I love dogs of all sizes and volunteer at a dog rescue. This hat features two small dogs. The first is the much loved Corgi (the Queen’s Dog) with short legs, big ears and a big heart. The Bonus Hat is the Shih Tzu, or the Shih Poo (Poodle / Shih Tzu mix). I always think of these small fluffy pups as Mop Dogs. Always happy and great cuddlers.

Either dog can be personalized with duplicate stitching after knitting with golds, blacks, greys or browns to make it YOUR pup. A few more duplicate stitches add nose, eyes, tongue & ear detail.

In five sizes from Preemie to Lg Adult, worked in fingering, they are fun to knit for a special baby or anyone who loves dogs… Smaller sizes don’t show the pup’s legs in the knit.

Valley Yarns Huntington Fingering used on hats here, any fingering that meets gauge can be used!
Sizes: Preemie, Newborn, Infant/Toddler, Child/Small Adult, Lg Adult.
Always choose size based on finished circumference.
Newborn size shown in photo. Copyright 2023 Lisa McFetridge

Materials: Valley Yarns Huntington Fingering or any fingering yarn that meets gauge.

NOTE: When choosing colors be sure there is enough contrast between MC and CC1 so dog will show up well. White dog? Use a deep MC. Brown or Grey or Black dog? Use a light MC.

For Corgi (see note above)
MC: Natural OR DESIRED COLOR (90, 100, 120, 140, 160 ) yds / (82, 91, 110, 128, 146) m
CC1: Brown Sugar OR DESIRED COLOR (40, 50, 60, 75, 90) yds / (37, 45, 55, 66, 82) m
CC2: Harvest Orange ( 12, 15, 20, 25, 30 ) yds / (11, 14, 18, 22, 28) m


For Shih Tzu and Shih Poo (see note above)
MC: Blue OR DESIRED COLOR (90, 100, 120, 140, 160) yds / (82, 91, 110, 128, 146) m .
CC1: Natural (40, 50, 60, 75, 90) yds / (37, 45, 55, 66. 82) m OR DESIRED DOG COLOR
CC2: Black ( 12, 15, 20, 25, 30 ) yds / (11, 14, 18, 22, 28) m

Scraps of black, pink and desired eye color for DS after completing knit.


US Size 2 / 2.75 mm 16 in. Circular Needles OR size needed to obtain gauge.
Needle size is intentionally smaller to create a denser fabric.
DPNs in same size as above to complete decreases.
Sharp Darning Needle - Stitch Markers - Pom Pom or Tassel if desired


Gauge: 34 st x 36 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stranded stockinette st, blocked.

Finished Height: ( 6, 6.25, 7.5, 9, 9 ) in / ( 15, 16, 19, 22.5, 22.5) cm
Circumference: (12.5, 14, 15.5, 17, 19 ) in / (32, 35.5, 40, 42, 52 ) cm, measure above braid.