Astaire Hat and Mitts by Alison Green

Craft: Knitting

Classically elegant and bursting with texture, the Astaire hat and mitt set adds a sophisticated touch to any winter ensemble. Worked seamlessly in the round, both projects offer comfort and style, keeping you cozy while looking chic too.

Stitch pattern is both charted and written out.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Sizes

HAT: (1, 2, 3)

MITTS: (1, 2)

Both hat and mitts shown in size 2

Finished Measurements

HAT: Approximately (19, 20, 21)" / (48.5, 51, 53.5) cm around x (7¼, 8¼, 8¾)" / (18.5, 21, 22) cm high

MITTS: Approximately (7, 8)" / (18, 20.5) cm around x 7" / 18 cm long

Yarn

BERROCO MIRELLE (65% Wool, 35% Silk, 152 yds per 100g)

Sample shown in:

• 11803 Swiss Coffee - 1 hank each for hat and mitts

Needles

HAT

16" / 40 cm circular needles, sizes 7 / 4.5 mm and 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge

1 set double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size 8 / 5 mm

MITTS

1 set each double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 7 / 4.5 mm and 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge

Notions

Stitch markers, waste yarn to hold stitches for mitts

Gauge

16 sts and 28 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in Pattern Stitch using larger needles

Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge