It seems like there’s a craze right now about sloths and I’m here for it. Cuddling with one seems like such a dream and our newest Yarn Punk Guest has a unique way of making this happen; on your head! This creative hat idea is the perfect way to keep your head warm on chilly nights and to have a little fun with the accessory and a great ice breaker.

Down below, you can find the free knit pattern for this Sloth Hat along with the Yarn Punk Maker behind it – be sure to show her lots of love on her side of the internet!
“Hi there! My name’s Violette Lovelace, and I’ve been knitting for longer than I can remember! I only started designing my own knits in the last 5 years. When I’m not KnitFlix-ing, I’m probably planning my next cosplay. Every so often, I get the opportunity to sell my knits at an artist’s booth at comic conventions! I’m hoping to publish my own book of knitting patterns in the near future! You can find me all around the web, check below and come say hi!”
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Sloth hat
Materials
US 8/5mm double-pointed needles and circular needle
1 skein each of Red Heart Super Saver yarn in “Cafe Latte,” “Soft White,” and “Coffee”
Darice Animal Eyes (15mm)
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Scrap yarn
Gauge: 16 sts and 23 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch

Hat
With dpns and “Cafe Latte,” cast on 8 sts. Place marker and join in the round.

Round 1: KFB around (16)
Even Rounds 2-18: Knit around
Round 3: KFB, k1 around (24)
Round 5: KFB, k2 around (32)
Round 7: KFB, k3 around (40)
Round 9: KFB, k4 around (48)
Round 11: KFB, k5 around (56)
Round 13: KFB, k6 around (64)
Round 15: KFB, k7 around (72)
Round 17: KFB, k8 around (80)
Round 19: KFB, k39, KFB, k39 (82)

Knit around for 5 inches.
Brim
Round 1: Purl around
Round 2: Knit around
Round 3: Purl around
Round 4: Knit around
Round 5: Purl around
Ear Flaps
Bind off 14, knit 18 (place onto scrap yarn), bind off 30, knit 18.

Knit these 19 stitches straight in garter stitch for 5 inches, ending on a WS row.
Next row: K1, K2tog, knit to end of row.
Repeat until 5 stitches remain. Bind off.
Repeat for the other ear flap.
Face
With “Soft White,” cast on 32 sts. Work straight in garter stitch for 3 inches.
Bind off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Eyes (make 2)
With “Coffee,” cast on 8 sts. Work straight in garter stitch for 20 rows.
Next row: K1, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K1.
Bind off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Ear Flap Liner (make 2)
With “Soft White,” cast on 17 sts.
Work straight in garter stitch for 4 inches.
Next row: K1, K2tog, knit to end of row. Repeat until 4 stitches remain.
Bind off leaving a tail for sewing.
Claws (make 6)
With dpns and “Soft White,” cast on 3 sts and join tightly in a round.
Round 1: KFB, K1, KFB (5)
Round 2: Knit around.
Round 3: KFB, K3, KFB (7)
Rounds 4-8: Knit around.
Bind off leaving a tail for sewing.

Finishing: Weave in all loose ends on hat. Use cast on tail to close the hole where you began.
Secure the safety eyes between rows 14 and 16 in the center of the brown patch. Sew eye patches to the white front flap with the bound off edge toward the center.

Cut 12” strand of coffee yarn. Embroider nose in the center across 3 stitches.
Sew front flap to the front center of the hat just above the brim.
Sew ear flap liner to the inside of each flap. Weave in the cast on tails on each claw. Sew three claws each to the bottom edge of the flap, curving in toward the face.

Weave in any other loose ends.



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