A hat/mitten set in three sizes (S/M/L) with a textured cable stitch that provides warmth and depth to keep the cold out. The pieces work up quickly in worsted weight yarn, making this a great last-minute gift knit for kids and adults. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size.

Suggested Yarn: A dense worsted weight yarn. Yarn requirements: mittens: 160(180, 200) yards hat: 150(200, 250) yards

Finished Size: mittens: 7(8.5, 10) inches (unstretched) to fit hands up to 6.5(8, 9.5) inches around palm hat: 18(20, 22) inches to fit heads measuring up to 21(23, 25) inches around

Gauge: mittens: 20 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette hat: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Needles: mittens: DPNs size 4US (3.5 mm) hat: size 6US (4.0 mm) 16" circular needle and DPNs, or size to obtain correct gauge size 4US (3.5 mm) 16" circular needle, or two sizes smaller than body needle