HATS, MITTENS AND BOOTEES

MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Newborn 0-3 6-12 1-2 The quantities of yarn are
months months years based upon average
Hats, Helmet and Bonnet requirement and are
All sets To fit average sized Baby’s Head for the age indicated therefore approximate.

Mittens
All sets To fit average sized Baby’s Hand for the age indicated VERY IMPORTANT IT IS
ESSENTIAL TO WORK
Bootees TO THE STATED
All sets To fit average sized Baby’s Foot for the age indicated TENSION TO ENSURE
SUCCESS.

MATERIALS Balls
Set 1
Wondersoft DK 100g 1 1 1 1 If there are less sts and
rows to 10cm, 4in, change
Set 2 to finer needles if there are
Wondersoft DK 100g 1 1 1 1 more sts and rows to
10cm, 4in, change to
Set 3 larger needles.
Wondersoft DK 100g 1 1 1 1

Set 4 NOTES: Instructions are

Wondersoft DK 100g 1 1 1 1 given for newborn, larger
sizes are given in square
Colours used:- Set 1 – Snow White 1001 Set 2 – Buttercup 1033 brackets.
Set 3 – Sky Blue 1032 Set 4 – Petal Pink 1030
1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 3.25mm (UK10 – USA3)
Knitting Needles, Stitch Holders for Set 3, 1 Button for Set 3 and Set 4 and Where only one figure is
Ribbon for Set 4. given, this applies to all
sizes. Where the figure 0
appears, no sts, rows or
ABBREVIATIONS
times are worked for this
alt alternate cont continue dec decrease(ing) inc increase(ing)
size.
K Knit P Purl patt pattern psso pass slipped
rem remain(ing) rep repeat rs right side stitch over
s1 slip one stitch s1p slip one stitch st(s) stitch(es) tog together
knitways purlways ws wrong side yfwd yarn forward
yrn yarn round yon yarn over cm centimeters mm millimetres Owing to photography and
needle needle in inch(es) printing restrictions the
colour reproduction is
1x1 Rib. 2x2 Rib. matched as closely as
1st Row: *K1, P1, rep from * to last st, K1. 1st Row: *K2, P2, rep from * to last 2sts, K2. possible to the yarn.
2nd Row: P1, *K1, P1, rep from * to end. 2nd Row: P2, *K2, P2, rep from * to end.
Rep 1st and 2nd rows. Rep 1st and 2nd rows.

St-St. Stocking Stitch. G-St. Garter Stitch. STYLECRAFT CANNOT

1st Row: Knit. Every Row: Knit. ACCEPT
2nd Row: Purl. RESPONSIBILITY FOR
Rep 1st and 2nd rows. M1. Make one stitch. Pick up loop between THE RESULT OF USING
last and next stitch and work into the back of ANY OTHER YARN.
this loop.
Cr2. yrn, P2, pass yrn over 2sts just worked.

