Size: Hat circumference at bottom edge is 22”. This hat should fit most adult head sizes.

Yarn: 100g Artesano Alpaca DK If keeping the hat all one colour then 2x50g skeins are need. If the ears and muzzle are to be another colour then an additional skein of chosen colour will be needed.

Knitting Needles: 3.75mm Double Pointed needles. 3mm double pointed needles. The 3mm double pointed needles are used for the muzzle and the ears as they need to be a denser fabric.

Gauge: 22 stitches x 30 rows = 10cm (4 inches) in St st. The gauge is important for this item so working a test square before knitting is recommended.

Also required: Small quantity of black yarn for eyes and mouth/nose. Yarn needle, 2 stitch holders, small quantity of stuffing for muzzle.

You start knitting the hat by making the two ear flaps first and then link them with cast on stitches to form the body of the hat. The ears and muzzle are knit last and then sewn on. Finally, if you wish to have them, tie cords are made and then attatched to the tips of the ear flaps.