Knit a Frog Hat, Gloves and Scarf

Froggy went a' courtin' in his (or her) charming hat, scarf, and mitten set. Knit on circular and double-pointed needles and embellished with simple embroidery and buttons or purchased frog eyes, this set is perfect for your little tadpole.

by Jean Adel in "Knitted Critters for Kids to Wear"

Topics: easy knitting..., knit a scarf, frog hat and scarf

Jeremiah the Frog

Sizes
3 years (4-5 years, 6-7 years)

Finished Measurements
Scarf: 5 x 21 (25, 29)" (12.5 x 53.5 [63.5, 74]cm)
Hat circumference: 16 (18, 20)" (40.5 [45.5, 51]cm)
Mitten length: 51⁄2 (7, 91⁄2)" (14 [18, 24]cm)
Circumference: 51⁄2 (61⁄2, 8)" (14 [16.5, 20.5]cm)

Materials

2 skeins Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted, 85% wool, 15% mohair (4 oz [113.5g], 190 yd [173.5m]), #M120 Limeade medium
Size 7 (4.5mm) 16" (40cm) circular needle
Size 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles, set of 5
Size 5 (3.75mm) double-pointed needles, set of 5
Stitch markers
Stitch holder (for Medium and Large mittens only)
Yarn needle
4 black buttons, 1⁄2" (13mm) in diameter
2 black buttons or 2 frog eyes, 3⁄4" (19mm) in diameter
Small amount of black worsted-weight yarn

Gauge
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4" (10cm) in stockinette stitch worked with a circular needle.

NOTE: The instructions are written for the smallest size, with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.

Hat

Using the circular needle, cast on 72 (80, 88) stitches. Join, being careful not to twist stitches. Place a marker for the beginning of the round. Work in stockinette stitch (knit every round) until the piece measures 41⁄2 (5, 51⁄2)" (11.5 [12.5, 14]cm) from the beginning.

Shape Crown
NOTE: Change to the larger double-pointed needles when the number of stitches has been sufficiently decreased.
Round 1: *K6, k2tog; repeat from * around-63 (70, 77) stitches.
Round 2: Knit.
Round 3: *K5, k2tog; repeat from * around-54 (60, 66) stitches.
Round 4: Knit.
Round 5: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * around-45 (50, 55) stitches.
Round 6: Knit.
Round 7: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around-36 (40, 44) stitches.
Round 8: Knit.
Round 9: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around-27 (30, 33) stitches.
Round 10: Knit.
Round 11: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around-18 (20, 22) stitches.
Round 12: Knit.
Round 13: K2tog around-9 (10, 11) stitches.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long end. Use the yarn needle to thread the end through the remaining stitches. Draw together tightly and fasten off.