Learn to knit thrums when making this beautiful hat and mitten set. The small tufts of roving worked with knitted stitches add an extra layer of wool y warmth and naturally felt for a custom fit. Here, the thrums are worked in a contrasting crimson color for a stunning effect.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 5

Finished Size Hat: 18¼ (20, 21¾)“ circumference and 8½ (9, 9½)” tall. Hat shown measures 21¾ “.
Mittens: 7 (7¾, 8¾)” hand circumference and 9½ (10¼, 11¼)“ long. Mittens shown measure 7¾ “.

Yarn Malabrigo Chunky (100% Merino wool; 104 yd 95 m/3½ oz 100 g): #063 Natural (MC), 2 hanks for the hat, 2 hanks for the mittens; 4 hanks for the set.
Yarn Malabrigo Nube (100% Merino wool; 5 yd 4½ m/4 oz 113 g): #658 Zinnias (thrums), 1 hank for the set.

Needles Size 7 (4.5mm): 16” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 23 sts and 24 rows = 4” in Thrummed Cable chart.

NOTES
• For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary.

• The hat and mittens are worked in the round from the cuff up.

• The thrums in this design create insulating bulk on the inside of the hat and mittens. To accommodate this bulk, you may need to choose a larger size than usual