Swift and agile with its twin ion engines, the TIE fighter is a staple in the Empire’s fleet. With room for only one pilot, this craft lacks both hyperdrives and deflector shields, making it unable to travel long distances. Its black vertical wings collect solar energy, converting it into firepower that shoots from its two lasers. With its unique shape and deadly fighting capabilities, the TIE fighter is a terrifying reminder of the power of the Empire—and an unforgettable part of the Star Wars galaxy.

Knit from the bottom up in the round beginning with easy ribbing, the hat shifts into a slip-stitch colorwork pattern forming tiny TIE fighters. Once the colorwork is complete, the hat continues into spiraling crown decreases. The fingerless mitts are also worked from the bottom up in the round with matching ribbing and slip-stitch colorwork patterning. Formed with simple M1 increases, the thumb gusset works up quickly, while the remainder of the fingerless mitt is knit in a ribbed bind off, making this unisex set perfect for space fighters everywhere.

SIZES
Hat: S (M/L, XL)
Shown in size S.
Instructions are written for the smallest size, with larger size given in parentheses; when only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Fingerless Mitts: One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat
Circumference: 20½ (22½, 24) in. / 52 (57, 61) cm
Length: 8¼ (8¾, 9¼) in. / 21 (22, 23.5) cm
Fingerless Mitts
Hand Circumference: 6¾ in. / 17 cm
Length: 7¾ in. / 19.5 cm

YARN
Fingering weight (super fine #1) yarn, shown in Kim Dyes Yarn Filo Sock (80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 400 yd. / 366 m per 3.6 oz. / 103 g hank)
Main Color (MC): Silver Lining (gray), 1 hank
Contrast Color (CC): Pacifica (blue), 1 hank
Note: One hank of each color will make both hat and mitts.

NEEDLES
US 2 / 2.75 mm, 16 in. / 40 cm long circular needle, and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
US 3 / 3.25 mm, 16 in. / 40 cm long circular needle, and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Pompom maker

GAUGES
30 sts and 41 rnds = 4 in. / 10 cm in St st with smaller needles
30 sts and 57 rnds = 4 in. / 10 cm in slip-stitch colorwork patt with larger needles
Make sure to check your gauges.