Recreate the characteristic swirl of your childhood Mr Whippy ice cream in this quick to knit hat.
Knitted in either bulky/chunky weight yarn or 2 strands of DK weight yarn held together.
The adult size can easily be finished in an evening, making it an ideal last minute gift!
£4.50 Available on Ravelry.com and Payhip and Loveknitting.com
Sizes
Designed with 2” of negative ease for a good fit. Use actual head measurements when choosing a size if you can.
Size | Baby | Toddler | Child | Adult | Adult Large |
Head circumference | 16” 40cm | 17.5” 45cm | 19” 48cm | 22” 56cm | 23” 58cm |
Finished circumference | 14.5” 37cm | 15.5” 40cm | 17.5” 45cm | 19.5” 50cm | 20.5” 52cm |
Length | 6.25” 15.7cm | 7” 18cm | 8.5” 21.5cm | 9.5” 24cm | 10.25” 26cm |
Yardage in DK or in Bulky | 178yds / 162m 89yds / 81m | 210yds / 192m 105yds / 96m | 242yds / 221m 121yds / 111m | 274yds / 250m 137yds / 225m | 290yds / 265m 145yds / 133m |
Weight | 55g | 65g | 75g | 85g | 90g |
Materials
Bulky/Chunky weight yarn
or 2 strands of DK yarn held together
6.5mm US10.5 dpns or circular needle for magic loop method if preferred
1 clip on stitch marker, darning needle
Gauge
14 stitches and 20 rows / 4” (10cm) in stocking stitch
Please be ware that Bulky/Chunky weight yarns do vary more than other yarns, look for one that says it knits to 14sts/4″ on the ball band.
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