Cocoon measures 20” (51 cm) Round 13: *K2, k2tog; repeat from *

circumference and 18” (45.5 cm) long around—27 sts.

Round 15: *K1, k2tog; repeat from *
Finished Hat Size: 14 (18)” (35.5 (45.5) cm) around—18 sts.
head circumference Round 17: *K2tog; repeat from * around—9 sts.
Cut yarn leaving a 12” (30.5 cm) tail. Weave
LW3474 Hat directions are written for size Small/ tail through remaining stitches, pull to gather
Medium (Baby’s) with changes for size and close opening. Secure tail and weave in.
Medium/Large (Toddler’s) in parentheses
HAT
knitting Special Stitch Beginning at lower edge with double pointed
Designed by Julie Farmer ssk = Slip next 2 stitches, one at a time as needles and A, cast on 64 (80) sts. Place
if to knit, to right needle, insert point of left marker for beginning of round. Taking care not
needle through front of sts, knit these sts to twist stitches, join to work in rounds.
What you will need: together through back loop. Work in Stockinette st worked in rounds until
piece measures 4 (5)” (10 (12.5 cm) from
RED HEART® Anne Geddes™:
1 ball 623 Spearmint A and 1 ball
COCOON beginning (do not unroll beginning of piece to
100 Lily B. Beginning at top edge with circular needle and measure).
A, cast on 90 sts. Place marker for beginning
Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: of round. Taking care not to twist stitches, join Shape Crown (top of hat)
4 mm [US 6] circular, 16” (40 cm) to work in rounds. Round 1: *K6, k2tog; repeat from *
long; and 4 mm [US 6] double
pointed needles
Work in Stockinette st worked in rounds (knit around—56 (70) sts.
every round) until piece measures 16” (40.5 Round 2 and all even-numbered rounds: Knit.
Stitch markers, yarn needle, cm) from beginning (do not unroll beginning of Round 3: *K5, k2tog; repeat from * around—
pompom maker piece to measure). 48 (60) sts.
Round 5: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * around—
GAUGE: 18 sts = 4” (10 cm); 26
rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette
Shape Bottom 40 (50) sts.
stitch (knit on right side, purl on Round 1: *K8, k2tog; repeat from * Round 7: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around—
wrong side). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. around—81 sts. 32 (40) sts.
Use any size needles to obtain Round 2 and all even-numbered rounds: Knit. Round 9: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around—
the gauge. Change to double pointed needles as you work 24 (30) sts.

Buy Yarn Cottontail Bunny the next round.

Round 3: *K7, k2tog; repeat from *
Round 11: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around—
16 (20) sts.

Cocoon & Hat

around—72 sts. Round 13: *K2tog; repeat from * around—8
RED HEART® Anne Round 5: *K6, k2tog; repeat from * (10) sts.
Geddes™, Art. 805 around—63 sts. Cut yarn leaving a 12” (30.5 cm) tail. Weave
available in solid 3.5 oz That little cutie that has jumped right into
(100 g) 340 yd (310 m) and multi
Round 7: *K5, k2tog; repeat from * tail through remaining stitches, pull to gather
3.5 oz (100 g) 290 yd (265 m) your heart will look picture-perfect in this around—54 sts. and close opening. Secure tail and weave in.
cozy cocoon with matching bunny-eared hat. Round 9: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * Continued...
around—45 sts.
Knit in soft yarn baby will likely be comfy and Round 11: *K3, k2tog; repeat from *
happy during a photo opportunity. around—36 sts.

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LW3474 Cottontail Bunny Cocoon & Hat FINISHING
Hold right sides of one front of ear and one
Ears back of ear together. Sew edges of pieces
Back of Ear (make 2) together. Turn ear right side out. Repeat for
With circular needle or two double pointed second front and back of ear. Gather bottom of
needles and A, cast on 10 sts. ears and sew to hat.
Work in Stockinette st worked in rows (knit With B, make a 2½” (6.5 cm) pompom and
on right side, purl on wrong side) until piece sew to lower back of cocoon.
measures 3” (7.5 cm) from beginning, end Weave in any remaining ends.
with a wrong side row.
Decrease Row (right side): Ssk, knit to last 2 ABBREVIATIONS
sts, k2tog—8 sts. A, B = Color A, Color B etc; k = knit;
Next Row: Purl. k2tog = knit next 2 sts together; p = purl;
Repeat last 2 rows twice—4 sts. p2tog = purl next 2 sts together; st(s) =
Next Row: Ssk, k2tog—2 sts. sttich(es); * = repeat whatever follows the
Next Row: Purl. * as indicated.
Next Row: K2tog.
Fasten off.

Front of Ear (make 2)

With circular needle or two double pointed
needles and B, cast on 7 sts.
Work in Stockinette st worked in rows until
piece measures 3” (7.5 cm) from beginning,
end with a wrong side row.
Decrease Row (right side): Ssk, knit to last 2
sts, k2tog—5 sts.
Next Row: Purl.
Repeat last 2 rows—3 sts.
Next Row: Ssk, k1—2 sts.
Next Row: K2tog.
Fasten off.

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