HEADPIECEWith 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 8 sts. Work in St st until piece measures length of headband. Bind off all sts. Sew cover over headband, making seam at inside center and closing ends.HORNS – Make 2 With 2 strands of yarn held tog and double-pointed needles, cast on 15 sts, dividing sts evenly on 3 needles. Working in rnds, knit 3 rnds. [Ssk, k 3] 3 times – 12 sts. Knit 2 rnds. [Ssk, k 2] 3 times – 9 sts. Knit 2 rnds. [Ssk, k 1] 3 times – 6 sts. Knit 2 rnds. [Ssk] 3 times – 3 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Run yarn through remaining 3 sts, gather tightly and fasten securely. Weave in ends. Stuff horns lightly with polyfil. Sew Horns to top of headband.TAIL With 2 strands of yarn held tog and double-pointed needles, cast on 4 sts. K 4. *Slide sts to other end of needle and knit them, pulling yarn tightly across the back of the work. (Do not turn work.) Repeat from * until tail measures 25 inches [63.5 cm] from beginning, or desired length.Belt Loop Work back and forth on 4 sts in Garter st (k every row) until Garter st section measures 5½ inches [14 cm]. Bind off all sts. Fold Belt Loop over and sew last row to first row to form loop. POINT – Make 2 With 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 12 sts. Knit 2 rows. K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog. Knit 1 row. Repeat last 2 rows until 2 sts remain. K2tog. Pull yarn through remaining st and fasten securely. Sew both Points tog, stuffing slightly and attaching securely to end of tail. Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS: | k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together p = purl rnd(s) = round(s) | St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es) tog = together |
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