Mirasol Arctic Star Set Cowl Knitting Pattern

Mirasol Arctic Star Set

What is Being Made

The Mirasol Arctic Star Set is a coordinated pair of knitted accessories designed by Kiyomi Burgin. This downloadable PDF pattern includes instructions for creating two complementary pieces: a fitted hat and a longer cowl. Both items feature decorative star stitch details and are worked seamlessly in the round, making them ideal for knitters seeking projects with minimal finishing work.

Project Overview

• Hat: Finished circumference of 48cm (19 inches) with a length of 21.5cm (8½ inches), topped with a pompom
• Cowl: Finished circumference of 63.5cm (25 inches) with a length of 20cm (7½ inches)
• Skill Level: Easy, making this set accessible to newer knitters

Techniques Used

Both pieces in the Arctic Star Set are created using seamless construction, meaning they are worked in the round on circular needles. This technique eliminates the need for seaming and creates a smooth, professional finish. The patterns employ fundamental knitting techniques including ribbing for elastic cuffs, stockinette stitch for body sections, and decorative star stitch motifs that add visual interest without requiring advanced skills.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k): The primary stitch forming the main fabric
• Purl (p): Used in combination with knit stitches for the 1x1 ribbed sections
• Knit two together (k2tog): A decrease stitch used to shape the crown and create the star pattern details
• Star stitch: A decorative motif created through a specific sequence of knit and decrease stitches, positioned at regular intervals around the hat body
• 1x1 Ribbing: An elastic stitch pattern used for the hat's cast-on edge to create a snug, comfortable fit

Materials and Tools

The Arctic Star Set requires Mirasol YAYA yarn in colour #1504, a premium knitting yarn. The hat requires 2 skeins of 100g each, while the cowl also requires 2 skeins of 100g each, allowing both pieces to be created from a coordinated yarn selection.

For needles and notions, knitters will need:

• Hat construction: Circular needles in size 8mm (US 11) measuring 40cm (16 inches) long for the ribbed cuff, and size 9mm (US 13) measuring 40cm (16 inches) long for the main body. A set of double-pointed needles in size 9mm (US 13) is required for the crown shaping when stitches become too few for circular needles
• Cowl construction: Circular needles in size 9mm (US 13) measuring 60cm (24 inches) long, and size 10mm (US 15) measuring 60cm (24 inches) long
• Additional notions: Stitch markers to track pattern repeats and round beginnings, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and a 7.5cm (3 inch) pompom maker for finishing the hat

The pompom can be created using Option A: Mirasol SULKA yarn in colour #200 (as shown in the pattern), Option B: leftover YAYA yarn in colour #1504, or Option C: a 100g skein of YAYA in colour #1500, providing flexibility in color coordination and yarn usage.

Pattern Construction Details

The hat begins with a loose cast-on of 48 stitches worked in 1x1 ribbing for 6 rounds using the smaller circular needle, establishing a comfortable elastic edge. Knitters then transition to the larger needle and work stockinette stitch sections interspersed with star stitch motifs. The star pattern appears at regular intervals, created through a combination of knit and k2tog decreases that form a decorative visual element. The crown is shaped through strategic decreases that reduce stitches from 36 to 24 to 12 stitches, at which point the remaining stitches are secured and the pompom is attached.

The cowl is constructed on longer circular needles to accommodate the larger circumference and is worked in stockinette st