MICKEY MoUSE Inspired Beanie
I used machine washable acrylic, but if you prefer wool... Materials: Double knitting yarn/8 ply 1 skein of Black yarn and small amount of Flesh and white 1 size 4.5mm hook for beanie 1 size 4.0mm hook for facial features wool needle for embroidery and finishing off Polyfil for stuffing. Stitches Used: US terminology CH - chain, TR - Treble, DC - double crochet, HDC - half double crochet, SC - single crochet, SL ST - slip stitch, st - stitch/stitches, DEC - work next 2 SC together. SC dec - single crochet decrease, {insert yarn into top of next st pull up loop) twice, yarn over hook and pull through all 3 loops} st — stitch/stitches (English Equivalents: CH - chain, TR - Double Treble, DC - treble crochet, HDC - half treble, SC - double crochet, SL ST - single crochet, DEC work next 2 SC together) NOTE: Due to the amount of facial features sewn onto the front of this beanie, I have made the original beanie larger to compensate for the loss of stretch. I have also recommended the use of a smaller hook for the facial features. GAUGE: Using 4.5mm hook and DC 15st and 8 rows to 10mm or 4inches
Sizes:
A/ Toddler -12 months to 3 years B/ Child - 3 years to 8 years All sizes are based on average head sizes re for size A. Changes for the other sizes are given in brackets
Starting at the top of the Beanie:
I use a magic circle to start with which gives a nice tight result on the finished item. There are several good instruction videos available on the net, here is the address on just one of them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLuSVyKvoUg Once you have used this technique, you willfind that you will replace the old CH circle method in other patterns as well. Throughout the beanie you will be asked to leave a tail of yarn at the end of different parts, this is used for stitching pieces in place, avoiding joining in another piece of yarn. BEANIE: Using 4.5mm hook and Black Starting with a magic circle Round 1: 1SC 1CH (counts as first DC here and throughout the pattern), 9 DC in ring (10DC), Join with SL ST into top of CH at beginning - 10st (11st) Round 2: 2CH (this does not count as a stitch here or throughout the pattern unless stated otherwise) 2 DC in every st, around. Join - 20st (22st) Round 3: 2CH, 2DC in 1st st, \*DC in next st, 2 DC in next st \* Repeat \* to \* end of round. Join - 30st(33st) Round 4: 2CH, 2DC in 1st st, \*DC in next 2 st, 2 DC in next st\* Repeat \* to \* end of round. Join - 40st (4st) Round 5: 2CH, 2DC in 1st st, \*DC in next 3 st, 2 DC in next st\* Repeat \* to \* end of round. Join - 50st(55st) Round 6: 2CH, 2DC in 1st st, \*DC in next 4 st, 2 DC in next st\* Repeat \* to \* end of round. Join - 60st(66st) Round 7-13: DC in each DC (Round 7-15) If you want your beanie longer, simply add extra rounds here. Round 14 (16): 1CH, 1 SC in 1st st, 1SC in each st, around. Join Round 15 (17): 1CH, 1 SC in 1st st, 1SC in each st, around. Join Fasten off and weave in end. MUzzLE: Using 4.0m hook and Flesh, make 1 Make 18 CH Round 1: 4DC in 4th CH from hook, 1DC in each next 13 CH, 5DC in last CH. Turn - 23st Round 2: 1CH 1SC and 1DC in top of 1st st, 2DC in next 2st, 1 DC in each next 15 st, 2DC in each next 3st-29st Fasten off leaving a long tail. Using the photo as a guide, sew the muzzle at the bottom edge, centre front, of the beanie. Fasten off and weave in ends.
