Joona Hat and Gloves Knitting Pattern

Joona Hat and Gloves Set in Berroco Lanas Light

What is Being Made

The Joona pattern is a coordinated set consisting of a knitted hat and a pair of fingerless mitts, designed by Åsa Buchta. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a matching accessory ensemble perfect for adding texture and warmth to any wardrobe. The hat and mitts are worked as separate pieces using the same yarn and complementary stitch patterns.

Finished Measurements

• Hat: 17 inches (43 cm) around when unstretched, with a height of 13.5 inches (34 cm)
• Fingerless Mitts: 5.25 inches (13.5 cm) around when unstretched, measuring 8.75 inches (22 cm) in length

Knitting Techniques Used

The Joona set employs brioche knitting, an advanced stitch technique that creates a distinctive, textured fabric with excellent elasticity and visual interest. Brioche knitting involves working with yarn overs and slipped stitches in a coordinated manner to produce a reversible, ribbed appearance. This pattern utilizes specialized brioche decreases to shape the hat and mitts, including the BrLdec (brioche left decrease) and BrRdec (brioche right decrease) techniques for precise shaping.

The construction method involves working in the round using circular needles for the hat's main body and double-pointed needles for smaller circumferences and the mitts. This seamless construction approach eliminates the need for seaming and creates a polished, professional finish.

Stitches and Stitch Abbreviations

• Sl1yo (Slip one, yarn over): A yarn over followed by slipping the next stitch purlwise; the yarn over does not count as a separate stitch
• BrK (Brioche Knit): Knitting the next stitch together with its accompanying yarn over
• BrP (Brioche Purl): Purling the next stitch together with its accompanying yarn over
• BrLdec (Brioche Left Decrease): Slipping a stitch and yarn over knitwise, then knitting together the next 2 stitches (a purl stitch and a knit stitch with its yarn over), passing the slipped stitch and yarn over over the result; decreases 2 stitches
• BrRdec (Brioche Right Decrease): Knitting together the next 3 stitches (2 knit stitches with their yarn overs and 1 purl stitch); decreases 2 stitches

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Berroco Lanas Light, a premium yarn available in the colorway Heather (78117). The entire set requires only 1 ball of 100 grams, making this an economical project for creating a coordinated accessory pair. Berroco Lanas Light is selected for its ideal weight and elasticity properties needed to achieve proper gauge in the brioche stitch pattern.

Needles and Notions

• Hat needles: One 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle in size 4 (3.5 mm), plus one set of double-pointed needles or preferred small-circumference needles in the same size
• Mitts needles: One set of double-pointed needles or preferred small-circumference needles in size 4 (3.5 mm)
• Additional notions: 4 stitch markers (with one in a contrasting color to mark the beginning of round), a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and waste yarn for holding stitches

Gauge and Blocking

The pattern specifies a gauge of 30 stitches and 28 rounds measuring 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in the brioche stitch pattern and measured after blocking. Achieving accurate gauge is essential for proper fit, particularly in the hat's circumference and the mitts' length. The pattern recommends taking time to check gauge before beginning to ensure the finished pieces meet the intended measurements.

Skill Level

Rated as intermediate, the Joona pattern is suitable for knitters with