The Cozy Kitten Hooded Blanket Free Pattern

The Cozy Kitten Hooded Blanket Free Pattern

Wrap your feline friend in warmth and style with this delightful hooded blanket designed specifically for cats. This charming project combines comfort and cuteness, making it a must-have for every cat lover.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn in soft gray
• Worsted weight yarn in soft pink
• US Size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Body of the Blanket

1. Cast on 80 stitches using the soft gray yarn.
2. Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 6 rows to create a border. This will give your blanket a nice, finished edge.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch: knit one row, then purl the next. Continue this pattern until the piece measures 20 inches from the cast-on edge. Make sure to measure from the bottom edge of your work to ensure accuracy.
4. Once you reach 20 inches, work 6 more rows in garter stitch to create the top border.
5. Bind off all stitches to finish the body of the blanket.

Hood

1. With the soft pink yarn, pick up and knit 40 stitches along one of the short edges of the blanket. This will form the base of the hood.
2. Work in stockinette stitch for 8 inches, just like you did for the body of the blanket.
3. Now, we will shape the hood with decreases:
• Row 1 (Right Side): Knit 2, knit 2 together (k2tog), knit to the last 4 stitches, slip slip knit (ssk), knit 2.
• Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches.
4. Repeat these two rows until you have 20 stitches remaining on your needle.
5. Bind off all stitches to complete the hood.
6. Fold the hood in half and sew the top seam using the tapestry needle to secure it in place.

Ears (Make 2)

1. With the pink yarn, cast on 10 stitches.
2. Row 1: Knit all stitches.
3. Row 2: Purl all stitches.
4. Row 3: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 stitches, ssk, k2.
5. Row 4: Purl all stitches.
6. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until you have 4 stitches remaining on your needle.
7. Bind off all stitches to finish the ears.
8. Sew the ears onto the hood using the tapestry needle, positioning them symmetrically for a cute look.

Finishing

1. Weave in all loose ends using the tapestry needle to give your blanket a clean finish.
2. Block the blanket to measurements for a neat finish. This will help even out any uneven stitches and give your blanket a polished look.

Your cozy kitten hooded blanket is now complete! Enjoy snuggling your furry friend in this adorable and warm accessory.