Bricklayer Set by Emma Welford

Bricklayer Set

Knitting
June 2013
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Bricklayer Pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
564 yards (516 m)
Hat: stretches to fit a 22” head, 9” deep; Mitts: 7” hand circumference; 6” long
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

Warm yourself with the Bricklayer Set from Valley Yarns. This easy color work set is worked using slipped stitches and only one color per row. Sideways garter stitch bands are a fun change from ribbing and add an extra layer of construction intrigue!

Finished Measurements:
Hat: 19” at brim unstretched, stretches to fit a 22” head; 9” deep
Mitts: 7” hand circumference; 6” long

Yarn:
For Hat
1 sk each of Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% Wool / 15% Alpaca, 100g / 141yds) color 16 Burgundy (MC) and color 17 Wine (CC)
For Mitts
1 sk each of Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% Wool / 15% Alpaca, 100g / 141yds) color 17 Wine (MC) and color 16 Burgundy (CC)
Note: Yarn colors are swapped between hat and mitts in sample; yarn requirements are the same if you choose to match your set.

Needles: US size 8 (5.00 mm) 16” circular and double pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO GET GAUGE

Gauge: 17 sts and 20 rows = 4” in Bricklayer pattern stitch