Isolde & Butterscotch are named for the beautiful sheep from Lydia’s Flock that provided the Icelandic Wool used to make the original hat & mitts set. They are playful and fun & feature slip-stitch colorwork, simple ribbing and a slip-stitch texture pattern. Because of the frequent pattern changes, this set is a very addictive knit and the large range of sizes means that you can make a set for the whole family!

Familiarize yourself with the patterns & techniques by making the Butterscotch Hat first then progress to a set of slightly more tricky Isolde Mitts. There are charted and written instructions for both patterns and to keep things easier to manage, I’ve split the design into two files, one for the mitts and another for the hat.

Snuggly and warm for days spent outside when the air is getting crisp, the Butterscotch Hat is the perfect project as we head into Autumn. It features a folded brim done in simple 2x1 ribbing, a bit of texture in a horizontal slip-stitch pattern and it ends with a lovely intro to slip-stitch colorwork (aka: mosaic knitting). Using this technique, you’ll only knit with one color at a time but the end result will be stunning. In no time, you’ll be pulling this hat over your ears as you venture outside to rake up leaves or enjoy a stroll with your family & friends.

The Isolde Mitts are intended to be a bit shorter when the cuff is rolled up, but if you need a bit more warmth all you need to do is roll them down and they are instantly twice as long. Since this wool is so lovely and warm, I prefer a shorter mitt but I know that this isn’t everyone’s preference so now you have options. You’ll be amazed at how quickly these mitts speed off your needles, perfect for last minute gifts or for a quick Fall accessory for yourself!

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Featured Techniques
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• Wet Blocking