SET 1 with a ws row. Keeping continuity of patt as set

TENSION
24sts and 28 rows to 10cm, 4in, over
pattern using 4mm needles. 22sts and 30
rows to 10cm, 4in, over stocking stitch
using 4mm needles, or the size required
to give the correct tension.
HAT
Using 3.25mm needles and thumb
method cast on 73 [81:85:89]sts and
work in 1x1 rib for 6 [6:8:8]cm, ending
Next Row: Rib to end inc 1 st in centre of (throughout) cont until Hat measures 12
row. 74 [82:86:90]sts. [13:15:16]cm, ending with a rs row.
Change to 4mm needles and proceed Next Row: P9 [8:6:6], P2tog, (P7 [6:10:
as follows:- 17], P2tog) 6 [8:6:4] times, P9 [8:6:6].
1st Row: Knit. 67 [73:79:85]sts.
2nd Row: P2, *Cr2, P2, rep from * to Shape Crown.
end. **1st Row: K1, (K2tog, K4) 11 [12:13:14]
3rd Row: Knit. times. 56 [61:66:71]sts.
4th Row: P4, *Cr2, P2, rep from * to last 2nd and Every Alt Row: Purl.
2sts, P2. 3rd Row: K1, (K2tog, K3) 11 [12:13:14]
1st to 4th row sets patt. times. 45 [49:53:57]sts.
5th Row: K1, (K2tog, K2) 11 [12:13:14]
times. 34 [37:40:43]sts.
7th Row: K1, (K2tog, K1) 11 [12:13:14]
times. 23 [25:27:29]sts.
9th Row: K1, (K2tog) 11 [12:13:14]
times. 12 [13:14:15]sts.
10th Row: (P2tog) 6 [6:7:7] times, P0
[1:0:1]. 6 [7:7:8]sts.
Break off yarn, run yarn through rem 6
[7:7:8]sts, draw up and fasten off.**
TO MAKE UP
Join back seam, reversing sewing for
turnback. Make a pom-pom and attach to
centre of crown. See ball band for
pressing and care instructions.
MITTENS (Both Alike)
Using 4mm needles and thumb method
cast on 30 [34:34:38]sts.
1st Row: Knit.
2nd Row: P2, *Cr2, P2, rep from * to
end.
3rd Row: Knit.
4th Row: P4, *Cr2, P2, rep from * to last
2sts, P2.
1st to 4th row sets patt.
Work 1 [3:7:7] rows more in patt.
Next Row: Purl to end dec 2 [4:2:4]sts
evenly across row. 28 [30:32:34]sts.
Working in st-st (throughout) cont until
Mitten measures 6 [7:8:9]cm, ending with
a ws row.
Shape Top.
**Next Row: (K1, s1, K1, psso, K8 [9:10:
11], K2tog, K1) twice. 24 [26:28:30]sts.
Next Row: Purl.
Next Row: (K1, s1, K1, psso, K6 [7:8:9],
K2tog, K1) twice. 20 [22:24:26]sts.
Next Row: Purl.
Next Row: (K1, s1, K1, psso, K4 [5:6:7],
K2tog, K1) twice. 16 [18:20:22]sts.
Next Row: Purl.
Cast off rem 16 [18:20:22]sts.**
TO MAKE UP
Join side seam and across top. See ball
band for pressing and care instructions.
BOOTEES (Both Alike)
Using 3.25mm needles and thumb
method cast on 19 [23:27:31]sts.
1st Row: Knit.
2nd Row: K1, m1, K8 [10:12:14], m1,
K1, m1, K8 [10:12:14], m1, K1.
23 [27:31:35]sts.
3rd Row: Knit.
4th Row: K1, m1, K9 [11:13:15], m1, K3,
m1, K9 [11:13:15], m1, K1.
27 [31:35:39]sts.
5th Row: Knit.
6th Row: K1, m1, K10 [12:14:16], m1,
K5, m1, K10 [12:14:16], m1, K1.
31 [35:39:43]sts.
7th Row: Knit.
8th Row: K1, m1, K11 [13:15:17], m1,
K7, m1, K11 [13:15:17], m1, K1.
35 [39:43:47]sts.
Change to 4mm needles and working in
st-st work 6 [8:8:8] rows more.
Shape Instep.
1st Row: K21 [23:26:29], s1, K1, psso,
turn.
2nd Row: S1p, P7 [7:9:11], P2tog, turn.
3rd Row: S1, K7 [7:9:11], s1, K1, psso,
turn.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows 2 [3:4:5] times
more.
Next Row: S1p, P7 [7:9:11], P2tog, turn.
27 [29:31:33]sts.
Next Row: S1, knit to end.***
Next Row: P3 [4:3:4], m1, (P10 [5:12:6],
m1) 2 [4:2:4] times, P4 [5:4:5].
30 [34:34:38]sts.**
Proceed as follows:-
1st Row: Knit.
2nd Row: P2, *Cr2, P2, rep from * to
end.
3rd Row: Knit.
4th Row: P4, *Cr2, P2, rep from * to last
2sts, P2.
1st to 4th row sets patt.
Work 0 [4:8:8] rows more in patt.
Cast off.
TO MAKE UP
Join foot and back seam. See ball band
for pressing and care instructions.
SET 2
TENSION
22sts and 30 rows to 10cm, 4in, over
stocking stitch using 4mm needles, or the
size required to give the correct tension.
HAT
Using 3.25mm needles and thumb
method cast on 74 [78:86:94]sts and
work 7 rows in 2x2 rib.
8th Row: P6 [8:6:6], P2tog, (P8 [13:10:
8], P2tog) 6 [4:6:8] times, P6 [8:6:6].
67 [73:79:85]sts.
Change to 4mm needles and working in
st-st (throughout) cont until Hat measures
9 [10:11:12]cm, ending with a ws row.
Shape Crown.
Work from ** to ** as given for Shape
Crown of Hat in Set 1.
TO MAKE UP
Join back seam. See ball band for
pressing and care instructions.
MITTENS (Both Alike)
Using 3.25mm needles and thumb
method cast on 30 [30:34:34]sts and
work 7 rows in 2x2 rib.
8th Row: Purl to end dec 2sts evenly
across row for 1st and 3rd sizes only.
28 [30:32:34]sts.
Change to 4mm needles and working in
st-st (throughout) cont until Mitten
measures 6 [7:8:9]cm, ending with a ws
row.
Shape Top.
Work from ** to ** as given for Shape Top
of Mittens in Set 1.
TO MAKE UP
Join side seam and across top. See ball
band for pressing and care instructions.
BOOTEES (Both Alike)
Work exactly as given for Bootees in Set
1 until ** is reached.
Change to 3.25mm needles and work 6
rows in 2x2 rib. Cast off in rib.
TO MAKE UP
Join foot and back seam. See ball band
for pressing and care instructions.
SET 3
TENSION
22sts and 30 rows to 10cm, 4in, over
stocking stitch using 4mm needles, or
the size required to give the correct
tension.
HELMET
LEFT EAR FLAP
Using 3.25mm needles and thumb
method cast on 5sts.
Working in g-st (throughout) work 5
rows.
Next Row: (Buttonhole Row). K2,
yfwd, K2tog, K1.
Work 6 [6:8:8] rows more.
Work 2 rows inc 1 st at each end of 1st
row. 7sts.
Work 9 [9:13:13] rows inc 1 st at each
end of next and every foll 4th row.
13 [13:15:15]sts.
Cont without shaping until Ear Flap
measures 6 [6:7:8]cm, ending with a ws
row.
Leave these 13 [13:15:15]sts on a stitch
holder.
RIGHT EAR FLAP
Work as given for Left Ear Flap omitting
buttonhole.
Main Section.
Using 3.25mm needles cast on 8 [10:
10:11]sts, with rs facing, knit across 13
[13:15:15]sts left on a stitch holder for
Left Ear Flap, cast on 25 [27:29:33]sts,
with rs facing, knit across 13 [13:15:
15]sts left on a stitch holder for Right Ear
Flap and cast on 8 [10:10:11]sts.
67 [73:79:85]sts.
Work 9 rows more in g-st.
Change to 4mm needles and working
in st-st (throughout) cont until Main
Section measures 9 [10:11:12]cm,
ending with a ws row.
Shape Crown.
Work from ** to ** as given for Shape
Crown of Hat in Set 1.
TO MAKE UP
Join back seam. Sew on button. See ball
band for pressing and care instructions.
MITTENS (Both Alike)
Using 3.25mm needles and thumb
method cast on 28 [30:32:34]sts and
work 8 [8:10:10] rows in g-st.
Change to 4mm needles and working
in st-st (throughout) cont until Mitten
measures 6 [7:8:9]cm, ending with a ws
row.
Shape Top.
Work from ** to ** as given for Shape
Top of Mittens in Set 1.
TO MAKE UP
Join side seam and across top. See ball
 band for pressing and care instructions. Working in st-st (throughout) cont until Next Row: P1 [2:5:4], P2tog, (P2 [3:4:2],

