Spiral Hat and Mittens Knitting Pattern Download

Description

These spunky sets knit up quickly in stitch patterns that resemble woven twill and basketweave. Combining two yarns adds visual interest. Both hats are worked downward from the I-cord “knot,” and the crowns are shaped with spiral increases. The twill hat fits like a beret and is edged with I-cord that is worked as the body stitches are bound off. Looser fitting, the basketweave hat has a rolled edge. Both mitten styles are ambidextrous.

Finished Size: Twill Set: Hat: 21″ (53.5 cm) circumference; Mittens: 7 ½” (19 cm) around and 9 ½” (24 cm) long, including cuffs. Basket-weave Set: Hat: 23″ (58.5 cm) circumference; Mittens: 7″ (18 cm) around and 10″ (25.5 cm) long, including cuffs.
Yarn: Brown Sheep: Twill Set: Lambs Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/100 g): #M65 sapphire (MC), 1 skein. Wildfoote (75% washable wool, 25% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/50 g): #sy03 brilliant bouquet (CC), 1 skein. Basketweave Set: Handpaint Originals (70% mohair, 30% wool; 88 yd [80 m]/50 g): #HP70 forest floor (MC), 3 skeins; #HP65 peacock (CC), 1 skein.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium, #1 – Super Fine
Gauge: 16 sts and 18 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in Twill pattern with both yarns on size 10 ½ (6.5 mm) needles; 24 sts and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in Basket-weave pattern on size 10 (6 mm) needles.
Needles: Twill Set: Size 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn); Size 10 ½ (6.5 mm) 16″ (40 cm) circular (cir). Basket-weave Set: Size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 dpn; Size 10 (6 mm) 16″ (40 cm) cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Winter 1998