky [6] – make 2
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Preemie and 0-3 month sizes
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Round 1: chain 6, 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the last st, turn and continue working along the bottom of the chain (except in the base of the stitch you just put 3 dc in), 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss in the skipped chain (i.e. the first chain from the hook that you initially skipped).
Round 2: 2 sc in the same st that you just ss to, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 ss to the 1stsc of the round, F/O
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3-12 month
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Round 1: chain 10 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the end stitch; turn and working along the bottom of the chain, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss to the skipped chain (i.e. the first chain from the hook that you initially skipped)
Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you just ss to), 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 7sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 ss to the 1st sc
Round 3: 1 ss in each st around, F/O
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Toddler (1-5 year)
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Round 1: chain 12 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the last st;
turn your work to begin working along the bottom edge of the current row: 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ss to the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of round 1)
Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you ss to in the end of round 2), 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, ss to the 1st sc of round 2
Round 3: starting in the next sc (2ndsc of round 3) ss around and F/O
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5-10 year and Adult Sizes
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Round 1: chain 14, 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 8 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the last st, turn and continue working along the bottom of the chain (except in the base of the st you just put 3 dc into), 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss to the skipped chain (i.e. the first chain from the hook that you initially skipped)
Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you just ss to), 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 ss to the 1st sc of the round
Round 3: 1 ss in each st around, F/O
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Inner Ears (Pink)
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HOOK: Using 8.00 mm hook (unless otherwise noted) and Lion Brand Yarn (Martha Stewart Crafts) alpaca blend [5] – make 2
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Preemie and 0-3 month sizes
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Round 1: chain 4, 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in the next st, 3 hdc in the last st, turn and continue working along the bottom of the chain (except in the base of the stitch you just put 3 hdc in), 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss to the skipped chain (i.e. the first chain from the hook that you initially skipped).
Round 2: 1 ss in each st around, finish off and weave in ends
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3-12 month and Toddler (1-5 year) sizes
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Round 1: chain 9 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 dc in the last st; turn your work to begin working along the bottom edge of the current row; 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ss to the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of round 1)
Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you ss to in the end of round 1), 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts
Round 3: 1 ss in each st around and FO
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5-10 year and Adult sizes
*using 5.00 mm hook*
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Round 1: chain 15, 2 sc in the second chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 8 dc in the end stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 13 sts, 1 ss into the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of round 1)
Round 2: 1 hdc in the same st as the ss, 1 hdc in each of the next 15 sts, 2 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 15 sts
Round 3: ss in each st around and FO
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Nose
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HOOK/YARN: Using 5.50 mm hook (unless otherwise noted) and Lion Brand Yarn (Martha Stewart Crafts) alpaca blend [5]
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Preemie size
*Using 5.00 mm hook*
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Round 1: chain 4, 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the last st, turn and continue working along the bottom of the chain (except in the base of the stitch you just put 2sc in), 3 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss to the skipped chain (i.e. the first chain from the hook that you initially skipped). FO and weave in ends
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0-3 month and 3-12 month sizes
*Using 5.00 mm hook*
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Round 1: chain 4, 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the last st, turn and continue working along the bottom of the chain (except in the base of the stitch you just put 2sc in), 3 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss to the skipped chain (i.e. the first chain from the hook that you initially skipped).