EYES:
Right Eye: Using 4.0mm hook and White Starting with a magic circle Round 1: 1CH 2SC, 2HDC, 2SC, 2HDC into circle. Join with SLST into top of 1st SC - 8st Round 2: 1CH 2SC in 1st st, 2SC in next st, 1HDC 1DC in next st, 1DC 1HDC in next st, 2SC in next 2 st, 1HDC 1DC in next st, (bottom) 1DC 1HDC in next st. Join - 16st Fasten off. Join Flesh yarn in middle of bottom, with right side facing. Round 5: 1CH 1SC in 1st st, 1SC in next 2st, 3SC in next st, 1SC in next 9st, 1HDC 1DC in next st, 1DC 1TR in next st, (2TR in next st, 1TR in next st) repeat 5 times in total, 1DC in next 3st, 1DC 1SC in next st, 1SC in next 4 st. Join - 44st Left Eye: Using 4.0mm hook and White Starting with a magic circle Round 1: 1CH 2SC, 2HDC, 2SC, 2HDC into circle. Join with SL ST into top of 1st SC - 8st Round 2: 1CH 2SC in 1st st, 2SC in next st, 1HDC 1DC in next st, 1DC 1HDC in next st, 2SC in next 2 st, 1HDC 1DC in next st, 1DC 1HDC in next st. Join - 16st Round 3: 1CH 1SC in 1st st, 1SC in next 3st, 2SC in next 4st, 1SC in next 4st, 2SC in next 4st,. Join -24st Round 4: 1CH 1SC in 1st st, 1SC in next 4st, 2SC in next st, 1SC in next st, 2SC in next 2st, 1SC in next st, 2SC in next st, 1sC in next 6st, 2SC in next st, 1SC in next st, 2SC in next 2st (bottom), 1SC in next st, 2sC in next st, 1sC in next st. Join - 32st Fasten off. Join Flesh yarn in middle of bottom, with right side facing. Round 5: 1CH 1SC in 1st st, 1SC in next 3st, 1DC 1SC in next st, 1DC in next 3st, (1TR in next st, 2TR in next st) repeat 5 times in total, 1TR 1DC in next st, 1DC 1HDC in next st, 1SC in next 9st, 3SC in next st, 1SC in next 3st. Join - 44st Fasten off leaving a long tail. Pupils: Using 4.0mm hook and Black, make 2 Starting with a magic circle Round 1: 1CH 10SC into circle. Join with SL ST into top of 1st SC - 10st Fasten off leaving a tail. Using the photo as a guide, sew the 2 eye patches in place making sure to join the 2 patches together on the beanie, and join them to the muzzle. Sew pupils in place, making sure to go through all layers. Fasten off and weave in ends. NOSE: Using 4.0mm hook and Black, make 1 Starting with a magic circle Round 1: 1CH, 6SC into circle. Join with SL ST into top of 1st SC - 6st Round 2: 1CH, \*2SC in each st. Join - 12st Round 3: 1CH, 1SC in each st. Join - 12st Round 4: 1CH, DEC 6 times. Join - 6st Fasten off leaving a tail. Using the photo as a guide, sew the nose to the muzzle at the centre front, between but just below the 2 eyes. Fasten off and weave in ends. EARS: Using 4.0mm hook and Black, make 2 Starting with a magic circle id 1: 1CH 1SC, 12DC into circle. Join with SL ST into top of 1CH - 13s Round 2: 2CH, 2DC in next 11 st. Turn - 22st Round 3: 2CH, 1 DC in next st, (2DC in next st, 1DC in next 2st) 6 times in total, 2 DC in next st, 1DC in next st. Turn - 29st Round 4: 1SLST in each st. Turn the work over and repeat this round on the other side in the same round. NOTE: this gives the ear its edge. Fasten off. Using the photo as a guide, sew the 2 ears to the sides of the beanie between the 2nd and 6th rounds. Fasten off and weave in ends.
FINISHING:
Using the photo as a guide, embroider the 2 eyebrows using a length of black yarn and working through all layers. Fasten off and weave in ends. Enjoy your Beanie. All enquiries can be directed to jezebeardesigns@gmail.com , I am only too happy to help where ever I can. I would also love to see photos of YOuR beanies! Please do not copy this or any of my patterns or upload to the internet.\* If you make your beanies for sale, please do not sell them on the internet, and I would appreciate if you give credit for the design to JezebearDesigns, out of courtesy.\* Other than that.
HAPPYCROCHETING!!!!!!!
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