Snow Bunnies
designed by Hanna Maciejewska
Ready to add Fair Isle to your arsenal of knitting techniques? “Snow Bunnies" is a whimsical knitted hat made with worsted weight yarn.Because no more than two colors are used at the same time, this is a great project for first explorations in the world of Fair Isle. The pattern is fully charted, seamless, and knit from the bottom up. For an added touch of fun, add thebigfluffypom-pomontop!
Materials
\* Malabrigo Yarn Rios (100% Merino) 100g/ 210 yards (192 meters) Hat: MC yarn: 1 skein or approx. 160 (170, 180) yards [146 (155, 165) meters] of worsted weight yarn that knits up to gauge; CC1 yarn: approx. 50 (60, 70) yards [46 (55, 64) meters] of worsted weight yarn that knits up to gauge; CC2 yarn: approx. 20 yards [18 meters] of worsted weight yarn that knits up to gauge; The sample is knit with Ravelry Red 611 (MC), Natural 63 (CC1), and Azul Profundo 150 (CC2). Pompom: approx. 80 yards [74 meters] of any worsted weight yarn. Alternatively, you can use leftovers of a contrasting color for a pom-pom. \* US 6 [4 mm] & 7 [4.5 mm] 16" (40cm) circular needles or DPNs \* Tapestry needle \* One stitch marker \* Pompom maker (optional)
Sizes
small (medium, large) To fit head circumference: 19 (22, 24)" [48 (56, 61) cm]. Approx. hat length: 9 (10, 10)" [22.5 (25, 25) cm]. Numbers in parentheses are for medium and large sizes.
Gauge
18 stitches and 26 rounds per 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles after blocking - save time by checking the gauge
Color chart
Please refer to page 2. Abbreviations and Techniques Please refer to page 2.
Directions
With CC2 yarn, using smaller circular needle and Twisted German Cast-On, or any elastic cast on method, CO 90 (100, 110) sts. Place marker for beginning and join sts to work in the round, being careful not to twist.
Ribbing
Change to MC yarn. Round 1 - ribbing: \*K1tbl, pl; rep from \* to end. Repeat ribbing round 15 (17, 17) more times. Next round 1: \*K2, k1fb, k4, k1fb, k2; rep from \* to end = 108 (120, 132) sts on the needles. Next round 2: K to end.
Body
Change to bigger needles and continue with color chart working rounds 1 - 30 once. Next round: with MC k to end. Repeat last round until body measures approx. 7 (7.5, 7.5)" [17.5 (18.75, 18.75) cm] from end of the ribbing.
Crown
Next Round 1: \*K10, k2tog; rep from \* to end. 9 (10, 11) sts dec; 99 (110, 121) sts ontheneedles Next Round 2: K to end. Next Round 3: \*K9, k2tog; rep from \* to end. 90 (100, 110) sts on the needles Next Round 4: K to end. Next Round 5: \*K8, k2tog; rep from \* to end. 81 (90, 99) sts on the needles Next Round 6: K to end. Next Round 7: \*K7, k2tog; rep from \* to end. 72 (80, 88) sts on the needles Next Round 8: K to end. Next Round 9: \*K6, k2tog; rep from \* to end. 63 (70, 77) sts on the needles Next Round 10: K to end. Next Round 11: \*K5, k2tog; rep from \* to end. 54 (60, 66) sts on the needles Next Round 12: K to end. Next Round 13: \*K4, k2tog; rep from \* to end. 45 (50, 55) sts on the needles Next Round 14: \*K3, k2tog; rep from \* to end. 36 (40, 44) sts on the needles Next Round 15: \*K2, k2tog; rep from \* to end. 27 (30, 33) sts on the needles Next Round 16: \*K1, k2tog; rep from \* to end. 18 (20, 22) sts on the needles Next Round 17: \*k2tog; rep from \* to end. 9 (10, 11) sts on the needles Cut yarn and thread through remaining stitches, tighten and fasten off. Weave in ends, and block hat lightly. Make 4" [10 cm] pompom using main color and contrasting color yarns. Make sure to leave two long stings. Using tapestry needle and pompom strings attach pompom to center top of hat.
Abbreviations and Techniques:
CC = contrasting color; CO = cast on sts; dec = decrease; K = knit; ktbl = knit through back loop; k2tog = knit two sts together; kfb = knit into front and back of same stitch; MC = main color; p = purl; rep = repeat; St/S = stitch/stitches; German Twisted Cast-On please refer to: http://newstitchaday.com/twisted-german-cast-on Magic LoopTechnique please refer to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldSpc0EZpnk Pompom Making Instructions please refer to: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Pom-Pom
Acknowledgement:
Thank you for purchasing my knitting pattern. By buying it you support my designing process and enable me to devote my time to developing more new patterns. Please respect my copyright: Do not distribute this pattern, do not re-publish it or parts of it, the instructions, photos or charts on the internet, especially not in forums or on platforms like Facebook, Livejournal or Osinka or on file hosting sites. Do not e-mail this pattern or parts of it to third parties. Do not distribute printed copies. Do not translate without my written consent. Do not use the photographs without my express written permission. All rights reserved. @ Hanna Maciejewska 2014, Torun, Poland.
