WEBS Emerging Designer #08 Got You Covered Hat and Mittens - Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Northampton

Got You Covered Hat and Mittens Knitting Pattern by Marcy Vandale – WEBS Emerging Designer Series #8

The Got You Covered Hat and Mittens is a colorwork knitting pattern designed by Marcy Vandale as part of the WEBS Emerging Designer Series #8. This coordinating set includes a stranded colorwork hat and a pair of stranded colorwork mittens, both worked in Valley Yarns Northampton, a 100% wool worsted weight yarn. The pattern is rated advanced beginner, making it an excellent stepping stone for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to explore colorwork techniques without being overwhelmed by complex stitch counts or construction methods.

About the Design

The Got You Covered set is designed as a warm, cheerful, and giftable accessory collection. According to the designer, the set is ideal for gift giving and would be cherished by a wide range of recipients. The colorwork palette draws from four distinct shades of Valley Yarns Northampton:

• Twilight Heather (Color A)
• Medium Grey (Color B)
• Raspberry Heather (Color C)
• White (Color D)

The combination of heathered and solid tones creates a visually striking contrast that makes the colorwork motifs pop without requiring advanced color theory knowledge. Only two colors are used per round throughout both the hat and mittens, keeping the stranded technique manageable for knitters who are new to working with multiple yarns simultaneously.

The Mittens

The mittens feature colorwork in the form of both small and large motifs, giving the fabric visual interest and texture through pattern rather than stitch manipulation alone. They are worked seamlessly in the round using a bottom-up construction, which means knitters begin at the cuff and work upward toward the fingers. This approach allows for easy fitting adjustments and is a well-established method in mitten construction.

Mitten Sizing and Finished Measurements

• Circumference: Approximately 7 (7.5, 8) inches, offered in three sizes
• Length: Approximately 12 inches

The three size options make this pattern versatile enough to fit a range of adult hands, from smaller to larger. The finished length of 12 inches ensures full coverage of the wrist and lower forearm, adding to the warmth and practicality of the design.

Mitten Techniques

• Stranded colorwork using small and large repeating motifs
• Worked in the round seamlessly for a clean, comfortable finish
• Bottom-up construction beginning at the cuff
• Two colors per round throughout the colorwork sections

The Hat

The coordinating hat features the larger colorwork motif prominently in the hat band, creating a bold decorative element that ties the set together visually. Like the mittens, the hat is worked seamlessly in the round using a bottom-up approach, beginning at the brim and working upward toward the crown.

Hat Sizing and Finished Measurements

• Circumference: Approximately 22 inches

This circumference is designed to fit a standard adult head with a comfortable, snug fit appropriate for cold-weather wear.

Hat Techniques

• Stranded colorwork featuring the larger motif in the hat band
• Worked in the round seamlessly
• Bottom-up construction
• Two colors per round in all colorwork sections

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for one skein each of Valley Yarns Northampton in all four colorways listed above. Valley Yarns Northampton