Hudson + West

Blackwood

$7.00

Blackwood by Alicia Plummer for Hudson + West Co. Listing is for a hard copy of this pattern, not a pdf.

 

It’s a two-for! Blackwood, a hat and mitten set by Alica Plummer, features a delicate motif in lighter-than-air Weld in two color versions. Whether you prefer the darker or the lighter option, this hat and mitten set will keep you toasty all winter long.

Yarn:   Hudson + West Co. Weld (70% US Merino / 30% US Corriedale; 200 yds [183 m]; 1.76 oz. [50g]): For Hat and Mitten set: Version 1: MC raven (black), 2 [2, 3] skeins, CC1 gold leaf (green-yellow), 1 [1, 1] skein, CC2 fawn (natural beige), 1 [1, 1] skein. Version 2: MC fawn (natural beige), 2 [2, 3] skeins, CC1 lake (medium blue), 1 [1, 1] skein, CC2 char- coal (natural black), 1 [1, 1] skein.

Sizes:
Hat: Adult S (M, L): 19 (20, 22)” [48 (51, 55) cm]. Intended ease: 1-2” [2.5-5 cm]. Raven (Version 1) sample shown in size S; Fawn (Version 2) sample shown in size M.
Mittens: Adult S (L): 8 (9.5)” [20 (24) cm] hand circumference. Raven + fawn samples shown in Size S.

Needles: 
Size A (body): US 3 [3.25 mm]: 16” [41 cm] circ, and your preferred needle for small-circumference circular knitting
Size B (ribbing): US 1 [2.25 mm]: 16” [41 cm] circ, and your preferred needle for small-circumference circular knitting
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions:
4 Stitch markers (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn.

Gauge: 
26 sts and 40 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch on Size A needles.

Skills Required: 
Circular knitting; stranded knitting; German Twisted Cast On; decreasing; picking up stitches.