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Joona Hat and Fingerless Mitts Knitting Pattern in Berroco Lanas Light

The Joona Hat and Gloves pattern, designed by Åsa Buchta and published by Berroco, is an intermediate-level knitting pattern offering a beautifully coordinated accessory set: a fitted ribbed hat and a pair of fingerless mitts. Both pieces are worked in the round and showcase the rich, squishy texture of brioche knitting, making this set a rewarding project for knitters who are ready to move beyond basic techniques and explore one of the most tactile and visually striking stitch patterns in the knitting world.

About the Design

The Joona set is designed to be worked as a matching pair, with both the hat and the mitts sharing the same stitch pattern, yarn, and needle size. The result is a cohesive, elegant winter accessory set with a handcrafted, artisan aesthetic. The brioche pattern gives both pieces a deeply textured, reversible ribbed fabric that is exceptionally stretchy, warm, and flattering. The set is sized to be snug and form-fitting when unstretched, but the inherent elasticity of brioche fabric allows it to comfortably accommodate a range of head and hand sizes.

The Hat

The Joona Hat is a circular knit hat worked from the brim upward. Its finished measurements are 17 inches / 43 cm in circumference (unstretched) and 13.5 inches / 34 cm in height, giving it a generous, slightly slouchy or deep-fitted silhouette depending on how it is worn. The hat is worked on a 16-inch / 40 cm circular needle in size US 4 / 3.5 mm, transitioning to double-pointed needles or preferred needles for small circumferences in the same size as the crown decreases reduce the stitch count.

The brioche stitch pattern used throughout the hat creates a thick, cushioned fabric that provides excellent insulation, making this hat as practical as it is beautiful. Brioche knitting involves a combination of yarn-overs and slip stitches that, when worked in subsequent rounds, produce a deeply raised rib effect. Knitters new to brioche will find this pattern an excellent introduction to the technique within a manageable, small-scale project.

The Fingerless Mitts

The Joona Mitts are fingerless gloves worked entirely in the round on double-pointed needles or preferred needles for small circumferences, size US 4 / 3.5 mm. Their finished measurements are 5¼ inches / 13.5 cm in circumference (unstretched) and 8¾ inches / 22 cm in length. Like the hat, the mitts are worked in the brioche stitch pattern, ensuring the fabric stretches comfortably to fit a range of hand sizes despite the snug unstretched measurement.

The pattern includes a thumb opening, with stitches placed on waste yarn to hold them while the hand continues to be worked, then returned later to complete the thumb. This is a classic and beginner-friendly approach to thumb construction that keeps the process straightforward while delivering a polished, well-fitted result. Fingerless mitts in brioche are particularly practical, offering warmth across the back of the hand and wrist while keeping the fingers free for everyday tasks.

Yarn and Materials

The entire Joona set — both the hat and the mitts — is designed to be knitted from just 1 ball of Berroco Lanas Light (100 g), shown in colorway 78117 Heather. Berroco Lanas Light is a sport weight yarn, which pairs beautifully with the brioche stitch: the finer weight allows the intricate texture of the stitch pattern to read clearly and crisply, while still producing a fabric with excellent warmth and drape. The sport weight classification means this yarn is lighter than DK but heavier than fingering, making it versatile and well-suited to accessories that need structure without bulk.

Berroco recommends using the specified yarn to ensure accurate results, as stitch definition, gauge, and finished measurements are all calibrated to Berroco Lanas Light.

Gauge and Notions

Achieving correct gauge is especially important for this pattern, as brioche fabric is highly elastic and can vary significantly depending on the knitter's