Parrot Hat
By Vanessa Mooncie
Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #63
Brighten up a dull day with a brightly-coloured parrot hat and add some tropical fun to your wardrobe!
EXTRACT: This fun design is taken from Crocheted Animal Hats by Vanessa Mooncie (GMC, £14.99).
Materials
* King Cole Merino Blend Chunky, 100% wool, 50g/67m/74yds
Yarn A: Red 921 x 3 balls
Yarn B: Saxe 859 x 2 balls
Yarn C: Old Gold 928 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Cream 919 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Black 913, oddments
* 5mm & 6mm hooks
* Two black buttons, 1.5cm/½in diameter
* Yarn needle
* Sewing needle and black thread
* Small amount of toy stuffing
* Thin card to make tassels
Yarn Alternatives
Unfortunately this yarn has been discontinued, we recommend Sirdar Click Chunky as a substitute.
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