548 Bricklayer Set

Warm yourself with the Bricklayer Set from Valley Yarns. This easy color work set is worked using slipped stitches and only one color per row. Sideways garter stitch bands are a fun change from ribbing and add an extra layer of construction intrigue!

Finished Measurements:
Hat: 19” at brim unstretched, stretches to fit a 22” head; 9” deep
Mitts: 7” hand circumference; 6” long
Yarn:
For Hat
1 sk each of Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% Wool / 15% Alpaca, 100g / 141yds) color 16 Burgundy (MC) and color 17 Wine (CC)
For Mitts
1 sk each of Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% Wool / 15% Alpaca, 100g / 141yds) color 17 Wine (MC) and color 16 Burgundy (CC)
Note: Yarn colors are swapped between hat and mitts in sample; yarn requirements are the same if you choose to match your set.
Needles: US size 8 (5.00 mm) 16” circular and double pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO GET GAUGE
Gauge: 17 sts and 20 rows = 4” in Bricklayer pattern stitch

Pattern updated 7/10/13. View errata details here.