Fox River Hat & Mitts by Jen Lucas

Fox River Hat & Mitts

Knitting
January 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
500 yards (457 m)
Hat: Three Sizes, Mitts: 2 Sizes
English
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Hints of lace and delicate ribbing pair perfectly with Superwash DK for a hat and mitt set that is wonderfully cozy, lightweight, and stylish. They whip up in a blink for accessories that delight year-round.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
18 (19½, 21)“ / 45.5 (49.5, 53.5) cm hat brim circumference, lightly stretched
9” / 23 cm hat height
8 (9¾)” / 20.5 (25) cm mitt circumference, lightly stretched
9” / 23 cm mitt length, easily adjustable

YARN
2 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK in Aegean (256 yds / 234 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino Wool)
Note: The hat uses one skein and the mitts use the second skein.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 6 US / 4 mm circular needle, 16” / 40cm long
Size 3 US / 3.25 mm circular needle, 16” / 40 cm long
Size 6 US / 4 mm set of five double-pointed needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Stitch markers, scrap yarn, yarn needle

GAUGE
22 sts and 32 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with larger needles, lightly blocked.
24 sts and 32 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Beg Rib patt with smaller needles for hat, lightly blocked.
For accurate sizing, always take time to check finished gauge.