YOU WILL NEED
West Yorkshire Spinners Elements (60% Lyocell, 40% wool, 50g/112m) Yarn A Summer Haze (1107) See table for measurements and yarn quantities for Yarn A 1 ball of Yarn B Living Coral (1103)
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply (75% wool, 25% nylon, 100g/400m) a small amount of Yarn C Liquorice (0099)
A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook
Stitch markers
For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com
TENSION
18 sts and 24 rounds measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 3.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain tension
ABBREVIATIONS
Keep your own little duck cosy on chilly spring outings with a hat that has comfy, bobbly ear flaps and a useful under-chin tie.
NOTES
The main section of the Bonnet is worked in rounds, from the top down. The Ear Flaps are added to the base of the Main Hat at the end.
The Eyes and Beak are made separately and sewn on to the front.
BONNET
MAIN HAT
Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (WS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout, 6dc in loop, ss to beg dc, turn.
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