Berroco Wintergreen Hat Knitting Pattern

Berroco Wintergreen Knitted Hat and Scarf Set

Project Overview

Wintergreen is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Alison Green that creates a coordinated bonnet and scarf set. This downloadable PDF pattern combines two complementary pieces that can be worked as a complete set or individually, making it a versatile project for knitters seeking to expand their technique skills.

What Is Being Made

The Wintergreen pattern produces two distinct garments:

• Bonnet: A close-fitting hat with a finished depth of approximately 10½ inches (27 cm)
• Scarf: A rectangular accessory measuring approximately 7 inches wide (18 cm) by 44 inches long (112 cm)

Construction Techniques

This pattern employs several advanced knitting techniques that make it suitable for intermediate-level crafters:

• Seamless Construction: The bonnet is worked seamlessly, eliminating the need for seaming pieces together after completion
• Worked in the Round: The primary construction method uses circular needles to create tubular fabric without seams
• Worked Flat: Certain sections of the pattern are worked flat, providing variety in construction methods
• Cable Techniques: Decorative cable stitches are incorporated throughout the design for visual interest and texture
• Brioche Stitch: The pattern features brioche knitting, a specialized technique that creates a distinctive elastic, reversible fabric with exceptional drape and warmth

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Wintergreen pattern utilizes specialized brioche stitching methods that require understanding of intermediate stitch work:

• Brk (Brioche Knit): Knits a slipped stitch together with its accompanying yarn over from the previous round, creating the characteristic brioche texture
• Brp (Brioche Purl): Purls a slipped stitch together with its accompanying yarn over from the previous round, allowing for reversible brioche fabric
• Sl1yo (Slip One with Yarn Over): A foundational brioche stitch where a yarn over is created before slipping the stitch, setting up subsequent brioche stitches
• Basic Brioche Pattern: The primary stitch pattern used throughout, which creates the elastic, textured fabric characteristic of brioche knitting

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for two complementary Berroco yarns held together throughout most of the project:

• Berroco Ultra Wool Handpaint: 2 balls (100 grams each) in colorway #33303 Mojito, a hand-painted wool yarn that adds color variation and depth
• Berroco Aerial: 2 balls (25 grams each) in colorway #3437 Basil, a lightweight yarn that is held together with the Ultra Wool Handpaint to achieve the desired fabric characteristics
• Note on Yarn Holding: Both yarns are held together throughout the project except during the tubular bind-off, which uses only Berroco Ultra Wool Handpaint

Needles and Notions

The pattern provides flexibility in needle choice to accommodate different knitting preferences:

• Primary Needles: One 40-inch (100 cm) circular needle in size 8 (5 mm)
• Optional Needle Choices: Knitters may alternatively use a 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle paired with double-pointed needles in size 8 (5 mm), or employ the Magic Loop method for working in the round
• Additional Notions: Stitch markers are required, with one marker in a different color to mark the beginning of rounds
• Gauge Note: Needle size should be adjusted as needed to obtain the specified gauge

Gauge and Sizing

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this pattern to produce the correct finished measurements:

• Gauge Specification: 13 stitches and 20 rows or rounds equal 4 inches (10 cm) in basic brioche pattern after blocking