Berroco Mae Gloves Knitting Pattern

Berroco Mae: Knit Hat and Mitts Pattern

Project Overview

The Berroco Mae is an easy-level knitting pattern that includes two coordinating projects: a classic knit hat and a pair of matching mitts. Both pieces are worked seamlessly in the round using circular and double-pointed needles, making them ideal projects for knitters looking to practice fundamental techniques in a straightforward, accessible design.

Hat Specifications

Finished Measurements: Approximately 21¾" around x 10" high

The hat begins with a ribbed cuff worked from the bottom up on a 16" circular needle in size 8 (5.00 mm). The ribbing pattern alternates knit and purl stitches in a k2, p3, k1 repeat, creating texture and stretch for a comfortable fit. After the cuff measures 3 inches, the knitter transitions to a larger size 10 (6.00 mm) circular needle and works the main body in stockinette stitch (knit every round) until reaching 8 inches from the cast-on edge.

The crown shaping employs a classic decrease method, with six evenly spaced markers placed around the circumference. Decreases are worked using SSK (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog (knit two together) techniques on alternating rounds, gradually reducing the stitch count. Once the remaining stitches become too few to fit comfortably on the circular needle, the knitter switches to double-pointed needles, dividing the stitches across three needles to complete the crown closure.

Mitts Specifications

Finished Measurements: Approximately 7" around x 7" long (unstretched)

The mitts are worked using the same yarn and similar techniques as the hat. They are constructed in the round using double-pointed needles in size 10 (6.00 mm), allowing for seamless, tubular construction from cuff to fingertip.

Techniques Used

• Worked in the Round (Seamless): Both the hat and mitts are constructed using circular and double-pointed needles to create seamless, tubular garments without side seams.
• Bottom-Up Construction: The hat begins with a cast-on at the cuff and is worked upward toward the crown.
• Ribbing: The hat cuff uses k3, p3 ribbing (with a k2, p3, k1 repeat pattern) to create elasticity and a finished edge.
• Stockinette Stitch: The main body of the hat is worked in stockinette stitch (knit every round when working in the round), creating a smooth, classic fabric.
• Decreases for Shaping: Crown shaping uses SSK and k2tog decreases placed symmetrically around the hat using stitch markers.
• Needle Transitions: The pattern demonstrates transitioning from circular needles to double-pointed needles as stitch counts decrease, a practical technique for managing large-circumference to small-circumference transitions.

Stitches and Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St st: Stockinette stitch
• SSK: Slip, slip, knit (a left-leaning decrease)
• K2tog: Knit two together (a right-leaning decrease)
• Slip 1, k2tog, psso: Slip one stitch, knit two together, pass slipped stitch over (a centered double decrease)
• Sm: Slip marker
• Rnd: Round
• Rep: Repeat
• Pm: Place marker

Materials Required

Yarn: Berroco Nomad (50 grams per ball) in color #9105 Cork. The hat requires 2 balls, while the mitts require 1 ball, allowing for a coordinated set using approximately 150 grams total.

Needles and Notions: The pattern calls for a 16-inch circular needle in size 8 (5.00 mm) for the ribbed cuff and size 10 (6.00 mm) for the main body. One set