I was inspired to make this set when camping in British spring time. Our weather is a bit hit and miss, and in the day it can be lovely, but at night it can get really cold! This set is perfect – it’s warm enough to keep the chill off yet light enough so that you’re not getting sweaty.
Hat
SIZES
To Fit Head Circumference
XS (S: M: L)
50 (55: 60: 65)cm
19.75 (21.5: 23.5: 25.5)in
Actual Hat Circumference
43 (48: 53: 57.5)cm
17 (19: 20.75: 22.75)in
Length Crown to Hem
20 (20: 22: 24)cm
8 (8: 8.75: 9.5)in
MATERIALS
Manos Del Uruguay Silk Blend DK (DK weight, 70% Extra Fine Merino, 30% Silk, 135m/148yds oer 50g skein) Approx 48 (53: 58: 63)g of Orinoco (2444)
To work in the round:
A set of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 40cm long
A set of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 40cm long
Stitch marker
To work flat:
A pair of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) needles
A pair of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) needles
TENSION
24 sts and 38 rows/rounds to 10x10cm over patt using 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) needles
Mitts
SIZES
To Fit Palm Circumference
S (M: L)
19 (20: 21)cm 7.5 (7.75: 8.25)in
Actual Palm Circumference
181/2 (20: 21)cm 7.25 (7.75: 8.75)in
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Manos Del Uruguay Silk Blend DK (DK weight, 70% Extra Fine Merino, 30% Silk, 50g/135m/148yds) – Approx 40 (45: 50)g of Orinoco (2444)
Small Size only
To work flat:
A pair of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) needles
A short 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needle for working thumb sts back and forth
A pair of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) needles
To work in the round:
A set of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
A set of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
Medium Size only
To work flat:
A pair of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) needles
A short 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needle for working thumb sts back and forth
A pair of 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) needles
To work in the round:
A set of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
A set of 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
Large Size only
To work flat:
A pair of 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) needles
A short 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needle for working thumb sts back and forth
A pair of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) needles
To work in the round:
A set of 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
A set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
TENSION
Note: Each size is worked at a different gauge to maintain pattern consistency.
Small Size only
26 sts and 40 rows/rounds to 10x10cm (4x4in) over Chart using 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) needles.
Medium Size only
24 sts and 38 rows/rounds to 10x10cm (4x4in) over Chart using
3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) needles.
Large Size only
23 sts and 35 rows/rounds to 10x10cm (4x4in) over Chart using 4mm (UK 8/US 6) needles.
Cowl
SIZE
Actual Circumference
(After blocking)
100cm
39.75in
Length (After blocking)
23cm
9in
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Manos Del Uruguay Silk Blend DK (DK weight, 70% Extra Fine Merino, 30% Silk, 50g/135m/148yds) – 1 skein of Orinoco (2444)
To work in the round:
A 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needle, 80cm long
A 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needle, 80cm long
Stitch marker
To work flat:
A pair of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles or a circular needle, 80cm long
A pair of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) knitting needles or a circular needle, 80cm long
Stitch marker
TENSION
24 sts and 38 rounds to 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) needles
