40th Anniversary 16 Clivia Hat and Mitt Set - Knitting Pattern for Men and Women in Valley Yarns Charlemont

40th Anniversary 16 Clivia Hat and Mitt Set - Knitting Pattern Overview

What is Being Made

This knitting pattern by Sara Delaney creates a coordinated hat and mitten set designed for both men and women. The set features the Victoria colorway from Valley Yarns Charlemont, showcasing subtle rippling pinks and purples. The pattern is available in two finished sizes: medium (mitts 7.5" around, hat 20" around and 7" tall) and large (mitts 9" around, hat 22" around). A fingerless mitt version is also included as an alternative option, and the hat features an optional decorative button flap for added versatility.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level pattern employs multiple knitting techniques to create visual interest and structural variety. The featured cable and eyelet band is worked sideways, creating a horizontal construction method that differs from the main garment pieces. Stitches are then strategically picked up from the band on either side: picked up downward for the ribbing and upward for both the crown of the hat and the hand of the mittens. This construction approach combines worked flat sections with seamless, in-the-round knitting, creating a sophisticated garment with minimal seaming required.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The pattern features cables as a primary decorative element, worked into the sideways band that forms the foundation of the set. Eyelet stitches are incorporated alongside the cables, creating delicate openwork details that complement the cable texture. Stockinette stitch forms the base fabric, with ribbing used for the cuffs and edges to provide structure and elasticity. The gauge is 7 stitches and 9 rows per 1 inch in stockinette stitch, which is typical for 4-ply yarn weight knitting.

Materials and Yarn

The pattern calls for 1 skein of Valley Yarns Charlemont Hand-Dyed by Dream in Color in the Victoria colorway. This yarn is composed of 60% Fine Superwash Merino, 20% Mulberry Silk, and 20% Polyamide, totaling 100 grams with 439 yards of yardage. The blend of merino wool, silk, and polyamide creates a yarn with excellent drape, luster, and durability. Needles required include US size 2 (2.75mm) 16-inch circular needles and double-pointed needles (dpns) or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge. Additional materials include 12 to 13 stitch markers depending on size, a cable needle for working the cable stitches, and three optional ½-inch buttons for the decorative button flap detail.

Construction Method Summary

The pattern utilizes a combination of worked flat and seamless, worked in-the-round construction methods. The initial cable and eyelet band is worked flat sideways, then stitches are picked up to create the remaining pieces. This hybrid approach minimizes seaming while allowing for the decorative sideways band to serve as a focal point. The finished pieces are primarily seamless, contributing to the polished appearance of the final set.