Caracollo
Caracollo
The perfect hat and mitts set for blustery days. These quick-to-knit items have a great textural lace stitch pattern which gently spirals around. You’re sure to enjoy watching the pattern reveal itself as you knit.
Designed by Rachel C. Brown
You will receive a printed copy of this pattern which also includes a download code for Ravelry.
SIZES
Hat: S (M, L)
Finished hat circumference: 40 (45, 50) cm / 15.75 (17.75, 19.75)”, to fit head circumference of approximately 45.5 (51, 56) cm / 18 (20, 22)”
Hem to crown length: 21.5 (22, 25) cm / 8.5 (8.75, 9.75)”
Mitts: S (M, L)
Finished mitt circumference: 15 (17.5, 20) cm / 6 (6.75, 7.75)”, to fit hand circumference of approximately 16 (18.5, 21) cm / 6.5 (7.25, 8.25)”
Length: 17 (19, 22) cm / 6.75 (7.5, 8.75)”
MATERIALS NEEDED
YARN
Walcot Yarns Opus 1 (1, 2) skeins
Hat: approximately 165 (190, 240) m
Mitts: approximately 115 (145, 190) m
NEEDLES
2.75 mm (US2) needles for knitting small circumferences in the round
3.25 mm (US2) needles for knitting small circumferences in the round
Adjust needle size as needed to get the correct gauge
NOTIONS
tapestry needle
stitch markers (4-6, 1 different for start of round)
stitch holder or waste yarn
GAUGE
32 sts and 45 rnds = 10 cm in pattern stitch on larger needles after blocking.