Amigurumi Husky Beret Free Crochet Pattern
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After a snowfall, an exciting day of sledging calls for warm accessories, such as this husky hat in grey and white yarn with cute ears, twisted cords and pompoms.
MATERIALS
King Cole Big Value Chunky, 100% acrylic (167yd/152m per 100g ball)
2[2] x 100g balls in 547 Grey (A)
1[1] x 100g ball in 822 White (B)
Oddment of chunky yarn in black (C)
4.5mm (UK7:US7), 5mm (UK6:USH/8) and 6mm (UK4:USJ/10) crochet hooks
2 x blue ¾[⅞]in (2[2.25]cm) diameter buttons
2 x black ½[⅝]in (1.25[1.5]cm) diameter buttons
Darning needle
Sewing needle
Black thread
Small amount of toy stuffing
Thin card to make pompoms
SIZES
To fit: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference [adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference]
TENSION
13 sts and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) over double crochet on 6mm hook. Use larger or smaller hook if necessary to obtain correct tension.
METHOD
The main piece is started in rounds and the stitches increased to shape the crown. The face shaping is crocheted in rows in two shades of yarn. The unused yarn is carried across the back of the work for the fi rst few rows of the face shaping. Another ball of the main shade is joined in to fi nish the remainder of the face. The muzzle is crocheted using a smaller hook. The nose is worked in rows and the stitches are increased at each end to form the triangular shape. The ears are in two pieces, which are joined by crocheting the edges of them together to form an edging. They are stuff ed lightly and shaped with a few stitches before sewing them to the hat. Button eyes, twisted cords and pompoms finish the husky.
MAIN PIECE
Both sizes
Starting at the top of the hat, with 6mm hook and A, follow the pattern for the leopard hat main piece on page 14 to the end of round 10[11].
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 1 dc in each dc, sl st into fi rst dc. Rep last row 2 more times.
Shape face
When working rows 1 to 6, carry unused yarn across the back of the centre 24 stitches (see Joining in colours, page 153). The following is worked in rows:
Row 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 1 dc in next 22[25] dc, join in B and work 1 dc in next 4 dc, with A, work 1 dc in next 8 dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 4 dc, with A, work 1 dc in next 22[25] dc, turn.
Row 2: With A, make 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 1 dc in next 21[24] dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 6 dc, with A, work 1 dc in next 6 dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 6 dc, with A, work 1 dc in next 21[24] dc, turn.
Row 3: With A, make 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 1 dc in next 20[23] dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 8 dc, with A, work 1 dc in next 4 dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 8 dc, with A, work 1 dc in next 20[23] dc, turn.
Row 4: With A, make 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 1 dc in next 19[22] dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 9 dc, with A, work 1 dc in next 4 dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 9 dc, with A, work 1 dc in next 19[22] dc, turn.
Rows 5–6: With A, make 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 1 dc in next 18[21] dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 11 dc, with A, work 1 dc in next 2 dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 11 dc, with A, work 1 dc in next 18[21] dc, turn.
Row 7: With A, make 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 1 dc in next 18[21] dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 24 dc, join in the second ball of yarn A and work 1 dc in next 18[21] dc in A, turn.
Rows 8–14[16]: With A, make 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 1 dc in next 18[21] dc, with B, work 1 dc in next 24 dc, with A, work 1 dc in next 18[21] dc, turn.
First earflap
With 6mm hook and A, follow the pattern for the fi rst earfl ap on the leopard hat on page 16.
Second earflap
Next: With right side facing and yarn B, work 1 dc in each of the 24 dc across the front of the hat. Rejoin and continue in yarn A, following the pattern for the second earfl ap on the leopard hat on page 16.
Earflap facings (make 2)
Omit if you plan to add a crocheted lining.
Both sizes
With 6mm hook and A, follow the earfl ap facing pattern as for the leopard hat on page 18.
Edging
With 5mm hook and A, follow edging pattern for the earfl ap facing on page 18.
EARS (MAKE 2)
Both sizes
With 6mm hook and B, make 2 ch.
*Row 1: Work 3 dc into second ch from hook, turn (3 sts).
Row 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc2inc, 1 dc, dc2inc, turn (5 sts).
Row 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, dc2inc, turn (7 sts).
Row 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 5 dc, dc2inc, turn (9 sts).
Row 5 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, dc2inc, turn (11 sts).
Row 6 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 9 dc, dc2inc, turn (13 sts).
Adult size only
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 11 dc, dc2inc, turn (15 sts).
Next (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 13 dc, dc2inc, turn (17 sts).
Both sizes
Next: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 1 dc in each dc, turn. Rep last row 5 more times.*
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn at the end.
Edging
With 5mm hook, rejoin yarn A to the edge of the last row. **Work 1 dc into each stitch up the edge of the next 12[14] rows, work 3 dc into the ch at the tip of the ear, 1 dc into each stitch down the edge of the next 12[14] rows.** Fasten off . This will be the inner ear. To make the outer ear piece, with 6mm hook and A, make 2 ch. Rep from * to *. Do not fasten off . Change to 5mm hook and work from ** to ** to complete the fi rst row of edging, turn.
Join ear pieces
Place the two ear pieces together with the inner ear facing up. With 5mm hook and A, working into the stitches of the inner and outer ear pieces at the same time to join, make 1 ch, work 1 dc into each of the next 13[15] dc, dc2inc, 1 dc into each of the next 13[15] dc. Fasten off , leaving a length of yarn at the end.
MUZZLE
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and B, make 4 ch and sl st to fi rst ch to form a ring. Follow the muzzle pattern for the deer on page 46.
NOSE
Both sizes
With 4.5mm hook and C, make 2 ch.
Row 1: Work 3 dc into second ch from hook, turn (3 sts).
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 1 dc in each dc, turn.
Row 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc2inc, 1 dc, dc2inc, turn (5 sts). Adult size only
Row 4 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc2inc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, dc2inc, turn (7 sts).
Both sizes
Fasten off , leaving a long length of yarn at the end.
MAKING UP
Edging
Sew together the back seam of the hat. With right side of work facing, using 5mm hook and B, rejoin yarn to the back of the hat by the second earfl ap and follow the edging pattern as for the leopard hat on page 23.
Ears
Push a thin layer of stuffi ng into the ears. With the length of yarn left after fastening off the edging, sew the lower edges of the inner and outer pieces together. Bring the two corners of each side from the lower edge of the ear to the middle to shape and stitch to hold in place. Sew the ears to the main section of the hat, stitching all around the lower edges to keep them securely in place.
Muzzle and nose
Use the long length of yarn left after fastening off to stitch the muzzle to the front of the hat, positioning it just above the edging, leaving a small opening. Push some stuffi ng into the opening to shape the muzzle before stitching it down. Use the length of yarn after fastening off the nose to sew it in place just above the centre of the muzzle, with the wider edge at the top.
Finishing touches
If making a crocheted lining, attach the twisted cords to the hat after inserting the lining. Weave in all the yarn ends. Place the small black buttons over the larger blue buttons and sew in place for the eyes. Make two twisted cords (see page 154) measuring 8[12]in (20[30]cm) long in A, using 6[8] strands of yarn. Make two 2[2⅜]in (5[6]cm) pompoms (see page 155) in B and attach each to one end of the twisted cord, then stitch the other end of the cord to the tip of the earfl ap.
LINING
See pages 142–5 for how to make and attach a cosy fleece or crocheted lining.
