Starling Set by Aubrey P Busek

Starling Set

Knitting
June 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Linen st
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
380 - 400 yards (347 - 366 m)
Hat: Teen (Adult S/M, Adult L), Cowl: One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

Simple textured stitch patterns and beautiful yarn collide in the Starling Set. Using two colors of our Kingston Tweed yarn, this relaxing pattern results in a hat and cowl set you’ll reach for whenever there is a chill in the air.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
Hat: Teen (Adult Small/Medium, Adult Large)
Cowl: One Size
Hat shown in Adult Small/Medium size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat
Brim Circumference: 16 (18¾, 21½)”
Stretches to approx 18 (21, 23)”
Length (excluding pom pom): 9”

Cowl
Circumference: 24”
Length: 12”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Kingston Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 50g/194 yds)
• 119 Zircon (A) – 1 skein
• 117 Petalite (B) – 1 skein
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” circular and set of dpns or your preferred ndl for knitting small circumferences or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circular
Notions: Tapestry needle, optional: 3” pom pom maker

GAUGE
24 sts x 40 rows = 4” in Linen St
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This hat and cowl set is knit in the round from the bottom up. A pom pom can be added to the hat as an optional finishing step.