The temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest arehome to many species of evergreen, including the sitka spruce. Walking here you can hug the big trees, smell the moss and damp earth, and listen as the ancient trees whisper to one another. The light that filters down through the canopy far above is green and magical.The twisted stitch pattern that adorns the hat and mittens is elegant and geometrical. The pattern includes instructions for a snug beanie and a slouchier beret style hat. Sizing:Mittens: adult small (medium, large)Finished palm measurement: 7” (7.75”, 8.5”)Finished hand height: 6.5” (7.5”, 8.5”)For Child size (finished palm 5.5”, hand height 6”) work adult small instructions in DK weight yarn at 22sts/4” Hat: Pattern written for beanie (beret) styles of hatHat fits adult head 21-23” in circumference. Blocking can be used after-the-fact to make the hat larger.For small (large) Child sizes, work beanie (beret) instructions in DK weight yarn at 22 sts / 4”. Fits head circumference 16”-18”. Yarnworsted / aran weight yarnHat: 160 (185) ydsMittens: 140 (150, 165) ydsGauge:18 sts / 4” in stockinette stitch (using larger needles) Needles:US #7 / 4.5mm and US #8 / 5.0mm (or as req’d to meet gauge); 20” circular needle and double pointed needles for decreasing at crown
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