by Christi @ xtporterThis is a cute set of a hat and mitts made using Caron Simply Soft yarn in the Stick and Stones colorway. The mitts look snug, and they are-this is so that they stay put and keep you warm while you wear them. In a cool office, while driving, or around the house, they're warm and snug and fit wonderfully. And of course, they're perfect to wear if you've a chill while knitting or crocheting. ;)
The hat is made using the same yarn and makes a charming set. The hat is made to be worn one of two ways. With an extra long ribbing done in a larger gauge, it can be worn as a slouchy beanie and the added tassel is a sweet novelty. Otherwise, the ribbing can be turned up as a cuff and the hat worn as a traditional beanie. In this way, the "pinwheel" shaped decreases on top are brought into relief. Pattern follows. 
Skill
Level: Easy
Materials:
2
Skeins Caron Simply Soft “Stick and Stones”
Set
of 5 DPNs (double point needles) in sizes 8 (5mm), 7 (4.5mm), and 6
(4.0mm)
Yarn
needle
Stitch
holder, stitch markers
Tassel
Beanie
Using 5mm (size 8) dpn, co 92 sts; distribute evenly on four needles (23 sts on each needle). Join to work in rounds and be careful to not twist the stitches.
Work in k2 p2 rib for 26 rounds
Switch to 4.5mm (size 7) dpn, work in st st for 2.5”
On next round, knit to the last three sts on the first needle, k2tog, k1. Repeat on the three remaining needles. Four sts decreased, 88 sts remain.
Knit next round
Work dec on next round, and work dec every other round until 80 sts remain in total
Switch to size 4mm (size 6) needles and knit one round
On next round and every round, work decrease until 6 sts remain on each needle
On next round, ssk, k2, k2tog one each needle. (4 sts remain on each needle)
Then ssk, k2tog on each needle. Two sts remain on each needle
Using a tapestry needle, run yarn end through all eight sts to close the top of the hat.
Gather the desired length and amount of yarn to make a tassel. Fold in half to form a loop. Wrap the yarn and sew tassel to top of hat.
Weave in all ends.
Mitts
With 4.5mm (size 7) dpn, cast on 32 (36, 40) sts. Distribute evenly on three or four needles. Join to work in rounds and be careful to not twist the stitches.
Work in k2 p2 rib for 3”
Change to 4.0mm (size 6) dpn, and continue k2 p2 rib for ½” (total ribbing = 3.5”)
Work in st st working one round even [32 (36, 40) sts]
Knit to last stitch on round, m1, k1. One stitch increased. Repeat this round to shape thumb for 16 rounds.
On 17th round, knit only the original 32 (36, 40) sts while slipping the remaining 16 to a stitch holder or waste yarn to work later.
Knit 5 more rounds even on palm of mitt.
On next round, start working in k2 p2 rib for 7 rounds. On the 8th round, BO all sts in established stitch pattern; break yarn.
Join new yarn to the 16 slipped thumb sts. Pick up and knit two stitches from between the thumb and palm. 18 sts on needles.
Knit 1 round
On next round, k1, s1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, (16 sts remain)
k2 p2 rib for four rounds, then BO with knit stitches.
Weave in all ends.
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