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Zoo Hats

I made this for Myself

Created by: KittyKnits

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  • Project Details

    About

    I'm a zoo volunteer with a love for marsupials. I've knit hats featuring other animals — lion, tiger, bear, penguin, etc. — but wanted to knit something special honoring the common wallaroo. I was happy with the result and followed with another hat for the red neck wallaby. By that time I was on a roll. Since my favorite event is the springtime Bunny Bounce, I ended my knitting spree with a mama bunny and her babies.

    My inspiration came from two patterns. The in-pouch joey head is from "Kangaroo and Joey" by Barbara Prime. The roos' heads were adapted from that pattern, but are slightly smaller. The mama bunny head, collars and arms are from the "Mini Lovey Blankie Menagerie" by Rainebo Designs. (Both are wonderful easy-to-follow patterns.) The hats themselves required short rows across the back so the larger heads would sit on top and not fall to the back.

    The roo hats are fun to wear and get lots of comments from zoo guests. Wearing the bunny hat will have to wait 'til spring.

    Yarns

    • material-yarn
      Red Heart Worsted Supersaver - Multi Colors ✕ 2.0 balls

    Needles & Hooks

    • Circular 3.25mm (US 3) 40cm

    Accessories

    • Tapestry Needle
    • Stuffing
    • Stitch Markers

    Measurements

    21" head circumference

    Notes: This was a combination of existing patterns and original design, requiring small amounts of several color yarns for the facial details.

    Tags

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Dec 14, 2016 Finished on: Jan 2, 2017

  • Comments

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    7 Comments

    • Meemoo

      • Pacific Palisades

      Love them, so cute
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    • Stephanie W

      Do you have the pattern uploaded?
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      • KittyKnits

        • Seattle

        Hi Stephanie,
        There's isn't a pattern for this project. I adapted Barbara Prime's "Kangaroo and Joey" and Rainebo Design's "Mini Lovey Blankie Menagerie" for the animals, and charted the hat (including short rows and pockets) to fit my head. There's a link here for "Kangaroo..." and "Mini Lovey..." is available on Craftsy and Ravelry. If you're comfortable designing your own hat, I was thinking that removing the head and Joey from a small stuffed Ty animal could also be an option.
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    • Sandy R

      • Whidbey Island

      Adorable. I love all the detail.
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Fantastic hats!!!!!
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    • Julia T

      These are unbelievable! Spectacular work!
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    • Vermont Nana

      • Essex Junction

      Wow! These hats are awesome. I hope they bring smiles.
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