GNOME HOUSE HAT

Knit Simple Holiday 2014 #29

Design by Tabetha Hedrick

Knit in the round in stockinette stitch, this elfin hat sports a garter-stitch brim and a pointed crown tipped with I-cord. The flowers, which feature I-cord stems, are worked separately and attached along with the door and windows. Twisted cords adorned with tassels are attached to the lower edge for ties.

Difficulty level
Intermediate

MATERIALS
Sheep(ish) by Vickie Howell/Bernat, 3oz/85g balls, each approx 167yd/153m (acrylic/wool)
• 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) balls in #00020 chartreuse(ish) (A)
• 1 ball #00019 olive(ish) (B)
• 1 ball #00017 turquoise(ish) (C)
• 1 ball #00008 pink(ish) (D)
• 1 ball #00007 hot pink(ish) (E)
• Small amount of worsted weight black yarn
• One size 8 (5mm) circular needle, 16″/40.5cm long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One set (4) each sizes 3, 7 and 8 (3.25, 4.5 and 5mm) double-pointed needles (dpn)
• One pair size 5 (3.75mm) needles
• Stitch markers
• Yellow embroidery thread

SIZES
Sized for Newborn, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 3–5 years, 6–10 years. Shown in size 3–5 years.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference 12 (15½, 17¼, 18¼, 19)”/30.5 (39.5, 44, 46.5, 48.5)cm

GAUGE
20 sts and 27 rows to 4″/10cm over St st using largest needles.

Delivery Method: Downloadable as an Electronic PDF