Henry Hoover has been a loyal cleaning buddy for so long! The only flaw that this faithful friend possessed was that you couldn’t wear him on your head. Until now…

Now you can create a new fashion trend with Henry in hat form. If you’re shy, go outdoors with him on your head as a handy conversation-starter. If all else fails, knit him up as a gift for a difficult relative, and have a camera ready to capture their expression. With a Henry Hoover Hat, the world is at your feet.

We regret that this hat is not a functioning vacuum-cleaner.

Size: Adult. Length top to bottom when laid flat is 18cm (7in)

Difficulty: Easy

Stitches used: kfb, k2tog, p2tog

You will need:
• Wool, approx. 50g black, 25g red and 5g white, Double Knit (8-6 ply, “light worsted”.) I used Patons Fab DK. Tension: 10cm x 10cm square is 22 stitches across and 30 rows.
• Knitting needles. I used 3.5mm.
• Tapestry needle
• Stuffing
• Popper (press stud, snap fastener) (optional)
• Very small amount of white felt or fabric (optional)