Hot Waffles Hat and Mitts

A quick-to-knit set in three sizes featuring an allover waffle texture and deep ribbing at wrist and earband. Mitts have a sculpted thumb gusset. A great last-minute gift project using stash yarn. May be resized by substituting different yarn weights or needle sizes.

Suggested Yarns: Cascade 220 or 220 Superwash, Dream in Color Classy, Sublime DK, Indeicita Alpaca DK, Fearless FIbers wool/mohair DK, Briar Rose Legend or 4th of July, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK, O-Wool Classic, Lanas Puras Melosa Worsted, or any DK/light worsted yarn.

Finished Size: mitts: 6.5(7.5, 8.5) inches in circumference to fit hands up to 7.5(8.5, 9.5)” around palm
hat: 17.5(19, 20.5) to fit heads measuring up to 19(22, 25)

Yarn requirements: mitts: 120(150, 200) yards
hat: 175(200, 250)

Gauge: mitts: 20 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
hat: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Needles: mitts: DPNs size 5US (3.75mm)
hat: size 6US(4.0mm) 16” circular needle and DPNs