Knitted Fox Hat
The knitted fox hat is the perfect accessory to add a touch of whimsy and warmth to your winter wardrobe. Its adorable design features cute fox ears and a cozy knit that will keep you feeling snug and stylish all season long. Whether you're headed out for a winter stroll or just want to stay cozy indoors, this hat is sure to become your go-to favorite. The attention to detail in the intricate knitting pattern makes it a fun and unique piece that's bound to draw compliments wherever you go. So, why not treat yourself to a knitted fox hat and bring a little bit of charm and cheer to your winter days?
Here’s what you need:
1 skein of orange chunky yarn (I used Bolsita Orange from Montera Classic Elite)
size 9, 16-inch circular needle
one set of size 9 double pointed needles
darning needle
Size: This pattern fits a 12-18-month baby. For a larger hat (2T-3T), cast on 72 stitches and follow the same pattern. For a smaller hat, knit this same pattern on size 8 needles.
Gauge: I do not gauge my work, but according to Montera yarn’s website, it should be 3.5-4 sts/inch on size 9 needles.
Abbreviations:
k2tog= knit two stitches together
For the main body of the hat, cast on 64 stitches on the circular needle and knit last stitch to first stitch without twisting the stitches. Knit 1, purl 1 ribbing for five rounds. Knit in stockinette stitch for 22 more rounds, or until piece measures about 5.5 inches.
Decrease as follows:
Place a marker at beginning of round.
K2tog, K6, repeat till end of round
Knit one round
K2tog, K5, repeat till end of round
K one round
K2tog, K4, repeat till end
K one round while transferring to double pointed needles. Or knit the round and transfer stitches — whatever’s easier for you.
K2tog, K3, repeat till end
Knit one round
K2tog, K2, repeat till end
Knit one round
K2tog, K1, repeat till end
K2tog, repeat till end.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Run the yarn through the remaining stitches with a darning needle and draw up the hole tight. Weave in ends.
Ear (make 2):
With three double pointed needles, cast on 16 stitches (5, 5, 6), leaving a 12-inch tail. Connect last stitch to first stitch and begin knitting in the round. Knit 3 rounds.
K2tog, k3, K2tog, k3, K2tog, k4
Knit 2 rounds
K2tog, k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog k3
Knit 1 round
K2tog, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k2
Cut yarn leaving a 6-inch tail. Run yarn through the remaining stitches and draw up tight. Weave in the end on the inside of the ear.
With your darning needle and the long cast-on tail, sew the bottom of the ear closed.
As for sewing on the ears, I folded my hat in half and determined the best placement of the ears. I sewed each ear on with the remaining length of cast-on yarn. I didn’t use any special technique for sewing, so I recommend whatever you feel most comfortable with. I actually didn’t have enough cast-on yarn so I did some touch ups with extra yarn.
Now it’s up to you whether to stitch a little nose and eyes on the front of the hat. I decided not to as I figured the child’s face would be the fox’s face. Either way would be cute!