Cozy Knit Hat and Mittens Set

This pattern guides you through making a warm and cozy knit hat and matching mittens for children. Using bulky yarn and basic stitches, this project is easy enough for beginners and will make a delightful winter accessory.

Materials

• Yarn: 2 skeins of bulky weight yarn (100% acrylic or wool), color: cream
• Needles: 10 mm circular knitting needles (16-inch length) and 10 mm double-pointed needles
• Stitch marker (optional)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape

Gauge

14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using bulky weight yarn.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• Rnd: Round
• BO: Bind Off

Instructions

Hat

1. CO 56 stitches onto circular needles. Place a stitch marker and join in the round being careful not to twist the stitches.
2. Knit 2 rows in the round (1x1 ribbing: *K1, P1* repeat).
3. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and knit until the piece measures 7 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Begin decreasing for the crown:
• Round 1: *K7, K2tog* repeat from * to * (you will have 48 stitches).
• Round 2: Knit.
• Round 3: *K6, K2tog* repeat (you will have 42 stitches).
• Round 4: Knit.
• Round 5: *K5, K2tog* repeat (you will have 36 stitches).
• Round 6: Knit.
• Round 7: *K4, K2tog* repeat (you will have 30 stitches).
• Round 8: Knit.
• Round 9: *K3, K2tog* repeat (you will have 24 stitches).
• Round 10: Knit.
• Round 11: *K2, K2tog* repeat (you will have 18 stitches).
• Round 12: Knit.
• Round 13: *K1, K2tog* repeat (you will have 12 stitches).
• Round 14: K2tog around (you will have 6 stitches). Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
• Pull the tail through the remaining stitches and tighten. Weave in ends.

Mittens (make 2)

1. CO 40 stitches onto double-pointed needles. Distribute stitches evenly across 3 needles and join in the round.
2. Knit 3 rows in 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1).
3. Swap to stockinette stitch and knit until the piece measures 5 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Begin thumb gusset:
• Round 1: K10, (K1, M1) 3 times, K to end of round (you will have 43 stitches).
• Round 2: Knit.
• Round 3: K10, (K1, M1) 3 times, K to end (you will have 46 stitches).
• Continue knitting until thumb gusset measures 2 inches. Place thumb stitches on hold and knit rest of the stitches in the round.
• Continue knitting until total length measures 8 inches from CO edge.
• Begin decreasing for the top of the mitten:
• Round 1: *K7, K2tog* repeat (you will have 40 stitches).
• Round 2: Knit.
• Round 3: *K6, K2tog* repeat (you will have 35 stitches).
• Round 4: Knit.
• Round 5: *K5, K2tog* repeat (you will have 30 stitches).
• Round 6: Knit.
• Round 7: *K4, K2tog* repeat (you will have 24 stitches).
• Round 8: Knit.
• Round 9: *K3, K2tog* repeat (you will have 18 stitches).
• Round 10: Knit.
• Round 11: *K2, K2tog* repeat (you will have 12 stitches).
• Round 12: K2tog around (you will have 6 stitches). Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches to close.
• Weave in ends.
• For thumb: Pick up the stitches from hold and knit in the round to desired length (about 2.5 inches). Shape as per above instructions.

Finally, enjoy this cozy and stylish knit hat and mitten set on your winter outings!