Little ripper!
An original knitwear design by Justine Turner
Playsafe cowl and matching hat worked in a cosy reversible stitch pattern. Sized for 1-6 year olds using sport weight yarn and 6 mm needles. This written pattern, graphs, charts and photographs are copyright and are the express property of the au thor, do not sell, transmit, publish or pass on this publication (in printed or electronic form) You may not use this pattern for commercial purposes, you may use this pattern to produce garments for charity. Please request permission from the author in order to vary from this copyright. Justine@justjussi.com ISizes: one size fits 1-2, 2-6 years IYarn: 50 grams (2 oz) sport weight or thick 4ply to achieve tension. E.g. Debbie Bliss Baby cashmerino, Needles, notions and accessories: 1 pair each of $5\:\mathsf{m m}$ and 6mm needles Yarn needle for sewing up 4 x sets of self adhesive Velcro dots. Gauge: 20 sts $\times\,32$ rows over 10cm square in stitch pattern. Abbreviations: Stst $=$ stocking stitch, dec $=$ decrease, rem $=$ remaining, inc $=$ increase, SSK $\mid\overline{{\overline{{\mathbf{\alpha}}}}}\,\overline{{\overline{{\mathbf{\alpha}}}}}$ slip 1 st knit wise, slip the next st knit wise, then knit together through the back loops, K2to $\mathsf{g}=\mathsf{k r}$ nit 2 sts together as one. I Please read through entire pattern prior to commencing I Stitch pattern directions: 16 rows form 1 repeat. IRow 1: RS: Knit IRow 2: K1, yfwd, \*slip 3, p3, repeat from \*to last 4 sts, slip 3, k1 IRow 3: k1, \*slip3, $k3^{*}$ repeat from \*to last 4 sts, slip 3, k1 IRow 4: repeat row 2 IRow 5: knit to end Row 6: purl to end Row 7: knit to end Row 8: k1, $\mathsf{p}\mathsf{1}^{\ast}$ right needle picks up 3 strands of yarn then knits these together with the next st on the L needle, p5, repeat from \* to last 2 sts, p1, k1. Row 9: knit to end Row 10: k1, \*p3, yfwd, slip 3, repeat from \* to last 4 sts, p3, k1 Row 11: k4,\*sl 3, k3; rep from\* to end k1 Row 12: repeat row 10 Row 13: knit to end IRow 14: purl to end IRow 15: knit to end IRow 16: k1, p4 \*right needle picks up 3 strands of yarn then knits these together with the Inext st on the L needle, p5, repeat from \* to last 5 sts, p4, k1
Hat:
Make 2
Using 5 mm needles cast on 42 (47) sts Work 16 (20) rows 1 x 1 rib Change to 6 mm needles Work 3 (4) repeats of stitch pattern Place sts on a spare needle or holder
Making up:
Replace sts onto $1\,6\,\mathsf{m m}$ needle each, hold with wrong sides together, work a 3 needle bind off using a contrast colour yarn. Sew up the sides using an invisible seam.
Options:
If you want the hat to be reversible then leave as is, otherwise you can: Attach pompoms at the top corners (if age appropriate) Fold the corners so they meet in the centre of the top seam and stitch down for a rounder shape. Attach knitted or crocheted toys or flowers
I designed this cowl in response to a Ravelry thread regarding scarf safety for children I realized what was needed was a soft, warm, cosy cowl with Velcro dots to keep it se
cure and
release easily if necessary. The stitch pattern makes the most of multicoloured yarn. Cowl: Directions for larger size appear in brackets. Using 5 mm needles cast on 35 (41) sts. Work 6 rows stst. Change to 6mm needles Work 6 (7) repeats of stitch pattern (work more or less here if you have a child to try this on) Change to 5 mm needles Work 6 rows sts Cast off loosely.
Sew Velcro dots as shown in the photo-4 at one end and 4 on the other side at the other end-now your cowl is truly reversible, showing either the squishy side or the cute smocked side.
