Baby Fox Sweater and Hat Set

Baby Fox Sweater and Hat Set

Materials

• 2 skeins of worsted weight yarn in red (approximately 200 yards)
• 1 skein of worsted weight yarn in white (for the ears)
• 1 skein of worsted weight yarn in black (for the nose)
• U.S. size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles
• U.S. size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
• 4 buttons (approx. 0.5 inch diameter)
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• CO - Cast On
• k - Knit
• p - Purl
• st(s) - Stitch(es)
• k2tog - Knit two together (decrease)
• BO - Bind Off

Instructions

Sweater

1. CO 60 stitches using red yarn onto size 8 needles.
2. Knit 4 rows in ribbing (k2, p2 pattern).
3. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every row) and knit until the piece measures 12 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. To shape the armholes, bind off the first 4 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows (each side).
5. Continue knitting until the piece measures 16 inches from the cast-on edge, then shape the neckline by binding off the middle 12 stitches.
6. Continue knitting each side until armholes measure 7 inches from the previous bind off.
7. Now finish the sleeves: CO 30 stitches on size 7 needles and knit in ribbing (k2, p2) for 4 inches. Bind off.
8. Attach the sleeves to the sweater, sewing in place using the yarn needle.
9. Finish the front with buttons: sew 4 buttons evenly spaced down the center.

Hat

1. CO 48 stitches using red yarn onto size 8 needles.
2. Knit in ribbing (k2, p2) for 4 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch and knit until the hat measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Begin decreases: k2tog across the whole row. You should have 24 stitches left.
5. Knit the next row plain, then repeat the k2tog decrease every other row until 6 stitches remain.
6. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread it through the remaining stitches using a yarn needle. Pull tight and secure.

Fox Ears

1. Using white yarn and size 7 needles, CO 10 stitches.
2. Knit 6 rows in stockinette stitch.
3. On the next row, k2tog at the beginning and end of the row. You should have 8 stitches left.
4. Knit 4 more rows.
5. Repeat the k2tog decrease until 4 stitches remain, then bind off.
6. Make 2 ears total and attach them to the top of the hat.

Nose

1. Using black yarn, CO 6 stitches.
2. Knit 4 rows in stockinette stitch, then bind off.
3. Sew the nose onto the hat under the ears.

Finishing

Weave in all ends and ensure all decorations are securely attached. Your Baby Fox Sweater and Hat Set is ready for your little one!