Geneva Hat and Mitts by Fiona Ellis

Geneva Hat and Mitts

Knitting
April 2020
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch, blocked
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
208 - 416 yards (190 - 380 m)
Hat: to fit heads 14" - 23" in circumference. Mitts: to fit hands 51/2" - 91/2" in circumference.
English
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This beautiful hat and mitten combo are named in honour of Geneva Misener (1878–1961). As the first female professor at the University of Alberta and a champion for women’s rights, we know she kept a cool head in debate and had a firm handshake! Beautiful cables on a reverse stockinette background ornament these warm accessories. The hat fits perfectly and doesn’t mess up your hair; the mittens have a pleasing symmetry and flat top finger construction. You’ll make a statement, just like Geneva.

Finished Measurements for the Hat:

  • Brim Circumference: 14 (15 1⁄2, 17 1⁄2, 19 1⁄4, 21, 23) ins / 35.5 (40, 44.5, 49, 53.5, 58.5) cm
  • Height: 6 3⁄4 (7 1⁄2, 8, 8 1⁄2, 9 1⁄4, 10 1⁄4) ins / 17 (19, 20.5, 21.5, 23.5, 26) cm

Choose a size with approximately 1 in / 2.5 cm negative ease in the band circumference.

Finished Measurements for the Mitts:

  • Palm circumference: 5 1⁄2 (6 1⁄4, 7, 7 3⁄4, 8 1⁄2, 9 1⁄2) ins / 14 (16, 18, 19, 21, 23) cm
  • Hand Length: 4 (4 3⁄4, 6, 7 1⁄4, 7 3⁄4, 8 1⁄2) ins / 10 (12, 15, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5) cm, adjustable to preference.

Choose a size with approximately 1⁄2 –1 in / 1.5–2.5 cm negative ease in the hand circumference.

Materials:
River City Yarns Epic Yarn; 194 m / 212 yds per 100 g ball; 100% Peruvian Highland Wool in Pale Grey 0900: 1 ball each all sizes / 2 balls for the set.

Needles and Notions for the Hat:

  • US Size 6 / 4 mm 16in / 40 cm circular needle
  • US size 7 / 4.5 mm 16in / 40 cm circular needle
  • Set of US size 7 / 4.5 mm needles for working a small circumference in the round: DPNs, 1 long circular or short circulars
  • Stitch marker
  • Tapestry needle

Needles and Notions for the Mitts:

  • Set of US Size 4 / 3.5 mm needles for working a small circumference in the round: DPNs, 1 long circular or 2 short circulars

  • Set of US Size 6 / 4 mm needles for small circumference in the round: DPNs, 1 long circular or 2 short circulars 
2 stitch markers

  • Waste yarn or stitch holder for thumb stitches

  • Tapestry needle