Outfit: hat for snowball bunny

Hat "Old Rose" for Snowball Bunny – Knitted Doll Outfit

What is Being Made

This is a knitted hat designed specifically for the Snowball bunny doll, part of a coordinated outfit collection (toy № 32-1). The finished hat measures approximately 11 cm (4.4 inches) in width and 7.5 cm (3 inches) in height after blocking. The hat is crafted in a rich old rose color, making it an elegant accessory for small toy dolls and stuffed animals.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project worked at an intermediate skill level. The hat is constructed using spiral knitting, a technique where stitches are worked continuously in rounds without turning, creating a seamless tubular fabric. This method is ideal for small projects like doll clothing, as it eliminates seams and produces a smooth, professional finish. The spiral approach also simplifies shaping and ensures even stitch tension throughout the piece.

Stitches and Gauge

The pattern is designed to achieve a specific gauge of 38 stitches by 50 rows per 10 cm (4 inches) when worked with the recommended yarn and needles. Knitters who choose alternative yarns with different gauges should expect the finished measurements to vary accordingly. Stitch markers are used throughout the project to help track stitch placement and pattern repeats during the spiral knitting process.

Materials and Tools

• Yarn: Drops Baby Alpaca Silk in color old rose (MC yarn 7402), a luxury blend of 70% alpaca and 30% silk. The project requires 30 grams of yarn, which yields approximately 167 meters per 50-gram skein.
• Needles: KnitPro Zing Sock needles, size US 1.5 (2.50 mm), 20 cm (7.9 inches) in length. Pointed knitting needles of this size are essential for working small-circumference spirals with precision.
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and finishing; stitch markers to maintain pattern accuracy during spiral rounds.

Pattern designed by Olga Kudrjavceva (OziLand), 2018. For personal use only.