Designed with a lining for warmth and a snug fit, River Dreams hat is a quick, easy knit.

River Dreams mittens have stranded cuff with a short ribbed border, while the thumb has a Selbu type gusset. The mittens are a quick, easy knit. The pattern comes with charts, photos,
and written instructions.

The River Dream motif is inspired by the intricate geometric pattern from the shamanic textiles of the
Indians in the Amazon basin of Peru. The pattern’s name
references both the river and the dreams and songs that give
rise to the textile designs.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Hat size:
Small, Medium, Large
Finished circumference: 20 22, 24 inches (50 55, 60 cm)
Depth: 7 to 8½inches (18 to 22 cm)

Mitten Size:
Women’s Medium - Fits palm
circumference 8 inches (20 cm)Length (ribbing included) - 11 inches (27.5 cm)

Gauge:
6 stitches and 6/7 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in stranded work
24 stitches and 24/28 rows=4inches (10 cm)

Note: Gauge is tighter than normal for worsted weight yarn. If gauge is too difficult to get with worsted weight yarn,
use DK or sport weight.

Needles:
Hat: US#8 (5.0mm) 16-24” (40-60 cm)
circular needles US#8 (5.0mm) DPNs
Mittens: US#8 (5mm) DPN (set of 5)

Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain
proper gauge.

Yarn/Materials:
Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors

Hat:
Main Color – 100 yards/45 grams 143 yards/65 grams, 165 yards/72 grams23877) Bordeaux; 1 2, 2 skeins

Contrast Color – 64 yards/29 grams 64 yards/29 grams, 85 yards/34 grams25433) Blue Yonder; 1 1, 1 skein

Mittens:
Main Color: 97 yards/44 grams (color #23877) Bordeaux; 1 skein
Contrast Color: 84 yards/42 grams (color #25433) Blue Yonder; 1 skein

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