Round 2: 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 ss in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 ss in the next st, FO and weave in ends
Round 2: 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 ss in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 ss in the next st, FO and weave in ends
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Toddler (1-5 years), Child (5-10 years) and Adult sizes
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Round 1: chain 5, 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the last st; turn your work to begin working along the bottom edge of the current row; 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the last st, ss to the skipped chain
Round 2: 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 3 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st,
Round 3: 1ss in each st around and FO
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Mouth Patch
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HOOK/YARN: Using 5.00 mm hook (unless otherwise noted) and Bernat Softee Chunky [5]
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Preemie and 0-3 month sizes
Round 1: chain 7, 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 1 ss to the skipped chain
Round 2: 1 hdc in each of the next 11 sts (including the st you just ss to), 3 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc into the ss of the last round
Round 3: 1 ss in each st around
3-12 month size
Round 1: chain 7, 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in the next 5 sts, turn and continue along the bottom of the chain, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 3 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 ss to the skipped chain (the chain you skipped at the beginning of the round)
Round 2: 1 hdc in the same st you just ss to, 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 ss to the ss
Round 3: 1 ss in each st around, FO
Toddler (1-5 years) size
*Using 8.00 mm hook*
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Round 1: chain 7 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in 2nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 4 sc in the last st; turn your work to begin working along the bottom edge of the current row: 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 ss to the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of the round)
Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you just ss to), 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st
Round 3: 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts
Round 4: 1 ss in each st around and FO
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5-10 year and Adult sizes
*Using 6.50 mm hook*
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Round 1: chain 6 (you will be working around this chain on both sides); 2 dc in the 2nd st from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 4 dc in the last st; turn your work to begin working along the bottom edge of the current row: 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, ss to the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of the round)
Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you ss to in the end of round 2), 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 1sc into the ss
Round 3: 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts
Round 4: 2 sc in the first st of the round, 1 ss in each st around, FO
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Eye Patches
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HOOK/YARN: Using a 5.00 mm hook (unless otherwise noted) and Bernat Softee Chunky [5] – make 2
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Preemie and 0-3 month sizes
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Round 1: chain 6, 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st, turn and begin working along the bottom 1 sc in the first st (the same one you did the last sc in), 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss to the skipped chain
Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same you ss to), 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts
Round 3: 1 ss in each st around
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3-12 month size
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Round 1: chain 6, 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 3 sc in the end stitch, turn and continuing along the bottom of the chain (skipping the base of the end stitch), 1 hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 ss to the skipped chain (the chain stitch you skipped at the beginning of the round)
Round 2: 1 sc in the same st you just ss to, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 ss to the ss
Round 3: 1 ss in each st around, FO
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Toddler (1-5 year) size
*Using 8.00 mm hook*
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Round 1: chain 6 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 2 dc in the 2nd st from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 4 dc in the last st; turn your work to begin working along the bottom edge of the current row: 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, ss to the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of round 2)
Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you ss to in the end of round 2), 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts
Round 3: 2 sc in the first st of the round, 1 ss in each st around, FO
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5-10 year and Adult sizes
*Using 6.50 mm hook*
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Round 1: chain 6 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 2 dc in the 2nd st from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 4 dc in the last st; turn your work to begin working along the bottom edge of the current row: 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, ss to the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of round 2)
Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you ss to in the end of round 2), 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 1sc into the ss
Round 3: 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts
Round 4: 2 sc in the first st of the round, 1 ss in each st around, FO
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Pupil
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HOOK/YARN: Using a 5.00 mm hook (unless otherwise noted) and Bernat Softee Chunky [5] – make 2
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Preemie, 0-3 month and 3-12 month sizes
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Round 1: 6 sc in an AL, 1 ss to the first sc of the round, F/O
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Toddler (1-5 years) size
*Using 5.50 mm hook*
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Round 1: 4 sc in a AL [4]
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around [8]
Round 3: ss around and F/O
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5-10 year and Adult sizes
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Round 1: 4 sc in a AL [4]
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around [8]
Round 3: (1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the next st) 4 times [12]
Round 4: ss around and F/O
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Iris
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HOOK/YARN: Using a 5.00 mm hook (unless otherwise noted) and Bernat Softee Chunky [5] – make 2
Preemie, 0-3 month, 3-12 month sizes
Round 1: 10 sc in an AL, 1 ss to the first sc of the round, F/O
Toddler (1-5 years) size
*Using 5.50 mm hook*
Round 1: 5 sc in a AL [5]
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around [10]
Round 3: 2 sc in each of the first 3sts, ss around and F/O [13]
5-10 year and Adult sizes
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Round 1: 8 hdc in an AL
Round 2: (1 hdc in the first st, 2 hdc in the next st) 4 times
Round 3: 1 ss in each st around and F/O
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Whiskers and optional white fleck in each eye are sewn on using white yarn (Bernat Softee Chunky) and a yarn needle.
Assembly:
The ears can be assembled as ‘upright’ or as ‘floppy’ ears, depending on how you attach them to the top of the hat. The construction of the ears will allow them to stand upright without inserting any other substance inside.
After sewing the pink inner ear into the outer ear shell, I stitch the bottom part of the ears closed (to give some extra shape to the ears).
When stitching the pieces together I stitch between the posts of sc round and the final ss round (it tends to hide the stitches within the work).
Before stitching them to the hat, I count stitches from the middle of the hat to try to ensure that they are evenly placed. You can use bits of yarn to mark placement (or safety pins).
This is so cute! It’s so thorough!
Thank you Lindsey 🙂
This hat is so cute.