IN
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Bonnet measures 9 [10:11:12]cm, from P2tog) 8 [6:4:8] times, P2 [3:6:5]. 28

BOOTEES (Both Alike) Picot Row, ending with a ws row. [30:32:34]sts.
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Work exactly as given for Bootees in Set Shape Crown. Next Row: (Eyelet Row). K1 [2:3:2],
1 until *** is reached. Work from ** to ** as given for Shape *yfwd, K2tog, K2 [2:2:3], rep from * to last
Next Row: Purl. Crown of Hat in Set 1. 3 [4:5:2]sts, yfwd, K2tog, K1 [2:3:0].
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Change to 3.25mm needles and work 8 Next Row: Purl.

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[8:10:10] rows in g-st. Cast off. STRAPS Working in st-st (throughout) cont until
Left Strap Mitten measures 6 [7:8:9]cm, ending with
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TO MAKE UP Using 3.25mm needles and thumb a ws row.

method cast on 5sts. Shape Top.
Join foot and back seam. See ball band
Work in g-st until Strap is of sufficient Work from ** to ** as given for Shape
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for pressing and care instructions.

length to go from edge of Bonnet to chin, Top of Mittens in Set 1.
allowing for an overlap for button

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SET 4 fastening, ending with a rs row.
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TENSION TO MAKE UP
Cast off knitways.
22sts and 30 rows to 10cm, 4in, over Join side seam and across top. Thread
Right Strap
stocking stitch using 4mm needles, ribbon through eyelets. See ball band for
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Work as given for Left Strap until strap is

pressing and care instructions.
or the size required to give the 6 rows less.
correct tension. Next Row: (Buttonhole Row). K2, yfwd,
BOOTEES (Both Alike)
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K2tog, K1.

