Twist Collective Rebe Hat Knitting Pattern

Rebe Hat and Mittens Set by Fiona Ellis

What is Being Made

Rebe is a coordinated knitting set consisting of a fitted hat and matching mittens, both designed to be worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. The hat features a brim circumference of 19 to 22¾ inches (48.5 to 58 cm) with a height of 10¾ to 11½ inches (27.5 to 29 cm), while the mittens are sized to fit hand circumferences of 7¾ to 9 inches (19.5 to 23 cm) with a length of 9½ to 10½ inches (24 to 26.5 cm). This downloadable PDF pattern includes instructions for both left and right mittens as part of a complete accessory set.

Techniques Used

The Rebe pattern employs several key knitting techniques that create a polished, professional finish:

• Bottom-up construction: Both the hat and mittens are knitted starting from the bottom edge and working upward, allowing for easy adjustment of length and a natural progression of the design
• Seamless, in-the-round knitting: The entire project is worked in continuous rounds using small circumference needles, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a smooth, tubular fabric
• Chart-based stitch patterns: All stitch patterns are presented exclusively in chart form, read from right to left for each round, providing a visual guide for pattern placement
• Decreasing techniques: Strategic decreases, including p3tog (purl three together) sequences, shape the crown of the hat and create fitted details on the mittens
• Marker placement: Stitch markers are positioned every 21 to 25 stitches to help track pattern segments and maintain consistency across the rounds
• Finishing methods: The pattern includes tapestry needle techniques for closing stitches and weaving in ends, followed by blocking to set the final shape

Stitches Used

The Rebe pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with charted stitch patterns to create visual texture and interest:

• Knit and purl stitches: The foundation of the design, creating contrast and texture through the charted patterns
• Decreases: Including p3tog (purl three together) and other decrease methods to shape the hat crown and mitten details
• Charted stitch patterns: Multi-part charts broken into sections across pages 3, 4, and 5, with a complete full-size chart reference on page 8, allowing for intricate colorwork or textured design elements

Materials

The Rebe pattern is designed to be worked with specific yarn and needle specifications:

• Yarn: Hikoo Kenzie, a luxury blend consisting of 50% New Zealand Merino, 25% Nylon, 10% Angora, 10% Alpaca, and 5% Silk Noils. Each ball contains 160 yards (146 meters) and weighs 1¾ ounces (50 grams). The complete set requires 3 balls in colorway #1007 Kiwi Fruit
• Needles: Size 5 US (3.75 mm) needles in the preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, essential for maintaining proper gauge and working seamlessly

Pattern Overview

The Rebe set is offered as a downloadable PDF pattern that includes detailed instructions for three sizes, with finished measurements clearly indicated for each. The hat features a cast-on of 105 to 125 stitches depending on size, while the mittens begin with 42 to 50 stitches. Both pieces incorporate charted stitch patterns that require careful attention to the visual guides provided. The pattern is designed by Fiona Ellis and published by Twist Collective, representing a modern approach to seamless, in-the-round knitting with sophisticated stitch pattern work.