Hat for dogs by Spīgana Spektore

Hat for dogs

Knitting
November 2021
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
77 - 230 yards (70 - 210 m)
Head size: 17-64cm/6.5-25in
English
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Easy to follow illustrated knitting instructions for dog hat.
This is not a typical knitting pattern, it’s an illustrated knitting instruction. Each step has a photo and description.

This pattern can be made in any size, so is suitable for all dogs.
Dog measurements that you’ll need:

  1. Head circumference
  2. Neck length
  3. Neck base circumference

The hat includes a leash opening.

Materials needed:
Aran weight yarn (wool)
Circular needles (5mm; US size 8)
Darning needle
Soft measuring tape
1 knit marker

Yarn amount:
Toy breeds ~ 1 skein of yarn (50 grams)
Small and medium breeds ~ 2 skeins of yarn (50 grams each)
Large breeds ~ 3 skeins of yarn (50 grams each)
(The actual yardage will vary from dog to dog)

Skills needed:
Long-tail cast on
Knitting in round
Flat knitting with slip stitch edge
Basic increases and decreases
Picking up edge stitches

This pattern uses a special, extra stretchy bind-off, both written and photo instructions are provided for that.