Description
This pattern is featured in the book Knit a Little by Marie Greene.
If you have an adorable person in your life, they probably need this hat. The unique boxy shape and dual pompoms highlight the fox-inspired details down the center.
Knit in the round from the top down to the brim, “the seam” is closed with a simple grafting trick. If you don’t mind a regular seam, you can skip the provisional cast-on and sew the top closed when you’re finished.
For the baby/child sweater, see Clever Fox Sweater here.
For the grown-up sweater, see Foxtrot Cardigan here.
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
SIZES: Preemie (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Sm, Adult Lg) referred to as sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) throughout pattern
YARN: Worsted weight | Berroco Ultra Wool | 100% superwash wool | 219 yards/200 meters in 100 g | 99 (114, 131, 151, 173, 199) yards/90 (104, 120, 138, 158, 182) meters
For pompoms, you’ll need approximately: 25 (29, 33, 38, 43, 49) yards/23 (27, 30, 35, 39, 45) meters in a contrasting color
Note: Yardage is an estimate and may vary based on your gauge (especially row gauge) and yarn choice. If in doubt, please round up.
NEEDLES
- US Size 6/4mm (12-16 in/30-40 cm) circular needle or DPNs – body of hat
- US Size 4/3.5mm (12-16 in/30-40 cm) circular needle or DPNs – ribbing
Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE: 20 st and 28 rows in 4 in/10 cm in pattern with largest needle, blocked
NOTIONS:
- Darning needle
- Two small pompoms
- Stitch markers
- US Size E/3.5mm crochet hook
- Waste yarn
- Blocking pins, blocking mat
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- Head circumference: 10.4 (15.2, 16.8, 19.2, 20.8, 23.2) in/ 26 (38, 42, 48, 52, 58) cm
- Brim to crown: 5 (6.5, 8, 9, 10, 11) in/ 12.5 (16.25, 20, 22.5, 25, 27.5) cm
