Cookie Monster Hat
Supplies:
1 Skein Yarn Bee Gilt Eyelash in Tinsel Sky; 3 oz/125 yds; 65% polyester/35% lurex glitter or other Blue eyelash or faux fur yarn Small amounts of Black, White, Light Brown and Dark Brown Worsted Weight Yarn Size 10 Knitting Needles Size G Crochet Hook YarnNeedle Small amount of fiberfill Gauge: 4 sts per inch in stocking stitch Sizes: Small (S) fits a small child Medium (M) fits a preteen/teen/adult Large (L) fits a larger adult Abbreviations: CO - cast on K- knit P- Purl K2tog - knit 2 together Sts - stitches SC - single crochet SCdec - single crochet decrease Ch - chain An instructional video on how to do the Magic Ring method of making a circle in crochet can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHYVutk2iYY I use this technique in almost all of my crochet patterns, and it's a very good one to learn. Work in ends as you go. Hat: With the Blue, CA 64 (72, 80) sts. Do not join. Knit five rows in a K2, P2 rib. Knit even rows and purl odd rows until the piece measures 5" (5 1/2", 6"). For the L hat, start decreasing with Crown Round 1. For the M hat, start decreasing with Crown Round 3. For the S hat, start decreasing with Crown Round 5. Crown Round 1: K2tog, K8 around. 72 sts. Crown Round 2: Purl. Crown Round 3: K2tog, K7 around. 64 sts. Crown Round 4: Purl. Crown Round 5: K2tog, K6 around. 56 sts. Crown Round 6: Purl. Crown Round 7: K2tog, K5 around. 48 sts. Crown Round 8: Purl. Crown Round 9: K2tog, K4 around. 40 sts. Crown Round 10: Purl. Crown Round 11: K2tog, K3 around. 32 sts. Crown Round 12: Purl. Crown Round 13: K2tog, K2 around. 24 sts. Crown Round 14: Purl. Crown Round 15: K2tog, K1 around. 16 sts. Crown Round 16: Purl. Crown Round 17: K2tog around. 8 sts. Break yarn. Draw yarn through remaining stitches, pull tight and fasten off. Stitch seam and scrape the tip of the needle over the seam to loosen the eyelashes.
Eyes:
Make 2. With the White, make a Magic Ring with 6 SC. DO NOT join with a slip stitch or chain 1 after any of the rounds. Round 1: 2 SC in each stitch around. 12 sts. Round 2: 2 SC in the next stitch, SC1 around. 18 sts. Round 3: SC 2, 2 SC in the next stitch around. 24 sts. Round 4: 2 SC in the next stitch, SC3 around. 30 sts. Round 5: SC4, 2 SC in the next stitch around. 36 sts. Rounds 6-10: SC. Round 11: SCdec, SC4 around. 30 sts. Round 12: SC3, SCdec around. 24 sts. Round 13: SCdec, SC2 around. 18 sts. Round 14: SC1, SCdec around. 12 sts. Stuff firmly. Round 15: SCdec around. 6 sts. Break yarn and fasten off. With the Black, make a Magic Ring with 6 SC. Join with a slip stitch, break yarn and fasten off. Make 2. Stitch to the Eyes. Stitch eyes to the top of the Hat. Mouth: With the Black, ch 21. Row 1: SC 1 in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. 20 sts. Rows 2-4: Ch1 ,SC. Fasten off. Stitch mouth to the Hat.
Cookie:
With the Light Brown, Magic Ring 5 sc. DO NOT join. Turn and work in Rows. Row 1: Ch 1, SC 1, 2 SC in next st, SC 1, 2 SC in next st, SC 1. 7 sts. Row 2: Ch 1, SC 1, 2 SC in next st, SC 2, 2 SC in next st, SC 2. 9 sts. Row 3: Ch 1, SC 2, 2 SC in next st, SC 2, 2 SC in next st, SC 2, 2 SC in next st. 12 sts. Row 4: Ch 1, SC 2, 2 SC in next st, SC 3, 2 SC in next st, SC 3, 2 SC in next st, SC 1. 15 sts. Row 5: Ch 1, 2 SC in first st, \*SC 3, 2 SC in next st\* 3 times, SC 1, 2 SC in last stitch, turn and stitch 9 more sc across the top and then 2 in the last st. 31 sts total. Fasten off. With Dark Brown, make chocolate chips with French knots. Stitch the flat edge of the Cookie to the Mouth. Cookie Monster is a product of Sesame Workshop. I am in no way associated with Sesame Workshop. This pattern is @Lissa Snyder, 2011, and may be printed one time by purchaser. It may not be resold or transferred in any form to any other party. Feel free to make finished items for your own use or resale. Credit back to the designer is appreciated but not required. More patterns available at readwriteknit.blog.com, www.ravelry.com/people/iwritetoo or www.etsy.com/people/readwriteknit.