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Work 5 rows more in g-st. Work exactly as given for Bootees in Set
BONNET 1 until ** is reached.
Using 3.25mm needles and thumb Cast off knitways.
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Next Row: (Eyelet Row). K2 [2:2:4],

method cast on 67 [73:79:85]sts and *yfwd, K2tog, K2 [3:3:3], rep from * to last
work 4 rows in st-st. TO MAKE UP
4 [2:2:4]sts, yfwd, K2tog, K2 [0:0:2].
Join crown seam for 3 [3:4:4]cm. Fold
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Picot Row: K1, *yfwd, K2tog, rep from * Next Row: Purl to end inc 1 [3:3:5]sts
to end. onto ws at Picot Row and sew loosely in
evenly across row. 31 [37:37:43]sts.
Commencing with 2nd row of st-st work 4 position. With rs facing, using 3.25mm

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Proceed as follows:-
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rows. needles pick up and knit 34 [38:42:46]sts

Next Row: P8 [6:7:7], m1, (P10 [12:13:
14], m1) 5 times, P9 [7:7:8].
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1st Row: K1, *yfwd, yrn, P1, P3tog, P1,
evenly along row ends. Knit 1 row. Cast
yon, K1, rep from * to end.
off knitways. Sew on straps. Sew on

2nd and Every Alt Row: Purl.

73 [79:85:91]sts. button. See ball band for pressing and
3rd Row: K2, yfwd, s1, K2tog, psso,
Change to 4mm needles and proceed care instructions.
yfwd, *K3, yfwd, s1, K2tog, psso, yfwd,
as follows:-
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rep from * to last 2sts, K2.

1st Row: K1, *yfwd, yrn, P1, P3tog, P1, MITTENS (Both Alike)

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5th Row: P2tog, P1, yon, K1, yfwd, yrn,
yon, K1, rep from * to end. Using 4mm needles and thumb method
P1, *P3tog, P1, yon, K1, yfwd, yrn, P1,
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2nd and Every Alt Row: Purl. cast on 37 [37:37:43]sts.

3rd Row: K2, yfwd, s1, K2tog, psso,
yfwd, *K3, yfwd, s1, K2tog, psso, yfwd,
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rep from * to last 2sts, P2tog.
1st Row: K1, *yfwd, yrn, P1, P3tog, P1,
7th Row: K2tog, yfwd, K3, yfwd, *s1,
yon, K1, rep from * to end.
K2tog, psso, yfwd, K3, yfwd, rep from * to

rep from * to last 2sts, K2. 2nd and Every Alt Row: Purl.
last 2sts, s1, K1, psso.
5th Row: P2tog, P1, yon, K1, yfwd, yrn, 3rd Row: K2, yfwd, s1, K2tog, psso,
8th Row: Purl.

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P1, *P3tog, P1, yon, K1, yfwd, yrn, P1, yfwd, *K3, yfwd, s1, K2tog, psso, yfwd,
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1st to 8th row sets patt.

rep from * to last 2sts, P2tog.
7th Row: K2tog, yfwd, K3, yfwd, *s1,
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rep from * to last 2sts, K2.
Work 0 [0:4:4] rows more.
5th Row: P2tog, P1, yon, K1, yfwd, yrn,
Cast off in patt.
P1, *P3tog, P1, yon, K1, yfwd, yrn, P1,

K2tog, psso, yfwd, K3, yfwd, rep from * to

last 2sts, s1, K1, psso. rep from * to last 2sts, P2tog.
8th Row: Purl. 7th Row: K2tog, yfwd, K3, yfwd, *s1, TO MAKE UP
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1st to 8th row sets patt. K2tog, psso, yfwd, K3, yfwd, rep from * to Join foot and back seam. Thread ribbon

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Work 3 [3:7:7] rows more in patt. last 2sts, s1, K1, psso. through eyelets. See ball band for
Next Row: P8 [6:7:7], P2tog, (P9 [11:12: 8th Row: Purl. pressing and care instructions.
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13], P2tog) 5 times, P8 [6:6:7]. 1st to 8th row sets patt.

67 [73:79:85]sts. Work 1 [1:3:3] rows more.
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