Felted Baby Yoda Hat
This pattern is a "felt-to-fit" baby size hat. Materials: Size US11, $\mathsf{16^{\prime\prime}}$ circular needle, and set of 5 DPNs Green feltable wool. I used Paton's Classic Merino Wool in 'Leaf Green' - 1 ball made 2 hats.
HAT:
With circular needle, CO 60 Stitches Join, and work in K1 P1 rib for about 1 inch. Knit all rounds until hat measures 5 inches from CO edge. Work decreases as follows: Round 1: (K13, K2tog, pm) across to end. Round 2: (and all even rounds): Knit Round 3: (and all odd rounds): (Knit to last 2 stitches before marker, K2tog) across to end Repeat rows 2 & 3 until only 4 stitches remain, B0.
LEFT EAR:
CO 17 stitches. Knit in St. st. for 2 inches, ending with a purl row. R1: K2tog, K to end (16 sts.) R2:P R3: K R4: P R5: K R6: P R7: K2 tog, K to end (15 sts.) R8: P R9: K2tog, K to end (14 sts.) R10:P R11: K2tog, K to end (13 sts.) R12: P R13: K2tog, K to last 2 stitches, K2tog (11 sts.) R14: P R15: K R16: P R17: K2tog, K to last 2 stitches, K2tog (9 sts.) R18: P R19: K R20:P R21: K2tog, K to last 2 stitches, K2 tog. (7 sts.) R 22:P R23: K2tog, knit to end (6 sts.) R24: P BO
RIGHT EAR:
LU I/ stitcnes Knit in St. st for 2 inches, ending with a purl row. R1: K to last 2 stitches, K2tog. R2: P R3: K R4:P R5: K R6:P R7: K to last 2 stitches, K2tog. (15 sts.) R8: P R9: K to last 2 stitches, K2tog. (14 sts.) R10:P R11: K to last 2 stitches, K2tog. (13sts.) R12: P R13: K2tog, K to last 2 stitches, K2tog. (11 sts.) R14: P R15: K R16:P R17: K2tog, K to last 2 stitches, K2tog. (9 sts.) R18: P R19: K R20:P R21: K2 tog, K to last 2 stitches, K2tog. (7 sts.) R22: P R23: K to last 2 stitches, K2tog. (6 sts.) R24: P BO Stitch Co edge of ears to hat with purl side facing front. Tie in ends and felt to desired circumference. To stiffen the felted ears, so they will stick out, make a non-toxic fabric stiffener by mixing Elmer's glue with water until milky. Saturate the ears ONLY and let dry into desired shape, curving in slightly for a more realistic look. The more stiffener you use, the more sturdy the ears will be. To keep ears from flopping over while drying, I used an adjustable pants hanger (the type with clips on the ends). You can either hang the hat or position it over a bowi or pot to dry. To keep the hat secure on Baby's head, you may want to sew on ribbons, just under the ears, long enough to tie under the chin. EXTRA: Pair this hat with the Baby Yoda Sweater for a super-duper costume! ENJOY!
