braided berry hat & mitts by Sara Bauer

braided berry hat & mitts

Knitting
March 2017
Distelfink Fiber Co. DK
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
145 - 205 yards (133 - 187 m)
English
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These pieces combine rich, beautiful texture with the smooth elegance of stockinette stitch. Knit in versatile DK weight yarn with a split brim and cuffs—plus pompoms for a touch of whimsy—this hat and mitts are quite fetching accessories for spring or fall.

YARN

DK weight = approx. 245 yds / 4 oz

HAT: 205 yds (188 m)

MITTS: 145 yds (133 m)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

HAT: brim – 19.5”
depth 8.25”
circumference – 22”

Note: Circumference is measured where brim joins and is knit in the round.

MITTS: cuff – 6”
palm – 7.5”
length – 8.5”

NEEDLES

HAT: US 6 (4.0 mm) straight or circular
US 5 (3.75 mm) circular & dpns

MITTS: US 5 (3.75 mm) straight or
circular
US 4 (3.5 mm) dpns

NOTIONS

stitch markers
tapestry needle
pom-pom maker (optional)

GAUGE

HAT: 21 sts and 31 rows = 4 inches stockinette st on US 5

MITTS: 23 sts and 31 rows = 4 inches stockinette st on US 4