Inspired by the beauty of autumn, this set of accessories features motifs with leaves and berries straight out of nature’s own sketchbook. Designed to complement the Hawthorne shawl (link below), both pieces can be easily customized.

The hat can change from a beret to a slouch just by using a different blocking method; it can also be left unblocked to fit as a standard cap. The ribbing of the mitts can be worked longer for extra coverage; the mitts are worked from the fingers down to the wrists allowing for this simple modification.

finished measurements:
Hat
Head circumference: 20” / 51 cm
Mitts
Hand circumference: 7” / 18 cm
Length: 6 ¼“ / 16 cm

suggested yarn:
1 skein Spirit Trail Fiberworks Lyra (525 yds / 480 m per 8 oz / 225 g skein; 50% Fine Alpaca, 30% Merino Wool, 20% Silk) in color Bacchus
Approximate yardage required:
Hat: 150 yds / 137 m
Mitts: 90 yds / 82 m

needles:
Hat
Size 5 US / 3.75 mm circular needle 16” / 40 cm long
Size 8 US / 5 mm circular needle 16” / 40 cm long and set of dpns or longer circular needle for Magic Loop
Mitts
Size 8 US / 5 mm set of dpns or long circular needle for Magic Loop
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

notions:
Waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle

gauge:
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch on larger needles

The matching Hawthorne shawl can be found here:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hawthorne-3

Finished Measurements:
Hat - head circumference: 20” / 51 cm
Mitts - hand circumference: 7” / 18 cm

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