Mitered squares are a great way to make the most of self-striping yarns. Simple construction and lots of garter stitch makes this hat, mittens and scarflet work up fast in worsted weight wool and it will keep you toasty warm on a cold day.

Techniques used: mitered squares; decreasing using K2tog; applied I-cord; provisional cast-on. Each technique is explained or an internet source for additional instruction is provided.

Size: Ladies size medium; can be made larger or smaller by changing needle sizes and number of stitches cast on for the mitered squares or using a different gauge yarn and appropriate needles.

Materials
Master Color (MC) approx 100 yards multi-color worsted weight yarn (sample knit with Knit Picks Chroma in “Mesa”)

Contrast Color (CC) less than 100 yards solid color worsted weight yarn (sample knit with Knit Picks Chroma in “Bittersweet Heather”) (1 skein of each will make the hat, mittens and scarflet)

US 7 circular needle, 16” or 40” (for magic loop) for all 3 projects

6 stitch markers (one unique to mark end of round)

8” plate for blocking hat

Gauge: 5 stitches and 10 rows = one inch in garter stitch