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Knitting Pattern: Dog Hat

Level: Intermediate

Size: Small (Medium, Large)

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply) in main color and contrasting color
• Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) straight needles and double-pointed needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Instructions:

1. With main color, cast on 60 (70, 80) stitches on straight needles. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1 inch.

2. Switch to contrasting color. Work in stockinette stitch for 4 (5, 6) inches.

3. Shape crown:

   • Row 1: *K8, K2tog; repeat from * to end of row
   • Row 2 and all even rows: Purl all stitches
   • Row 3: *K7, K2tog; repeat from * to end of row
   • Continue in this manner, decreasing 8 stitches every knit row until 8 stitches remain.
   • Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close the crown.

4. Ear flaps:

   • With contrasting color and double-pointed needles, pick up 10 stitches along the bottom edge of the hat. Work in stockinette stitch for 2 inches. Bind off.
   • Repeat for second ear flap on the opposite side of the hat.

5. Finishing:

   • Weave in all ends and block the hat to shape. Your dog will look adorable in this cozy hat!

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