Page 115 - Knit Now - Issue 112 (January 2020)

Baby knit

Cute as a

k it en

HAT

You’ll barely pause while

knitting up this quick aran
hat – the perfect gift for

a new arrival

Hat is worked fl at in rib and stocking 15th row: *K(1-2). K2tog. Rep from * to
stitch, and decreased at the crown. end of row. (16-24) sts. Designed by
Nose is then embroidered using a
chart, and whiskers are stitched. Size 18 to 24 mos only:
Pompom ears are added at the end. 16th row: Purl.

Start kniting… 17th row: *K1. K2tog. Rep from * to Yarn used
end of row. 16 sts.
Caron Simply Soft
With smaller needles and Contrast A, All sizes: 1 (1-1) ball of Strawberry (COL0015)
cast on 72 (80-88) sts. Next row: Purl. (Contrast A)
1st row: (RS). *K1. P1. Rep from * to Next row: *K2tog. Rep from * to end 1 (1-1) ball of Mango (B9605)
end of row. of row. 8 sts. (Contrast B)
2nd row: *P1. K1. Rep from * to end Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread 1 (1-1) ball of Off White (39702)
of row. end through rem sts and draw up (Contrast C)
Rep last 2 rows (K1. P1) ribbing once more. tightly. Fasten securely. Using end, sew
Change to larger needles and centre back seam. About the yarn
proceed in St st until work from beg Aran; 288m per 170g ball;
measures 7.5 (9-9.5)cm, ending on a Finishing 100% acrylic
purl row. Lay Hat fl at, mark centre of Hat. Using
Contrast C and duplicate stitch, Tension
Shape top embroider Heart Nose using Chart as 18 sts and 24 rows = 10cm
1st row: (RS). *K7 (8-9). K2tog. Rep guide. Embroider whiskers with Contrast measured over St st with
from * to end of row. 64 (72-80) sts. C using straight stitch. larger needles
2nd and alt rows: Purl.
3rd row: *K6 (7-8). K2tog. Rep from * Pompoms Needles used
to end of row. 56 (64-72) sts. Make 2 4mm straight
5th row: *K5 (6-7). K2tog. Rep from * Wind Contrast B around 3 fi ngers 80 5mm straight
to end of row. 48 (56-64) sts. times. Remove from fi ngers and tie
7th row: *K4 (5-6). K2tog. Rep from * tightly in centre. Cut through each Other supplies
to end of row. 40 (48-56) sts. side of loops. Trim to a smooth round Tapestry needle
9th row: *K3 (4-5). K2tog. Rep from * shape. Sew pompoms to either side of
to end of row. 32 (40-48) sts. Hat at top as shown in picture. Sizing
11th row: *K2 (3-4). K2tog. Rep from * To fi t baby 6 months (12 months-18
to end of row. 24 (32-40) sts. to 24 months)
13th row: *K1 (2-3). K2tog. Rep from *
to end of row. 16 (24-32) sts. Abbreviations
See page 94 of Knit Now for
Sizes 12 and 18 to 24 mos only: all abbreviations
14th row: Purl.

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