Snow Bunny Cowl and Hat Set
Frolic through the snowy hills this winter in the matching Snow Bunny Cowl and Hat Set. The adorable knit cowl pattern is a beautiful white cream color and coordinates nicely with the easy knit hat. Both pieces are adorned with two large pom-poms, which add a cute touch for the winter season. This is an easy knitting project that can be finished in a day, so grab your knitting needles and make this matching set in time for the snow.
Knitting Needle Size10.5 or 6.5 mm
Yarn Weight(6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)
Materials:
- Bernat® Roving (100 g/3.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds)
- Cowl Hat Set
- 00100 (Rice Paper) 2 2 3 balls
- Size 6.5 mm (U.S. 10½) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
11 sts and 18 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter st.
ABBREVIATIONS
Alt = Alternate(ing).
Approx = Approximately.
K = Knit.
Rem = Remaining.
Rep = Repeat.
RS = Right side.
Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Tog = Together.
WS = Wrong side.
MEASUREMENTS
Cowl: Approx 8" [20.5 cm] deep x 28" [71 cm] around.
Hat: To fit average lady’s head.
COWL
Cast on 23 sts.
Work in garter st (knit every row) until work measures 28" [71 cm]. Cast off. Sew cast on and cast off edges tog.
Twisted Cord: Cut 3 strands of yarn 100" [254 cm] long. With all strands tog, hold one end and with someone holding other end, twist strands to the right until they begin to curl. Fold the 2 ends tog and tie in a knot so they will not unravel. The strands will now twist themselves tog.
Pom-pom: (Make 2). Wind yarn around 2 fingers approx 80 times. Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center. Cut through each side of loops. Trim to a smooth round shape.
Thread twisted cord through Cowl 5" [12.5 cm] from side edge, having ends meet at center front. Attach pom-poms to each end of twisted cord.
HAT
Note: Hat is worked sideways with short-turn rows.
Cast on 37 sts.
1st row: (WS). Knit.
2nd row: K35. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
3rd and alt rows: Sl1. Knit to end of row.
4th row: K33. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
6th row: K31. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
8th row: K29. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
10th row: K27. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
12th and 13th rows: Knit.
Rep 2nd to 13th rows until long edge measures approx 20" [51 cm], ending with 13th row. Cast off. Sew back seam.
Fold 3" [7.5 cm] to RS at bottom of Hat. Secure at back seam.
Twisted Cord: Cut 3 strands of yarn 40" [101.5 cm] long. With all strands tog, hold one end and with someone holding other end, twist strands to the right until they begin to curl. Fold the 2 ends tog and tie in a knot so they will not unravel. The strands will now twist themselves tog.
Pom-pom: (Make 2). Wind yarn around 2 fingers approx 30 times. Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center. Cut through each side of loops. Trim to a smooth round shape.
Tie twisted cord in a bow. Attach pom-poms to each end of cord. Sew securely to Hat.