SKILL LEVEL: EASY

ABBREVIATIONS:

Alt = Alternate
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Begin(ning)
Ch = Chain(s)
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Pat = pattern
Sc = Single crochet

Sc2tog = Draw up a loop in each
of next 2 stitches. Yoh and draw
through all loops on hook.
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook

SIZES
To fit baby 6/12 (18/24) mos

GAUGE
9 sts and 9 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in pat.

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to both sizes.

With MC, ch 68 (72). Join with sl st to first ch to form ring, being careful not to twist chain.

1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first ch. Ch 1. Skip next ch. *1 sc in next ch. Ch 1. Skip next ch. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. 68 (72) sts.

2nd rnd: Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Ch 1. Skip next sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rep last rnd for pat until work from beg measures 3½ (5½)”
[9 (14) cm].

Size 18/24 mos only:Next rnd:Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Sc2tog over first and next ch-1 sps – 2 sts decreased. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc) 16 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. Ch 1. Skip next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc. 68 sts.

Both sizes: Shape Yoke: 1st rnd: Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Sc2tog over first and next ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 6 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 6 times. Ch 1. Skip last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 60 sts.

2nd and alt rnds: Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Ch 1. Skip next sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Join with sl st to first sc.

3rd rnd: Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Sc2tog over first and next ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 6 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next
2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 6 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times. Ch 1. Skip last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 52 sts.

5th rnd: Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Sc2tog over first and next ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp)5 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Ch 1. Skip last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 44 sts.

7th rnd: Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Sc2tog over first and next ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times. Ch 1. Skip last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 36 sts.

9th rnd: Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Sc2tog over first and next ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 2 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times. Ch 1. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 2 times. Ch 1. Skip last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 28 sts.

10th rnd: Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around. Do not join. Turn. 27 sts (14 sc and 13 ch-1 sps).

Beg working in rows:
Shape Hood: Next row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in first ch-1 sp. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. [(1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in next ch-1 (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 3 times. 1 sc in next ch-1sp. 1 sc in last sc. Turn. 35 sts.

Next row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. Ch 1. Skip next sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.

Next row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skipnext sc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last sc. Turn. Rep last 2 rows until Hood measures 8 (9)” [20.5 (23) cm], ending on a WS row.

Next row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. Ch 1. Skip next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 6 times. (Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. Ch 1) twice. Ch 1. Skip next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 6 times. 1 sc in last sc. Turn. 31 sts.

Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip  next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 sc in last ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.

Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. Ch 1. Skip next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 5 times. (Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. Ch 1) twice. Skip next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 5 times. 1 sc in last sc. 27 sts. Fasten off. Sew top Hood seam.

EARS(make 2 with MC and 2 with A) Ch 2.

1st row: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc toend of row. 12 sc. Fasten off.

Join Ears: Place one A Ear and one MC Ear tog with WS facing each other. With A Ear facing, join MC with sl st to first sc. Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, work
1 sc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off. Rep for second Ear. Sew Ears to top of Hood as seen in picture.