"Gustav Hat And Scarf" - Hat Knitting Pattern in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino

Gustav Hat and Scarf Knitting Pattern by MillaMia – Children's Striped Set with Earflaps and Pockets

The Gustav Hat and Scarf is a charming children's knitting pattern from MillaMia, designed to create a coordinating winter accessories set sized for 2 to 5 year olds. The set includes a cosy earflap hat and a generously sized scarf complete with built-in hand pockets — a wonderfully practical detail for little ones who have lost their mittens. Both pieces are worked in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, a sport weight yarn celebrated for its softness against delicate skin.

What Is Being Made

• Gustav Scarf: A striped scarf measuring 16cm / 6¼in wide by 130cm / 51in long, featuring integrated pockets at each end to keep small hands warm. The pockets are knitted separately and attached using mattress stitch for a seamless, professional finish.
• Gustav Hat: A one-size earflap hat designed to fit ages 2 to 5 years. The earflaps add extra warmth and a playful, distinctive look that sets this hat apart from a simple beanie.

Techniques Used

• Worked flat: Both the hat and the scarf are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, making this an accessible project for knitters who are not yet comfortable with circular or double-pointed needles.
• Stripes: The two-colour stripe sequence is a central design feature, alternating between the main colour and contrast colour throughout both pieces to create a bold, graphic look.
• Mattress stitch seaming: The pattern specifically instructs knitters to use mattress stitch to attach the pockets to the scarf ends, producing an invisible, tidy join. The pattern also advises blocking the pockets flat before seaming for best results.
• Blocking: Wet or steam blocking is recommended prior to seaming the pockets, ensuring flat, even edges and a polished result.

Stitches Used

• Knit and purl stitches form the foundation of both pieces, as expected with flat knitting in a beginner-to-improving skill range.
• The construction of the earflaps on the hat introduces slightly more shaping, which is why the hat is rated at the Improving level while the scarf is rated Beginner.

Materials Required

Both pieces use MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in a sport weight, worked on 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles. The colourway shown in the pattern uses Plum (162) as the main colour and Fawn (160) as the contrast colour.

• Scarf: Three 50g / 1¾oz balls of Naturally Soft Merino in Plum (162) and one ball in Fawn (160).
• Hat: Two 50g / 1¾oz balls of Naturally Soft Merino in Plum (162) and one ball in Fawn (160).

The pattern also suggests several alternative colourways including Seaside, Snow, Fuchsia, Daisy, Petal, Putty, and Forget Me Not, giving knitters plenty of scope to personalise the set to suit their child's wardrobe.

Skill Level and Suitability

The Gustav Scarf is rated Beginner, making it an ideal first striped project for those new to two-colour knitting. The Gustav Hat is rated Improving, introducing simple shaping for the earflaps that builds confidence beyond the basics. Together, the set offers a rewarding progression within a single pattern download, and the practical design — with its earflaps and hand-warming pockets — ensures the finished items will be genuinely loved and used throughout the winter months.