Doodles and Dales Hat by Lisa McFetridge

Doodles and Dales Hat

Knitting
October 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stranded stockinette stitch, blocked
US 2 - 2.75 mm
142 - 256 yards (130 - 234 m)
Preemie, Newborn, Infant, Toddler-Small Child, Adult
English
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Here they are, the Doodles (you choose the color of YOUR doodle or poodle), Poodles and Airedales. I published the MEG HAT (border collie/Aussie) and received many requests for specific breeds. I hope to publish as many breeds as I can, but only if I can create a good likeness. Maybe a few a year til I run out of dogs….
A few stitches are duplicate stitched after knitting, eyes, noses, inner ears etc…

In five sizes from Preemie to Adult, worked in fingering, they are fun to knit for a special baby or anyone who loves dogs…

Valley Yarns Huntington Fingering used on the hats here, any fingering that meets gauge can be used! Poodle and Doodle are exactly the same chart with a few stitches difference to create the Poodle POOF on top…

Sizes: Preemie, Newborn, Infant, Toddler/Small child, Adult.

Materials: Valley Yarns Huntington Fingering
For Doodles or Poodles
MC: Natural (for any color dog) or Navy (for Mustard dog only)
( 90, 100, 120, 140, 160 ) yds / (82, 91, 110, 128, 146) m
CC1: Mustard or Chocolate or Black (40, 50, 60, 75, 90) yds / (37, 45, 55, 66, 82) m
CC2: Harvest Orange ( 12, 15, 20, 25, 30 ) yds / (11, 14, 18, 22, 28) m
(Black, Brown or Gold MC can be used if knitting a special Doodle/Poodle you know well!)
For Airedale
MC: Natural (90, 100, 120, 140, 160) yds / (82, 91, 110, 128, 146) m
CC1: Mustard or Harvest Orange (40, 50, 60, 75, 90) yds / (37, 45, 55, 66. 82) m
CC2: Black
US Size 2 / 2.75 mm 16 in. Circular Needles OR size needed to obtain gauge.
NOTE: Above needle size is intentionally smaller to create a denser fabric.
DPNs in same size as above to complete decreases.
Sharp Darning Needle - Stitch Markers - Pom Pom or Tassel if desired

PLEASE SWATCH - IT MATTERS !
Gauge: 34 st x 36 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stranded stockinette st, blocked.
Finished Height: ( 6, 6.25, 7.5, 8, 9 ) in / ( 15, 16, 19, 20, 22.5) cm
Finished Circumference: (12.5, 14, 15.5, 17, 21) in / (32, 35.5, 40, 42, 53.5) cm,
measured above Latvian braid.