Hudson Hat and Mittens in Berroco Millstone Tweed - Downloadable PDF

Hudson Hat and Mittens in Berroco Millstone Tweed – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Hudson Hat and Mittens is a coordinating accessories set designed by Brenda York and published by Berroco. Available as a downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a classic folded-brim hat and a pair of cozy thumbless mitts, both worked in the round using Berroco Millstone Tweed. The set is offered in two sizes, with finished measurements carefully specified so knitters can choose the best fit.

What Is Being Made

The Hudson Hat

The hat is a structured, round-knit beanie featuring a generous folded brim and decorative cable detailing. It is worked in the round on a 16-inch circular needle and finished on double-pointed needles as the crown decreases. The finished hat measures approximately (19¼, 22) inches / (49, 56) cm in circumference and 11 inches / 28 cm high with the brim unfolded, making it a substantial, cold-weather accessory with a relaxed, slouchy silhouette when the brim is turned up.

The Hudson Mitts

The mitts are thumbless hand warmers, also worked in the round, measuring approximately (8, 8½) inches / (20.5, 21.5) cm in circumference and 7½ inches / 19 cm long. Because they are thumbless, they are an excellent project for knitters who want to practice working small circumferences in the round without the added complexity of a thumb gusset. Both pieces are shown in the smaller size in the pattern photography.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round – Both the hat and the mitts are worked entirely in the round, requiring either a circular needle or double-pointed needles depending on the stage of the project.
• Cable knitting – A repeating cable motif is a central design element of the Hudson set. Each pattern repeat spans 13 stitches and measures approximately 2¾ inches / 7 cm, creating a bold, textured column of twisted stitches across both the hat and the mitts.
• Folded brim construction – The hat features a traditional folded brim, a technique where the cast-on edge is folded inward and joined to create a double-layered, self-finishing cuff that adds warmth and structure.
• Crown shaping with decreases – The hat transitions from a circular needle to double-pointed needles as stitches are decreased toward the crown, a standard technique for shaping the top of a knitted hat.
• Blocking – The pattern explicitly states that gauge is measured after blocking, making wet or steam blocking an essential finishing step to achieve accurate dimensions and open up the stitch pattern.
• Holding stitches with waste yarn – Waste yarn is listed as a required notion, suggesting stitches are placed on hold at some point during construction, a common technique used at openings or joins.

Stitches Used

• Reverse Stockinette Stitch – The background fabric of both pieces is worked in Reverse Stockinette Stitch, with the purl side facing outward. The gauge is set at 16 stitches and 24 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm in Reverse Stockinette Stitch, giving the fabric a pleasingly textured, nubby appearance that complements the tweed yarn beautifully.
• Cable stitches – The signature cable pattern runs as a repeating 13-stitch motif, worked with the aid of a cable needle to cross stitches and create the characteristic twisted rope or braid effect.
• Knit and purl stitches – As foundational elements of both the Reverse Stockinette background and the cable panel, knit and purl stitches are used throughout the pattern.

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for Berroco Millstone Tweed, an aran-weight yarn sold in 50-gram balls. The colorway used in the sample is #11119 Pink Lemonade. You