For best results, please read the following tips beforeyou start:

The hat is knitted in one piece for the body and onepiece for the head. Stitches used are garter stitch andstocking stitch– ie. knit one row, purl the next row.

When casting on and breaking off yarn, always leave a‘tail’ of at least 10cm. This helps when sewing in theends of the yarn as it is already secure.

Tip - if you are a beginner then simply ‘knit’ every rowfor a more textured finish in garter stitch.

The finished hat measures approximately 5cmx4 (exclhead)

AbbreviationsK- KnitP – PurlSS– stocking stitch – knit one row, purl one rowalternately

My Baboo Mini Sheep Hat Pattern

Main Hat

Cast on 22 stitches in your main hat colour:Row 1 (top of hat) - KnitRow 2 – PurlContinue in SS for a further 6 rows starting with a knit rowand ending on a purl row.Break off yarn and change to grass colour (green)

Continue in SS starting with a knit row, for a further 3rows,ending in a knit row, cast off loosely knit wise.

Head

With the dark grey wool cast on 10 stitches.Starting with a knit row, SS 6 rows and cast off leaving along tail of yarn (approx 30-40 cm) to sew the head andform the ears.

To Sew Up

Pic 1 Pic 2For the hat, fold in half and using the cast on tail sew alongthe top seam. (pic 1) Don’t cut off the cream yarn as youwill use this to sew on the head.Next using the other end of the cream sew up the side edgeseam. Using the green yarn sew the edge of the greentogether and then sew in and trim any loose ends. (Pic 2)

Pic 3 Pic 4For the head, sew the edge seams together. (pic 3)Flattening the head and making sure the seam is in themiddle, sew along the bottom and the top (pic 4). Don’tcut off the tails just yet as you will use them to make theears.

TMMy BabooMy Baboo Mini Sheep Hat

YouWill Need:My Baboo Mini Hat Knitting Pattern3 Hanks of Aran weight wool in cream,(or a colour of your choice) green anddark grey - approx. 20gms of each.Black wool for eye detailsCream/white wool for eye detailsDarning needle suitable for yarnA pair of 5mm knitting needlesScissors

Sew this edge first

Then sew down here.

To Form Ears

Pic 5 Pic 6 Pic 7Take the longest length of yarn still attached to the headout of one corner and form a loop (pic 5) and then form 5slip chains (pic 6) and sew the end in to form a loop for theear. Repeat on the opposite corner (pic 7)

Pic 8 Pic 9Next take a length of cream yarn and taking the needlefrom the back of the head to the front, sew on the eyes (pic8) Tie off the cream yarn securely at the back. Next takethe black yarn and taking the needle from the back of thehead through an eye, sew on the pupils again securing theends of the yarn at the back. (pic 9)Why not draw your face on a piece of paper first,experiment with different expressions?

Pic 10Take the head and securely sew it to the top corner of thehat using the cream yarn attached. (pic 10)

Pic 11 Pic 12 Pic 13Using a length of the grey wool secure to the tail endopposite the head (pic 11) and form 6 slip chains (pic 12)then sew back over to form the tail loop. (pic 13)

GrassFinally take a length of the green yarn to form the ‘grass’ bysewing and knotting three loops to the lower corner of thehead, trim then tease the fibers apart to make it more grasslike.

Your Mini Sheep Hat is now ready for your InnocentSmoothie Bottle!

Some other information…Care directions - To clean your Hat wipe with a damp clothor sponge. For heavy soiling, gently hand wash in cool waterwith a mild detergent. Gently press the Hat between atowel to remove excess water. Reshape whilst damp, dryflat and do not dry on direct heat.

My Baboo ©Copyright 2008-2017This pattern was designed by My Baboo for the Big Kniton behalf of Innocent Smoothies and Age UK and shouldonly be used for that purpose thanks!

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