Wussypillows

This elegant set of fingerless mitts with matching beret in two sizes (S/L) features a stunning embossed texture that will suit even the most stylish and discerning on your gift list. Pieces will be crisp and perky in a springy yarn, light and slouchy in a soft luxury blend. Knit in motifs that are easy to work as well, this is a terrific portable project for busy days.

Shown here in Zen Yarn Garden Serenity 20, color Frosted Teal, Better Breakfast Fingering, color Poppyseed, Stone Soup Fingering, color Slate

Suggested Yarns:

Finn Dandy 3- Ply Sport, Modern Deco Lace, Better Breakfast Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, Jacob Fingering, or any springy fingering/sport yarn with approximately 400 yards per 100 grams. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and elasticity.

Finished Size:
mitts: 5(6) inches (unstretched) to fit hands up to 7.5(8.5) inches around palm
10.5(12.5) inches in length
hat: 17(19) inches brim circumference to fit heads measuring up to 21(24) inches around

Yarn Requirements:
mitts: 225(325) yards
hat: 175(250) yards

Gauge:
mitts: 32 sts and 48 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on smallest needles
hat: 26 sts and 38 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on largest needles

Needles:
mitts: DPNs size 1US (2.25 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
hat: size 3US (3.25 mm) 16-inch circular needles for body and size 1.5US (2.5 mm) for brim
size 3US (3.25 mm) DPNs or size to obtain correct gauge