Cannock Hat and Gloves Set

Cannock Hat and Gloves Set by Alison Payne

Project Overview

The Cannock Hat and Gloves Set is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Alison Payne, offering coordinated accessories for an average adult female. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating both a fitted hat and matching gloves using classic knitting techniques worked seamlessly in the round.

What Is Being Made

This pattern set includes two complementary garments:

• Hat: Designed to fit an average adult female head with a 56cm circumference, creating a well-proportioned, close-fitting cap
• Gloves: Tailored to fit average adult female hands, providing warmth and comfort for the fingers and palm

Knitting Techniques and Construction

Both the hat and gloves are knitted in the round using double-pointed needles, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a seamless, professional finish. This circular knitting method ensures comfort and durability, as there are no seams to create pressure points or discomfort during wear.

The pattern employs several intermediate-level knitting techniques to create shaping and structure:

• Stocking stitch: The primary fabric structure, creating a smooth, classic knit appearance
• Yarn overs (yo): Used to create decorative increases and textural elements
• Decreases: Including k2tog (knit 2 stitches together) and k2togtbls (knit 2 stitches together through back loops) for shaping
• Purl decreases (p2tog): For additional shaping options
• Make 1 left (m1L): A technique for creating invisible increases
• Knit through back loop (ktbl): For twisted stitches that add visual interest and structural integrity
• Thumb gusset construction: The gloves feature a thumb gusset created using scrap yarn, allowing for proper thumb placement and fit

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

The pattern utilizes standard knitting abbreviations and stitches including:

• k (knit stitch)
• p (purl stitch)
• k2tog (knit 2 stitches together)
• k2togtbls (knit 2 stitches together through back loops)
• p2tog (purl 2 stitches together)
• ktbl (knit through back loop)
• yo (yarn over)
• m1L (make 1 left increase)
• st(s) (stitch or stitches)

Materials Required

Yarn: The pattern calls for Aran weight yarn, approximately 60 grams for the hat and 60 grams for the gloves, totaling around 120 grams for the complete set. Suitable yarn options include Hayfield Bonus Aran with wool. The sample photographed uses Falcon Ramsgill Aran (triple) knitting yarn, demonstrating the finished appearance and texture achievable with this pattern.

Needles: Three sizes of double-pointed needles are required to accommodate the pattern's tension and construction:

• 3.75 mm (UK 9 / US 5) double-pointed needles
• 4.00 mm (UK 8 / US 6) double-pointed needles
• 3.00 mm (UK 11) double-pointed needles

Tension: The pattern is worked to a tension of 21 stitches and 26 rows over 10 centimeters in stocking stitch using 4.00 mm (UK 8 / US 6) needles. Achieving correct tension is essential for proper fit and garment dimensions.

Additional Notions:

• Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and finishing
• Length of scrap yarn for holding thumb gusset stitches
• Two round markers for tracking pattern repeats and stitch placement

Difficulty Level