Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand® Holiday Homespun® - Fun Fur Plush Cap Pattern Number: 81034B Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand® Holiday Homespun® - Fun Fur Plush Cap Pattern Number: 81034B SKILL LEVEL: Easy SIZE: One Size Finished Circumference 21 in. (53 cm) slightly stretched CORRECTIONS: None as of Oct 12, 2010. To check for later updates, click here. MATERIALS • 791-201 Lion Brand Holiday Homespun Yarn: Berry 1 Ball (A) • 320-100 Lion Brand Fun Fur Yarn: White 1 Ball (B) • Lion Brand Knitting Needles Size 11 [8 mm] • Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10 • Lion Brand Stitch Markers • Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) GAUGE: 8 sts + 14 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row) with 1 strand each of A and B held tog. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. CAP Beg at lower edge with 1 strand each of A and B held tog, cast on 44 sts. Knit 6 rows. Cut B and continue with A only. Knit 8 rows. Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 6 in. (15 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Crown Note: You will be working decreases to shape the top of the Hat. Row 1: (K4, k2tog, k3, k2tog) 4 times – 36 sts. Work even in St st for 3 rows. Next Row: (K2, k2tog, k3, k2tog) 4 times – 28 sts. Purl 1 row. Next Row: (K2tog) across – 14 sts. Purl 1 row. Next Row: (K2tog) across – 7 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through rem sts and pull to gather. Sew seam. Earflaps Place markers on side of Cap, 2 in. (5 cm) and 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) from seam. With RS facing and 1 strand each of A and B held tog, pick up and k12 sts between markers. Knit 11 rows. Next Row: (K2tog) twice, k4, (k2tog) twice – 8 sts. Knit 1 row. Next Row: K2tog, k4, k2tog – 6 sts. Knit 1 row. Next Row: (K2tog) 3 times – 3 sts. Slip rem 3 sts onto crochet hook, yarn over and draw through all 3 sts. Cut B. Tie With crochet hook and A only, chain 30. Fasten off. Repeat for second Earflap. Brim With RS facing and 1 strand each of A and B held tog, pick up and k16 sts between the 2 Earflaps. Knit 11 rows. Bind off. FINISHING Fold edge to RS and tack to front of Hat. TASSELS (make 2) Wrap B around 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) cardboard 20 times. Cut a 6 in. (15 cm) length of B and thread onto large-eyed blunt needle. Insert needle under all strands at upper edge of cardboard. Pull tightly and knot securely near strands. Cut yarn loops at lower edge of cardboard. Cut a 6 in. (15 cm) length of B and wrap tightly around loops 1 in. (2.5 cm) below top knot to form Tassel neck. Knot securely; thread ends onto needle and weave ends to center of Tassel. Trim Tassel ends evenly. Sew a Tassel to end of each tie. Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration beg = begin(s)(ning) k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together p = purl rem = remain(s)(ing) RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es) tog = together WS = wrong side Learn to knit instructions:http://learnToKnit.LionBrand.com Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes. *Fun Fur (Article #320) is a novelty "eyelash" yarn. Solids: 1¾/50g; 60 yd/54m per ball Prints: 1½ oz/40g; 57 yd/52m per ball 100% polyester. We want your project to be a success! If you need help with this or any other Lion Brand pattern, e-mail support is available 7 days per week. Just click here to explain your problem and someone will help you! For thousands of free patterns, visit our website www.LionBrand.com To order visit our website www.lionbrand.com or call: (800) 258-YARN (9276) any time! Copyright ©1998-2009 Lion Brand Yarn Company, all rights reserved. No pattern or other material may be reproduced -- mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying -- without written permission of Lion Brand Yarn Company..