Sirdar Contrast Hat & Mitts Gloves Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Contrast Hat & Mitts in Haworth Tweed

What is Being Made

This intermediate knitting pattern (Design No. 10297) creates a coordinating set consisting of a hat and a pair of gloves, both designed to fit an average adult size. The hat is sized to fit a 7-inch head circumference, while the gloves are sized at 18 cm. Both pieces are crafted using Sirdar Haworth Tweed yarn in a double knitting weight, combining two complementary shades for a striking contrast design.

Techniques Used

The pattern employs several key knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The hat is constructed using circular knitting on a 40 cm circular needle (or magic loop method if preferred), allowing for seamless, in-the-round construction. The gloves are worked flat on straight needles with shaping, then finished using double-pointed needles for the cuff details. Both garments utilize basic shaping and colour contrast techniques to create visual interest through the use of two different yarn shades.

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates stocking stitch as the primary stitch structure, which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for showcasing the textured qualities of the Haworth Tweed yarn. The tension is set at 24 stitches and 30 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) using 3¾mm needles in stocking stitch, providing a standard gauge for consistent sizing and fit.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Sirdar Haworth Tweed in double knitting (DK) weight, 50g balls. Yarn A is shade 911 Cotton Grass Cream, and Yarn B is shade 908 Bronte Bronze. One ball of each shade is required for both the hat and gloves.
• Needles for Hat: One 3¼mm (UK size 10, USA size 3) circular needle, 40 cm length or longer if using the magic loop method
• Needles for Gloves: One pair of 3¾mm (UK size 9, USA size 5) straight knitting needles and one set of 2 × 3mm (UK size 11) double-pointed needles

Yarn Characteristics

Sirdar Haworth Tweed is specifically designed to knit into a soft, tweed-like fabric with a distinctly rustic texture. The yarn features richly nepped construction, which adds visual and tactile interest to plain knit stitches and enhances the appearance of textured stitch patterns. The colour palette includes shades inspired by the Yorkshire Dales landscape, including the featured Bronte Bronze (shade 908) paired with Cotton Grass Cream (shade 911), as well as alternative shades such as Millstone Grey (913), Moorland Moss (909), and West Riding Red (906).

Pattern Details

This Sirdar design represents the brand's commitment to quality and accessibility, with the company triple-checking all patterns to guarantee successful results when using the recommended Sirdar yarns. The intermediate difficulty level makes this project suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle in-the-round construction and basic colour work. The one-size design simplifies the pattern while the contrast colour work adds visual sophistication to both the hat and matching gloves.