A collection of hats and mittens inspired by the pets and woodland creatures my two daughters adore. Hat is worked in basic stockinette stitch with Latvian braid using colors to complement the natural colors and markings of the animal that inspired the design. Ears are worked separately and sewn on. Mittens feature matching braid detail.

NEEDLES: US8 DPNs, US10 DPNs, 16” US8 circular needle, 16” US10 circular needle

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Hat: Any worsted yarn (held double), aran or bulky yarn that achieves gauge. Worsted: MC: 220-250 yards (held double), CC: 15-20 yards; Aran/bulky: MC: 125 yards, CC: 15-20 yards

Mittens: Hat: Any dk/worsted yarn (held double), aran or bulky yarn that achieves gauge. Worsted: MC: 220-250 yards (held double), CC: 15-20 yards; Aran/bulky: MC: 125 yards, CC: 15-20 yards, 15-20 yards for flower.

CC yarn can be same weight yarn or lighter so it’s a good chance to use up leftover bits of yarn.