Whimsical Woodland Button Up Toddler Hat Scarf Set Free Pattern

Whimsical Woodland Button Up Toddler Hat and Scarf Set Free Pattern

Introduction

Delight your little one with this enchanting Whimsical Woodland Button Up Hat and Scarf Set. Featuring intricate cable textures and playful forest-inspired motifs, this cozy set is perfect for adventurous toddlers. With its rich forest green and bark brown colors, your child will be ready for any outdoor adventure while staying warm and stylish!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in forest green and bark brown
• Needles: US 8 (5mm) knitting needles
• Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
• Buttons: 3 wooden buttons for the scarf
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends and sewing buttons

Step-by-Step Instructions

Hat

1. Cast On: Using the forest green yarn, cast on 72 stitches.
2. Ribbing: Work in a 2x2 rib (knit 2, purl 2) for 1 inch.
3. Stockinette Stitch: Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every row) and work for 3 inches.
4. Cable Pattern:
   • Row 1 (Right Side): Knit 2, *C4F (cable 4 front), knit 4; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 2.
   • Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches.

   Repeat these 2 rows until the hat measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.

5. Shape Crown:
   • Row 1: *Knit 6, knit 2 together; repeat from * to end.
   • Row 2 and all even rows: Purl all stitches.
   • Row 3: *Knit 5, knit 2 together; repeat from * to end.

   Continue decreasing in this manner until 8 stitches remain.

6. Finish: Cut the yarn, thread it through the remaining stitches, and pull tight. Sew the seam of the hat securely.

Scarf

1. Cast On: Using the bark brown yarn, cast on 24 stitches.
2. Ribbing: Work in a 2x2 rib for 1 inch.
3. Cable Pattern:
   • Row 1 (Right Side): Knit 2, *C4B (cable 4 back), knit 4; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 2.
   • Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches.

   Continue this pattern until the scarf measures 30 inches in length.

4. Bind Off: Bind off all stitches loosely.

Button Band

1. Pick Up Stitches: Pick up 24 stitches along one short edge of the scarf.
2. Garter Stitch: Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 1 inch, making 3 evenly spaced buttonholes on the 3rd row.
3. Finish: Bind off. Sew the buttons to the opposite short edge of the scarf.

Your Whimsical Woodland Button Up Hat and Scarf Set is now complete! Enjoy seeing your little one wear this cozy and charming set on their adventures!