Bright Tinsel by Tabetha Hedrick

Bright Tinsel

Knitting
November 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Tuck stitch pattern, after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
256 - 512 yards (234 - 468 m)
Seven Sizes
English
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What could be better than a bit of texture and lots of cozy squish? Having two finished projects! This DK-weight hat and mitt set is just the ticket for a fun, quick project for your weekend crafting.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat
Brim Circumference: 10 ¼ (12 ¼, 14, 16, 18 ¾, 19 ¾, 21 ¾)“ / 26 (31, 35.5, 40.5, 47.5, 50, 55) cm
Length is adjustable
Mitts
Hand Circumference: 5 ¾ (6 ½, 7 ½, 8 ½, 9 ½, 10 ¼)” / 14.5 (16.5, 19, 21.5, 24, 26) cm
Length is adjustable
Sample hat measures 18 ¾” / 47.5 cm, mitts measure 8 ½” / 21.5 cm.

YARN
2 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK in Watershed (256 yd / 234 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino).

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 6 US / 4 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm long
Size 6 US / 4 mm double-pointed needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
2 stitch markers, scrap yarn, yarn needle

GAUGE
17 sts and 20 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Tuck stitch pattern, after blocking.

PATTERN NOTES
The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. When decreasing at the crown, change to double-pointed needles as needed.
The mitts are worked in the round from the cuff to the hand.
The Tuck stitch pattern is both written (see Stitches Used) and charted (p 3) for your preference.

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