This pattern is available on Ravelry . Twisted stitches make 1x1 rib pop in Maxima ! The swirling patterns that decorate both hat and mitts are made with strategically placed increases and decreases. Finished Size Hat: 16½ (18½, 20½)" head circumference and 8¼" tall for all sizes. Hat shown measures 18½". Mitts: 6½ (8)" hand circumference (unstretched) and 6½" long for both sizes Note: Will stretch to accommodate hand sizes about 1" to 1½" larger. Mitts shown measure 6½" in circumference. Yarn Manos del Uruguay MAXIMA (100% extrafine merino wool; approx. 219 yds/100 g) Hat: 1 sk for all sizes Mitts: 1 sk for all sizes Shown in M2114 Madder Needles & Notions Hat US 6/4mm 16" circular needle US 7/4.5mm 16" circular needle and double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge Mitts US 7/4.5mm double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge Waste yarn for stitch holders Both hat and mitts Stitch marker Tapestry needle Gauge Hat: 23½ sts and 26½ rnds = 4"/10cm in pattern from Twisted Lace chart using larger needles. Mitts: 22 sts and 24½ rnds = 4"/10cm in k1tbl, p1 twisted rib and patterns from Charts A and B.
