Juniper Moon Farm Accessory Knitting Pattern

Juniper Moon Farm Diamond Hat, Leg Warmers & Boot Toppers

What is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from Juniper Moon Farm's Vintage Collection features three coordinating accessories designed by Lynette Meek: a diamond-patterned hat, leg warmers, and boot toppers. All three pieces are worked seamlessly in the round using stranded colorwork techniques, making them ideal for creating a coordinated set or choosing individual projects based on your needs.

Hat Details

The hat is available in three sizes with finished circumferences of 19 inches (48cm), 21 inches (53.5cm), and 23 inches (58.5cm). The crown is worked to a depth of 4½ to 6½ inches depending on size. The hat features a distinctive diamond pattern worked in stranded colorwork over 7 rounds, repeated 9 to 10 times around the circumference. After the patterned section, the hat is worked in stockinette stitch until reaching the desired depth, followed by a crown shaping sequence that decreases stitches progressively until all stitches are gathered and secured. The finishing options include leaving the crown plain or adding a pom-pom or I-cord embellishment.

Leg Warmers and Boot Toppers

Both the leg warmers and boot toppers begin with the same cast-on and ribbing foundation, making them interchangeable in construction. The leg warmers measure 14 inches (35.5cm) long with a finished circumference of 12 or 14 inches (30.5 to 35.5cm). The boot toppers are shorter, measuring 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20cm) long with the same circumference options. Both pieces start with a knit 2, purl 2 ribbed cuff worked for 4 to 6 inches, then transition into the diamond pattern section. The ribbed foundation is worked loosely to ensure comfortable fit around the leg or boot opening.

Techniques Used

• Worked in the Round: All three accessories are constructed seamlessly using circular needles and double-pointed needles, eliminating the need for seaming.
• Stranded Colorwork: The diamond pattern is created using the stranded technique, carrying two colors across the rounds to form the geometric design.
• Bottom-Up Construction: All pieces are worked from the cast-on edge upward, allowing you to try on and adjust length as needed.
• Seamless Crown Shaping: The hat features progressive decreases worked in the round to shape the crown without requiring any seaming.

Stitches Used

• Knit Stitch: Forms the primary fabric and stockinette sections of all pieces.
• Purl Stitch: Used in the knit 2, purl 2 ribbing for the leg warmers and boot toppers cuffs.
• Knit 2 Together (K2tog): Decreases used throughout the crown shaping sequence on the hat.
• Diamond Chart Pattern: A stranded colorwork pattern worked over 7 rounds and repeated multiple times to create the signature diamond motif.

Materials

Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm LA PAMPA yarn in two colors. Color A (Graphite, color 102) requires 2 hanks of 100g each for the hat and toppers/warmers. Color B (Acorn, color 110) requires 1 hank of 100g; notably, one hank of color 110 provides sufficient yardage for the contrast pattern if you are making both the hat and either the leg warmers or boot toppers together.

Needles and Notions: The pattern requires US 8 (5mm) circular needles measuring 16 inches (40cm) long for the hat, and US 9 (5.5mm) and US 10 (6mm) double-pointed needles for the leg warmers and boot toppers. US 10 (6mm) circular needles are also listed for the toppers/leg warmers section. Additional notions include stitch markers to track pattern repeats and decreases, and stitch holders for securing stitches during construction.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern provides specific finished measurements for each size, allowing you to select the appropriate circumference for your desired fit. The hat is offered in three graduated sizes, while the leg warmers and boot toppers are available in two circumference options (12 or 14 inches). The boot toppers' length can be customized based on