This hat and mitten pattern is worked in worsted-weight yarn and features an easy two-color stranded colorwork design as well as lots of Latvian Braids! Alternating the color choices between the two keeps things interesting (and uses almost all of the two skeins of yarn).
Note: Colorwork is charted only; written instructions are not included.
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Details
Sizing
Hat Sizes
Small (Large)
Hat Circumference at brim: 16 (18) in [40 (45) cm]
Hat Length: 8 (9) in [20.5 (23) cm]
*To fit head sizes: 19 (21) in [47.5 (52.5) cm]
*Hat is intended to be worn with approximately 2-4 in [5-10 cm] negative ease at brim.
Sample size: Shown in size Large on 22 in [56 cm] circumference head.
Mitten Sizes
Small (Large)
Mitten Circumference: 6 (7.5) in [15 (18.5) cm]
Mitten Length: 8.5 (10.5) in [21 (26.5) cm]
*To fit hand circumference: 6 (7.5) in [15 (18.5) cm]
*Choose size based on desired fit. For a close fitting mitten, choose a size with little to no ease. For a roomier fit, choose a size with up to 1 in [2.5 cm] positive ease.
Sample size: Shown in size Large on 8 in [20.5 cm] circumference hand.
Yarn
This hat and mitt set is designed with CYC Medium yarn. The sample is worked in Julie Asselin Journey Worsted (with colors Fleurs and Naturel), a lovely 4-ply yarn with a high twist which gives the
colorwork a bold, graphic look.
Amounts listed below are approximate. Total yarn requirements will vary depending on the type of yarn used, gauge, and any alternations you may choose to make.
Worsted weight yarn [Craft Yarn Council Medium 4]
200 yds [185 m] each in two contrasting colors
Shown in:
Julie Asselin Journey Worsted (200 yds/185 m, 4 oz/115 g, 80% Rambouillet & 20% Targhee): 1 skein each Fleurs & Naturel
Needles
HAT: US 7 [4.5 mm] 16 in [40 cm] circular needle and DPNs (or other
needles for working a small circumference in the round) or size
needed to obtain gauge
US 8 [5 mm] 16 in [40 cm] circular needle or one size larger than main
needle
MITTENS: US 6 [4 mm] DPNs (or other needles for working a small
circumference in the round) or size needed to obtain gauge
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
Gauge
HAT: 20 sts & 28 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch using US 7 [4.5 mm] needles
MITTENS: 21 sts & 30 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch using US 6 [4 mm] needles
Gauge influences the size of your finished piece and the yardage needed for the project.
Notions
stitch markers (2), locking stitch markers (2), waste yarn, tapestry
needle, pom-pom or pom-pom maker (optional)
Techniques
Knitting in the round
Knitting on double-pointed needles
Cable cast on
Alternate cable cast on
Latvian braid
Stranded colorwork
Colorwork chart reading