Alpine Path Hat and Mitts by Nadia Glaser

Alpine Path Hat and Mitts

Knitting
November 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
400 yards (366 m)
Hat: Approximately (18¼, 20½)" / (45.5, 51.5) cm circumference x (8½, 9)" / (21.5, 22.5) cm tall Mitts: Approximately (6½, 7½)" / (16.5, 19) cm circumference x (8½, 8¾)" / (21.5, 22) cm long
English
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Twists, turns, and just 1 hank of Madelinetosh TML create the Alpine Path set. Perfect for that hank in your stash or a new favorite, this set offers lightweight warmth enhanced by rich hand-dyed color.

Hat and mitts are knit seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. Mitts feature an integrated thumb gusset for a great fit.

Twisted stitch cable patterns are both charted and written out.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZES
(1, 2)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat: Approximately (18¼, 20½)“ / (45.5, 51.5) cm circumference x (8½, 9)” / (21.5, 22.5) cm tall
Mitts: Approximately (6½, 7½)“ / (16.5, 19) cm circumference x (8½, 8¾)” / (21.5, 22) cm long

MATERIALS
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (Fingering weight; 437 yds / 114 g): 1 hank Cousteau or Lost in Trees (Solid)

For Hat:
16” / 40 cm circular needles, sizes 2 / 2.75 mm & 2.5 / 3 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size 2.5 / 3 mm

For Mitts:
1 set each double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 2 / 2.75 mm & 2.5 / 3 mm or size to obtain gauge

cable needle (optional)
Stitch markers (one of a different color to indicate BOR)
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
36 sts and 38 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Twisted Stitch Cable Pattern with larger needles
24-st Twisted Stitch Cable Panel = 2¾“ / 7 cm with larger needles
32 sts and 38 rnds = 4” in k1 tbl, p1 ribbing with larger needles
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.