Lofton Hat & Mittens by Edie Eckman

Lofton Hat & Mittens

Knitting
January 2012
Sport (12 wpi) ?
US 3 - 3.25 mm
548 yards (501 m)
Woman's 1 size fits most
English

This hat and mitten set is the perfect companion on those early fall hikes.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Finished Measurements:
Hat circumference: 19 inches, to fit 22–23-inch head
Mitten palm circumference: 7 1/4 inches

Materials:

  • Sport weight yarn* (137 yds/ 50g per ball): 2 balls chocolate #887 (A); 1 ball each moss #521 (B) and garnet #249 (C)
  • Size 3 (3.25mm) double-point needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 3 stitch markers, one in contrasting color
  • Stitch holder

Sample project was completed with Ambrosia (70% baby alpaca/20% silk/10% cashmere) from Knit One, Crochet Too.

Gauge:
26 sts and 30 rnds = 4 inches/ 10cm in pat.
26 sts and 34 rnds = 4 inches/ 10cm in St st.
To save time, take time to check gauge.