High Peaks Mittens and Hat

A warm hat/mitten set in three sizes with a cozy texture that provides warmth and interest. The knit/purl pattern works up quickly in worsted weight yarn, making this a great last-minute gift knit.
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size.

Suggested Yarns: Briar Rose Pilgrim or Sonoma, Malabrigo Worsted, Fearless Fibers Merino Heavy Worsted, Lanas Puras Melosa Worsted, Manos del Uruguay 100% Wool, Mission Falls 1824 Wool, Cascade Ecological Wool, Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted, or any heavy worsted yarn.

Finished Size:
mitts:  7(8, 9) inches (unstretched) to fit hands up to 6.5(7.5, 8.5) inches around palm
hat:  18(20, 22) inches to fit heads measuring up to 21(23, 25) inches around

Yarn requirements:
mitts: 125(150, 200) yards
hat:  125(150, 200) yards

Gauge:
mitts:  22 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
hat:  18 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Needles:
mitts:  DPNs size 5US (3.75 mm)
hat:  size 7US (4.5 mm) 16” circular needle and DPNs, or size to obtain correct gauge
size 6US (4.0 mm) 16” circular needle, or one size smaller than body needle