Sherman ~ a trendy ear-flap hat that features a cable effect pattern worked without the need of a cable needle that matches the same stitch pattern of my previously published sweater design Lambrusco along with matching mitts for a stylish wardrobe essential to help keep our Kidz warm and toasty during the colder months

Featured in volume two of Kalendar Kidz due to be released Summer 2015

Designed to fit:
18“ slim all vinyl dolls with a head circumference of approx. 11” (28 cm) like my models Lena & Leroy from the Kidz n’ Cats ® series & comparable sized dolls like Magic Attic ® dolls

Construction:
Ear-flaps worked first, placed on hold then joined to main body and worked in one piece to crown, then seamed. Optional embellishments added at completion like added tassels and/or pom poms along with optional edging like a contrast blanket stitch or chain stitch worked along edges at completion. Mitts worked from cuff edge in one piece including thumbs, then seamed at side

Pattern Features:
A cable effect pattern is featured throughout using the crossed stitch method, therefore no need for a cable needle. Formatted with line-by-line written instructions given throughout

Skill Level:
Easy - Intermediate. Project uses basic stitches, simple color changes and minimal shaping and finishing

Knitting Needles: Pair of straight 3.25mm throughout (US 3-UK/CANADIAN 10)

Materials: 70 – 90 yards (45 - 50 grams) Light Worsted # 3 weight or DK Yarn Equivalent: 8ply UK, NZ, AU

Gauge: Using 3.25mm needles: 7 sts and 8 rows in one inch over cross stitch pattern based on materials used

Gauge is average and subject to yarn choices and individual tension; Gauge achieved using stated needles and yarn recommendations, adjust needle size accordingly: Too many stitches, your tension is tight, change to a larger needle size, too few stitches, your tension is loose, change to a smaller needle size

Notions: Darning Needle, 2 Stitch Holders