Marie-M - Rain Set |
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![]() Click on the picture! Use DK wool and 4mm needles throughout |
The RAIN HAT is knitted in one piece starting with: BRIM Cast on 48sts Rows 1-3: Knit Row 4: (K1, K2tog) rpt across row (32sts) Row 5: (K6, K2tog) rpt across row (28sts) CROWN Starting with a purl row, knit 8 rows stocking stitch Knit one row (K2tog) rpt across row (14sts) Purl (K2tog) rpt across row (7sts) Purl (K2tog) rpt across row (4sts) Thread through sts and pull up tightly MAKING UP - Sew up back seam |
RUBBER BOOTS (Make 2) BEFORE casting on, wind off approx. 10 feet of wool for each boot, they are knitted with double wool throughout. Cast on 7 sts Row 1: Knit Row 2: Inc, knit to end (8sts) Rows 3 - 5: Knit Row 6: Cast off 4sts, knit to end (4sts) Knit 12 rows in garter st for the leg Cast off leaving a tail of 6-8" for sewing up. MAKING UP - Arrange the boots as you fancy then stitch their tops to the inside of the brim (see illustrations) |