Wussypillows

This elegant set of fingerless mitts with matching beret in two sizes (S/L) features a stunning embossed texture that will suit even the most stylish and discerning on your gift list. Pieces will be crisp and perky in a springy yarn, light and slouchy in a soft luxury blend. Knit in motifs that are easy to work as well, this is a terrific portable project for busy days.
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and elasticity.

Suggested Yarns: Zen Yarn Garden Serenity 20, Shalimar Yarns Breathless, Spirit Trail Sunna, Hazel Knits Divine, Slackford Studio Samite Sock, Alisha Goes Around Richness of Martens Fingering, The Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga!, String Theory Caper Sock, Briar Rose Sea Pearl, or any springy fingering/sport yarn with approximately 400 yards per 100 grams

Finished Size:
mitts: 5(6) inches (unstretched) to fit hands up to 7.5(8.5) inches around palm
10.5(12.5) inches in length
hat: 17(19) inches brim circumference to fit heads measuring up to 21(24) inches around

Yarn requirements:
mitts: 225(325) yards
hat: 175(250) yards

Gauge:
mitts: 32 sts and 48 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on smallest needles
hat: 26 sts and 38 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on largest needles

Needles:
mitts: DPNs size 1US (2.25 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
hat: size 3US (3.25 mm) 16-inch circular needles for body and size 1.5US (2.5 mm) for brim
size 3US (3.25 mm) DPNs or size to obtain correct gauge