Red Fox Baby Hat with Ears

This pattern is designed for a sweet, snug-fitting baby hat that resembles a playful fox. It features pointy ears in white and red, perfect for keeping your baby stylish and warm.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in Red (approx. 100 yards)
• Worsted weight yarn in White (approx. 20 yards)
• Size 8 US (5 mm) circular knitting needles
• Size 8 US (5 mm) double-pointed needles
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• ST: Stitch
• BO: Bind off
• pm: Place marker

Instructions

Hat

1. CO 72 stitches with red yarn onto your circular needles.
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
3. Knit in 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 1.5 inches.
4. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) for the next 4 inches.
5. Begin decreasing for the crown of the hat:
• Round 1: *K8, K2tog; repeat from * to end of round (64 stitches).
• Round 2: Knit.
• Round 3: *K7, K2tog; repeat from * to end of round (56 stitches).
• Round 4: Knit.
• Round 5: *K6, K2tog; repeat from * to end of round (48 stitches).
• Round 6: Knit.
• Round 7: *K5, K2tog; repeat from * to end of round (40 stitches).
• Round 8: Knit.
• Round 9: *K4, K2tog; repeat from * to end of round (32 stitches).
• Round 10: Knit.
• Round 11: *K3, K2tog; repeat from * to end of round (24 stitches).
• Round 12: Knit.
• Round 13: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to end of round (16 stitches).
• Round 14: Knit.
• Round 15: *K1, K2tog; repeat from * to end of round (8 stitches).
• Round 16: K2tog across (4 stitches).
6. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail. Thread it through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in ends.

Ears (make 2)

1. CO 5 stitches with red yarn.
2. Knit 3 rows.
3. Switch to white yarn and knit 1 row.
4. Decrease by knitting 2 together (2 stitches left), then BO.
5. Leave a long tail for sewing. Fold the ear slightly to create a point and sew onto the top of the hat.

Finishing

Weave in all ends and ensure the ears are securely attached.

Your adorable red fox baby hat is now ready! Enjoy seeing your little one wear it or gift it to a lucky parent!