The pattern includes instructions for the beanie and the cowl!

Crossed Paths is an accessory set designed with Slip Stitch Crosses, a stitch pattern that reminds me of the many times we cross paths with new and familiar friends at festivals, local yarn shops, and fiber events.

Peaked Mountain Homestead’s Knit or Dye Moonshadow Variegated yarn inspired the original design. Spun at Green Mountain Spinnery, it is a 3-strand single constructed as the mill’s own Mountain Mohair but with different breeds of wool. Additional recommended yarns are from small farm yarn producers in the Northeast with whom I’ve crossed paths and admired their fibers. Test knitters used a variety of worsted weight yarns -- have fun choosing your own!

Hat Sizes: 1-Baby (2-Toddler, 3-Youth) (4-Adult S, 5-M, 6-L, 7-XL). Select a hat size with 0–2” (0–5 cm) of negative ease at brim.

Hat Dimensions: circumference at brim, 14.25 (16, 18.75) (19.5, 21.25, 22.25, 24)” / 36 (40.5, 47.5) (49.5, 54, 56.5, 61) cm; height 7.5 (7.5, 7.75) (8, 8, 8.5, 8.5)” / 19 (19, 19.5) (20.5, 20.5, 21.5, 21.5) cm

Needles: Needle A, US 8, 16” (5.0 mm, 40 cm) circular, or whatever needle meets gauge, as well as corresponding Double Pointed Needles (DPNs), Magic Loop length circulars, or preferred method and tools to close hat crown. Hat sizes 1 and 2 require 12” (30.5 cm) circular needles, or preferred tools for smaller circumference. Needle B, US 6, 16” (4.0 mm, 40 cm) circular for hat ribbing, or two needle sizes down from Needle A.

Hat Yardage Requirements: 56 (62, 72) (77, 82, 87, 92) yards / 51, (57, 66) (70, 75, 80, 84) meters of C1 (background); 54 (59, 68) (73, 78, 83, 88) yards / 49 (54, 62) (67, 71, 76, 80) meters of C2 (foreground)

Cowl Sizes (easily customizable): 1 (2, 3)

Cowl Dimensions: circumference 21.25 (24, 26.75)” / 54 (61, 68) cm; depth 8.25” (21 cm)

Needles: Needle A, US 8, 16” (5.0 mm, 40 cm) circular, or whatever needle meets gauge in stitch pattern for body of cowl. Needle C, US 7, 16” (4.5 mm, 40 cm) circular for cowl ribbing, or one needle size down from Needle A.

Cowl Yardage Requirements: 75 (84, 94) yards / 69, (77, 86) meters of C1 (background); 72 (81, 90) yards / 66 (74, 82) meters of C2 (foreground)

Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, cable needle (optional)

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested.