Newborn Zebra Hat - FREE PATTERN

Zebra Hat

Size 0-3 Months

Hat

Using an I hook and worsted weight thread (two colors in black and white) and changing colors after each round (I drop one color and pick up the other):

**Join with a slip stitch to the first hdc after each round.**
**Chain 1 at the beginning of each round.**

**Change colors after each round.**

Chain 2






Row 1: In first chain, hdc 8. Join to first hdc with a slip stitch.
Row 2: 2 hdc in each stitch around (16 stitches)
Row 3: 2 hdc in first stitch, 1 in the next around (24 stitches)
Row 4: 2 hdc in first stitch, 1 in the next 2 stitches around (32 stitches)
Row 5: 2 hdc in first stitch, 1 in the next 3 stitches around (40 stitches)
Row 6-12: Hdc in each stitch around (40 stitches)

*This hat is for a newborn, and it should measure at least 5 inches in length (I usually try for 5 1/4 inches, for extra room). Depending on your tension, you may need to make more or less rows.*

Row 13-14: Sc in each stitch around (40 stitches). I alternated, making one row white and the other black. You can do that or make it a solid color.Fasten off and weave in ends.

PICTURES TO HELP WITH EARS HERE:  http://adorablyhooked.blogspot.com/2013/04/instructions-for-zebra-ears.html


Outer Ear (Make 2)
Using an H hook and worsted weight thread in black:

Chain 2
4 sc in first stitch
2 sc in each stitch around (8)
Sc in each stitch around (8) - repeat for a total of three times
2 sc in 1 stitch, 1 in next stitch around (12)
Sc in each stitch around (12)
2 sc in 1 stitch, 1 in next 2 stitches around (16)
Sc in each stitch around (16) - repeat for a total of 4 times
Join to first stitch with slip stitch.
Finish off, leaving a long tail.

Inner Ear (Make 2)
Using an H hook and worsted weight thread in white:

Chain 2
1 sc in first chain, chain 1, turn (1 stitch)
2 sc in first stitch, chain 1 turn (2 stitches)
2 sc in first stitch, one in the next, chain 1 and turn (3 stitches)
2 sc in first stitch, one in the next, 2 in the last stitch, chain 1 and turn (5 stitches)
1 sc in each stitch across - repeat this for a total of 3 times (5 stitches)
Chain 1 and sc around the sides and bottom of the inner ear.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to outer ear.

Stitch white inner ear to front of outer ear. When you are done, fold the bottom of the outer ear (lengthwise), and stitch the bottom of the ear together.
Using the picture for placement, sew the ears to the hat.

Optional, using a fuzzy type of yarn (I used Lion Brand Fun Fur) and an I hook, sc around the hdc stitches that make up row 2. Fluff the yarn out for the zebra’s mane.
All done!

Enjoy, and let me know if you have any questions.

My pictures are copyrighted.  Please use your own. 
Otherwise, sell the finished product as you see fit. 

Please DO NOT copy my pattern.  If you want to share it, give someone the link:  http://adorablyhooked.blogspot.com/2012/03/newborn-zebra-hat-free-pattern.html

Thanks and enjoy!  :)