This simple hat leaves quite an impression with its baa baa beautiful little lamb ears. Using easy stitch patterns and decreasing techniques this lovely hat can be knitted in a day so it is a great last minute gift and wonderful for beginner knitters.

This knitting pattern is a digital download in a PDF format.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Size: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, Toddler/Child

Stitch Patterns Used: 1x1 twisted rib stitch variation, stockinette, garter stitch

Techniques Used: knit in the round, knit flat

Needles Needed: US 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles, US 8 (5.0mm) straight needles

A note from the designer…

A Decade of Patterns - The Canon Years

The Counting Sheep Winter Hat, originally, was supposed to be a bunny hat to celebrate Easter in 2023. However, I made the ears wrong and it ended up looking more like a lamb than a bunny. Sometimes even knitwear designers can have happy accidents! My youngest son loved his new hat either way so it was definitely a win for me.