Cornrows Mittens and Hat

A hat/mitten set in three sizes (S/M/L) with a textured cable stitch that provides warmth and depth to keep the cold out. The pieces work up quickly in worsted weight yarn, making this a great last-minute gift knit for kids and adults.

Suggested Yarns: 
Confection Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, Kent Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, or any dense worsted weight yarn
  
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size.

Finished Size:
mittens: 7(8.5, 10) inches (unstretched) to fit hands up to 6.5(8, 9.5) inches around palm
hat: 18(20, 22) inches to fit heads measuring up to 21(23, 25) inches around

Yarn requirements:
mittens: 160(180, 200) yards
hat: 150(200, 250) yards

Gauge:
mittens: 20 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
hat: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Needles: 
mittens: DPNs size 4US (3.5 mm)
hat: size 6US (4.0 mm) 16” circular needle and DPNs, or size to obtain correct gauge
size 4US (3.5 mm) 16” circular needle, or two sizes smaller than body needle