Shapleigh Hat & Fingerless Mitts in Juniper Moon Gabriella

Shapleigh Hat & Fingerless Mitts in Juniper Moon Gabriella

What Is Being Made

The Shapleigh collection features a coordinating set of two knitted accessories: a fitted hat and fingerless mitts. Both pieces showcase delicate cable detailing and are designed to be worked in the round for a seamless finish. This pattern set allows crafters to create a matching pair of accessories using a single yarn brand and color.

Hat Details

The hat is a classic pull-on style available in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Head circumference ranges from 18¼ inches (46.5 cm) in size S to 22½ inches (57 cm) in size L, with corresponding lengths from 7½ to 9 inches (19 to 23 cm). The hat features a cabled band pattern as a prominent design element, combined with stockinette stitch sections for structure and drape.

Fingerless Mitts Details

The fingerless mitts are designed to coordinate with the hat and come in three sizes to match. Hand circumference measurements range from 6½ inches (16.5 cm) in size S to 7½ inches (19 cm) in size L. Like the hat, the mitts feature the same delicate cable detailing and are constructed using circular knitting techniques.

Techniques Used

• Circular knitting: Both the hat and mitts are worked in the round using circular needles and double-pointed needles to create seamless, tubular garments
• Cable work: A cabled band pattern is featured prominently in both pieces, adding visual interest and texture
• Increases and decreases: The pattern employs Make 1 Right (M1R) and Make 1 Left (M1L) increases, as well as ssk (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog decreases for shaping
• Seed stitch: Used as a textural element, worked over an even number of stitches in alternating knit and purl rounds
• Stitch pickup: The pattern includes picking up stitches from a selvedge stitch edge, a technique commonly used when transitioning between different pattern sections

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch: The primary stitch used throughout both pieces, creating a smooth, classic fabric
• Seed stitch: A textured stitch pattern that alternates knit and purl stitches for visual variation
• Cable stitches: Worked using cable needles to cross stitches over one another, creating the delicate cable patterns featured in the cabled band
• Knit and purl: Fundamental stitches used in combination throughout the patterns

Materials: Yarn, Needles & Notions

Yarn: The pattern calls for 2 balls of Juniper Moon Farm Gabriella yarn in color #05 Light Grey—one ball for each item (hat and mitts). This yarn weight and yardage is sufficient to complete both accessories in all three sizes.

Needles: US 8 (5 mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40 cm) is used for the hat, while both the hat and mitts utilize US 8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles. Crafters should select needle size based on achieving the required gauge.

Additional Notions: The pattern requires a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and increases, scrap yarn or stitch holders for securing stitches during construction, and 2 cable needles for executing the cable stitch patterns.

Gauge Information

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this pattern. In stockinette stitch, the gauge is 18 stitches and 26 rows per 4 inches (10 cm). Over the hat cabled band pattern (including the selvedge stitch that will be eliminated after picking up stitches), the gauge is 24 stitches and 30 rows per 4 inches (10 cm). These gauge measurements ensure the finished hat and mitts will fit properly across all three sizes.

Design Credit

The Shapleigh Hat & Fingerless Mitts pattern was designed by Alison Green and is part of The Kitterly Collection.