Germantown mitts by Åsa Buchta

Craft: Knitting

A delightful hat and mitt set knitted in a sweet knit-purl textured pattern.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Hat: Approximately (17¼, 18½, 19¾)“ / (44, 47, 50) cm around x (8½, 9¼, 10)” / (21.5, 23.5, 25.5) cm high

Mitts: Approximately 7” / 18 cm around hand x 7” / 18 cm long

YARN

BERROCO FIKA (100 grs): 1 hank each #7052 Sparkler for Hat and Mitts

Note: Mitts and smallest size hat can be made with one hank.

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

For Hat: 16” / 40 cm circular needles, sizes 2 / 2.75 mm and 4 / 3.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

1 set double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size 4 / 3.5 mm

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

Optional: Faux fur pompom

For Mitts: 1 set each double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 2 / 2.75 mm and 4 / 3.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)

Waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE

26 sts and 34 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Pattern Stitch on larger needle

Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.