Blue Laurel Hat & Mitts Knitting Pattern

Blue Laurel Hat & Mitts in Juniper Moon Farm Findley DK

Project Overview

The Blue Laurel Hat & Mitts is a coordinating knitted accessory set from The Uptown Collection, designed by Pamela Wynne. This downloadable pattern provides instructions for creating a matching hat and pair of mittens using Juniper Moon Farm Findley DK yarn in color #21 Blue. The set combines classic knitting techniques with an elegant lace stitch pattern, making it suitable for intermediate knitters seeking a refined, coordinated winter accessory ensemble.

Hat Specifications

Finished Measurements: The hat features a circumference of 21 inches (53.5 cm) and is designed to fit heads measuring 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) in circumference. The total height of the finished hat is 10½ inches (26.5 cm).

Construction and Techniques: The hat is worked in the round using circular needles and double-pointed needles. The pattern begins with a cast-on of 120 stitches and includes an increase round that brings the stitch count to 156 stitches. The main body features the Blue Laurel lace pattern, which is worked from a chart and repeats 13 times around the circumference. After completing the lace pattern repeats, the crown is shaped using a decrease chart, transitioning to double-pointed needles as the stitch count diminishes. The pattern concludes with a final decrease round that reduces the remaining stitches to a manageable number for binding off.

Mitts Specifications

Finished Measurements: The mitts are offered in two sizes—Adult Medium and Adult Large. The Medium size features a palm circumference of 8 inches (20.5 cm), while the Large size measures 10½ inches (27 cm). Both sizes have a length of 9 inches (23 cm).

Construction and Techniques: Each mitt is worked flat using a provisional cast-on of 54 stitches. The pattern alternates between right-side and wrong-side rows, with the right-side rows incorporating the Blue Laurel lace chart over the central 36 stitches (which accommodates 3 complete chart repeats). Wrong-side rows are worked as knit stitches. This alternating pattern is repeated until all 20 rows of the chart have been completed 3 times for the Medium size or 4 times for the Large size. After the lace pattern sections are finished, the yarn is broken and a long tail is left for seaming the mitt together.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Blue Laurel Hat & Mitts utilize fundamental knitting stitches and techniques:

• Knit and Purl Stitches: The foundation of the pattern, used for ribbing and background stitches
• Make One (M1): An increase technique used in the hat's increase round to distribute shaping evenly
• Knit Two Together (K2tog): A decrease stitch employed in the crown shaping and final decrease rounds
• Blue Laurel Lace Pattern: A 12-stitch repeating chart worked over 20 rows, creating an elegant openwork design that forms the visual focal point of both the hat and mitts
• Provisional Cast-On: A temporary cast-on method used for the mitts to allow for later seaming

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern calls for Juniper Moon Farm Findley DK in color #21 Blue. Findley DK is a double-knit weight yarn. The hat requires 1 hank of yarn, while the mitts require 2 hanks total (1 hank per mitt).

Needles and Hooks: For the hat, knitters will need US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles measuring 16 inches (40 cm) in length, along with matching US 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles for the crown decreases. The mitts are worked on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles. Additionally, a US E (3.5 mm) crochet hook is listed in the notions, though specific crochet techniques are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt.

Additional Notions: A stitch marker and tapestry needle are required for joining stitches and weaving in ends.

Gauge

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this pattern. The Blue