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The ideal accessory for you next trip to the zoo! You are sure to be noticed in these bright, fun hats. These earflap hats are made with Loops & Threads Charisma, but any bulky weight yarn may be substituted. Charisma is quite a fuzzy yarn, so it does require a bit of grooming, but I chose it for it’s vibrant, crisp colors and soft texture. The earflaps are knit first and then joined with the CO row of the body, which can be knit on either straight needles or circular needles. The facial features are knit separately and sewn on using mattress stitch for near invisible seams. Take your time adding the facial features, as they are what really add expression to these hats! I hope you enjoy!

Yarn:
Loops & Threads Charisma
(100% Acrylic; Bulky 5 weight;
3.5 oz. skein/ 109 yds)

Zebra
MC: 1 skein Black
CC1: 1 skein White
CC2: 1 skein Brown
CC3: 1 skein Think Pink
CC4: 1 skein Charcoal

Hippo
MC: 2 skeins Charcoal
CC1: 1 skein White
CC2: 1 skein Black
CC3: 1 skein Think Pink

The Hippo may also look nice with the MC changed to 2 skeins of Purple

Giraffe
MC: 2 skeins Yellow
CC1: 1 skein Brown
CC2: 1 skein Taupe
CC3: 1 skein Off White

An alternate color scheme you may consider for the Giraffe is:
MC: 2 skeins Off White
CC1: 1 skein Copper
CC2: 1 skein Brown
CC3: 1 skein Copper
and CC4: 1 skein Think Pink (for the insides of the ears)

Needles
US 8 (5 mm) 24’’ circular needles or straight needles
-These hats may be knit flat or in the round

US 8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles (set of 4 or 5)
-For the Giraffe (in which case only 2 are needed) hat or if the hat is being knit in the round

Notions
Yarn needle
Fiberfill
Cardboard (for making puff balls)
Scissors
Bobbins (optional)

Pattern copyright 2013, Kelsey Wetterer. All rights reserved. For questions about this pattern,
you can contact me at kelseywetterer@gmail.com or as ScruffyHerbert on Ravelry. Thanks!