Instructions
Doggie Hat
Newborn Size
Size H Crochet Hook
4 ply worsted weight yarn
1. Using a magic circle, dc 11 and pull ring tight. Join
2. Dc in each dc, join (22dc)
3. *Dc in dc, 2 dc in next*, repeat from * to * around, Join (33dc)
4. *Dc in 2 dc, 2 dc in next*. Repeat from * to * around, Join (44dc)
5. Dc in each dc around, Join.
6. Repeat row 5
7. Repeat row 5
8. Repeat row 5
9. Repeat row 5 (44 dc) Do not break off. Chain 2
Ear Flaps
1. Dc in 7 dc, ch 2 turn (7 dc)
2. Decrease in 1st 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc, decrease in last 2 dc. (5 dc) Chain 2, turn
3. Decrease in 1st 2 dc, dc in next dc, decrease in last 2 dc. (3 dc) Chain 2, turn
4. Decrease in all 3 sts. Finish off.
Here I fold the cap in half and make an earflap evenly spaced on the other side.
5. Sc acound entire bottom of hat and earflaps. Fasten off.
Ears (make 2)
1. Chain 5
2. Sc in 2nd chain from hook and next 3 chains (4 sc) ch 1 turn
3. Make 2 sc in 1st st (increase), sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st. (6 sc) Chain 1, turn
4. Increase in 1st st, sc in next 4, increase in last st. (8 sc) chain 1 turn
5. Sc in each st across, (8 sc) chain 1 turn
6. Increase in 1st st, sc in next 6 sc, increase in last st. (10sc) chain 1 turn
7. Increase in 1st st, sc in next 8 sc, increase in last st. (12sc) chain 1 turn
8. Sc in each stitch across, ch 1 turn (12sc)
9-14Repeat row 8 six times. (12 sc)
15. Decrease in 1st 2 sts, sc in next 8 sts, decrease in last 2 sts. (10sc) Chain 1 turn
16. Decrease in 1st 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts, decrease in last 2 sts. (8sc) Chain 1 turn
17. Decrease in 1st 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, decrease in last 2 sts (6 sc) Chain 1 turn
18. Decrease in 1st 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, decrease in last 2 sts (4 sc) Chain 1 turn
19. Sc in each stitch across. (4sc) Do not turn. Chain 1
20. Sc evenly around the ear and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Nose
Use size G hook
Make a magic circle and make 3 dc, 2 sc, 3 dc, join. Pull circle tight and finish off..
Eye
Use magic ring and dc 8 in ring. Pull tight and finish off.
Sew a small button to center of circle.
Following the photo, sew the nose, eyes and ears in place.
Cut 12 - 2 foot lengths of yarn. Loop 6 through bottom of earflaps and braid. Tie in knot and cut ends to even off.
Doggie Hat
Newborn Size
Size H Crochet Hook
4 ply worsted weight yarn
1. Using a magic circle, dc 11 and pull ring tight. Join
2. Dc in each dc, join (22dc)
3. *Dc in dc, 2 dc in next*, repeat from * to * around, Join (33dc)
4. *Dc in 2 dc, 2 dc in next*. Repeat from * to * around, Join (44dc)
5. Dc in each dc around, Join.
6. Repeat ...
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Difficulty:
Category: Crocheting
Type of item: Accessory
For: Infant/Baby
Style: Cute,
Whimsical,
Casual,
Outdoorsy,
Funky
Materials
4 ply ww yarn, 2 buttons
What are you most proud of?
These work up so quickly and I can make several in one day!
What advice would you give someone starting this project?
Have fun with color!
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