This sweet set, worked in a luxurious and lofty merino and baby camel blend, feature twigs and berries and subtle details that are sure to ward away the winter’s chill. For the hat, the wide band is worked  first. The rest of the cap follows with picked up stitches that are knit in plain stockinette. Extra slouch is achieved by short rows in the front. For less slouch, simply cut out these rounds. The mittens are adorned with a pared down version of the twigs and berries stitch pattern along the ribbed cuff. The motif winds around the thumb, spilling over the top and palm of the mitten. Right and left mitten feature mirror image stitch patterns. Sized to fit everyone in the family.

Finished Size: Palm circumference of 6¾ (7½, 8½)”. Sample measures 7½”.

Yarn: Classic Elite Kumara, 85% Extra Fine Merino, 15% Baby Camel, 50 grams, 128 2 skeins.

Notions: Tapestry needle; scrap yarn; stitch markers.

Needles: 2 Size 8 circular needles or a set of size 8 double pointed needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” in St st.