Maitake

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Maitake
Maitake
Maitake

Maitake

This classic knitted hat and mitt set is a great project for everyone on your list. The hat is worked in stockinette from the bottom up, with wide ribbing and an optional pompom. (But why would you skip the pom pom!?) Mittens are worked from the cuff, with somewhat unusual thumb gusset shaping.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat: (16¾, 19¼)" / (42.5, 49) cm around x (9, 9½)" / (23, 24) cm high (not including pompom)
Shown in size 16¾" / 42.5 cm.
Mittens: (7¼, 8)" / (18.5, 20.5) cm around x (9¾, 10½)" / (25, 26.5) cm long (length is adjustable)
Shown in size 7¼" / 18.5 cm.

YARN
BERROCO TALARA (50 grs): 2 balls #7331 Arequipa for hat, (1, 2) ball(s) for mittens

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
For Hat: 16" / 40 cm circular needles, sizes 6 / 4 mm and 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set double-pointed needles (or preferred needles for working small circumferences), size 8 / 5 mm
Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)
Tapestry needle
3" / 7.5 cm pompom maker
For Mittens: 1 set each double-pointed needles (or preferred needles for working small circumferences), sizes 6 / 4 mm and 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn to hold sts

GAUGE
20 sts and 26 rounds = 4" / 10 cm in St st using larger needles
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  • Yarns Used:Berroco Talara™
  • Designer:Åsa Buchta
  • Skill Level:Intermediate
  • Craft:Knit
  • Project Type:Hats
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