Supplies: Chunky weight black yarn
Worsted weight pink or red yarn
Size 9 16″ circular
Size 9 DPN set of 4 or 5
Stitch marker
6 small/medium white buttons
tapestry needle
Gauge: I did not gauge this and I gave it as a gift so I have no way to gauge it now. Oops. It was for a 2 year old.
For 12 month size directions click herehere
With circular needles and black yarn:
CO 66
work 2 rows of K1P1 rib
Change to St st and knit until 5″ from CO edge
Decrease: (change to DPN when things start getting tight on the circular)
R1: Knit 9, K2tog repeat for round
R2: Knit 8, K2tog repeat
R3: Knit 7 k2tog repeat
R4: Knit 6, k2tog repeat
R5: Knit 5, K2tog repeat
R6: Knit 4, k2tog repeat
R7: Knit 3, k2tog repeat
R8: Knit 2, k2tog repeat
R9: Knit 1, K2tog repeat
R10: K2tog repeat
Break yarn and pull through live stitches and secure.
Weave in ends
EARS: (make 2)
With 2 DPN
CO 31
Work K1P1 rib for 6 rows
break yarn and pull through live stitches until ends meet to make a circle ear shape. Sew ends together and then to hat.
Bow:
With pink yarn
CO 8
Work St st for 6″-8″ and BO. Wrap yarn around middle to make it bow shaped.
Hot glue buttons to bow and sew bow to hat between ears.
For a two year old , better to sew the buttons on.
That would work also. Any way to get the buttons on that is best for you is good.
We love this hat you made for Lola! You are THE BEST!!!