Simple Hand Warmers + Hat In All Colors
When it comes to making resolutions, New Year’s may get all the credit, but the on-the-cusp feeling of fall also makes us feel refreshed, revived… and resolute! What better time to learn to knit?
Our Simple Hand Warmers + Hat Kit is a Purl Soho classic, specially designed to take the novice knitter from the very beginning to the very end of crafting a perfectly beautiful set of toasty accessories.
This kit is a classic for a reason but that doesn’t mean we can’t improve on the idea! Each kit still includes two skeins of Worsted Twist 100% merino wool, bamboo knitting needles, and an instructional booklet that guides you every step of the way, but now, instead of just a few Worsted Twist colors to choose from, you get to pick from all of them… just choose your favorite and we’ll build it for you!
Picking the color is the hardest part, because the knitting is actually as easy as it gets, just garter stitch rectangles that you sew it into shape. Everyone can appreciate the beauty, but first-time knitters will also appreciate the simplicity of this a wonderful introduction to the world of knitting!
So if you’re feeling resolute, go ahead and pick up a kit with the Worsted Twist color that inspires you most (there are 19 to choose from!), and simply learn to knit!
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Whitney Van Nes.
Share your progress + connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, #PurlSohoSimpleHatAndHandwarmers, and #PurlSohoWorstedTwist. We can’t wait to see what you make!
Materials
To make an adult-sized pair of hand warmers and a hat you will need…
- 2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist, 100% merino wool. Each skein is 164 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 328 yards required. (NOTE: We no longer offer Worsted Twist, but choose from one of our other worsted/aran weight yarns.)
- US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
- A yarn needle for finishing
- A Simple Hand Warmers + Hat Pattern, which includes how-to-knit instructions and patterns for hand warmers and a hat (Please Note: The Simple Hand Warmers + Hat Pattern is no longer available for purchase. For assistance, please contact us at customerservice@purlsoho.com.)
Samples: We knit up our Hand Warmer + Hat sets in the colors Heirloom White, Ash Gray, Bougainvillea Pink, Yellow Yellow, Red Panda and Mountain Rose!
Gauge
20 stitches = 4 inches in garter stitch
Sizes
Hand Warmers
Adult Small/ Medium (Medium/ Large)
- Finished Circumference: 5¾ (6¾) inches, comfortably stretching to about 8 (9½) inches
- Finished Length: 8 (9) inches
Hat
One Size
- Finished Circumference: 17 inches, comfortably stretching to about 24 inches
- Finished Height: 10½ inches (uncuffed)
Pattern
If you already have what you need, pick up just the Simple Hand Warmers + Hat Pattern, which includes thorough how-to-knit instructions and two patterns.
good morning
please could you send me the pattern ? hat ang gloves
many thanks
best regards
Hi and thanks for reaching out! You can purchase a PDF or hard copy of the Simple Hand Warmers + Hat pattern by clicking right here!
Best,
Julianna
I bought the Simple hand Warmers and Hat pattern. The download does not list the recommenced yarn weight or needle size. I had to go back the original email to determine the yarn weight and needle size. This info should be included with the download pattern.
Hi Agnes,
Thanks for writing in! You can find the materials list, including the recommended yarn, needle size, and gauge, at the top of the last page of the pattern.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
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I’d like your advice on this kit: is it okay for learning purpose for 8-9 yrs old girl who has slim fingers. I trust any suggestions you may give. Thank you!
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Hello Illina,
Thank you for your kind words! I think this is a great learning project, especially if you or another knitter is helping them along. Both of these patterns essentially involve knitting garter stitch rectangles.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hello,
I purchased this pattern yesterday and was wondering if the hat is knit in the round, or if it’s knit flat? It doesn’t really specify.
Hi Mallory,
Thanks for reaching out! This hat is knit flat and seamed at the end. It’s a wonderful first project for beginners!
Best,
Julianna
Is it possible to get the hand warmer and hat kit still? I have saved it online and would like to order it. Thank you.
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for writing in! This kit is out of stock at the moment, but we will be restocking it as soon as we can! If you enter your email address on the product page, we will let you as soon as it is available.
All the best,
Julianna
Does the yarn come wound and ready for knitting?
Hi Heather,
Great question! The yarn does not come wound in this kit, as part of the learning to knit process covered in the booklet is winding your own yarn. However, if you prefer to skip that step, you can request that we wind your yarn in the special instructions of your order!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
For the hat the pattern states to knit until piece is seventeen inches from vast on edge. Is that correct it seems long for a hat
Hi Mary,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, that is correct! For this hat you are knitting it vertically rather than horizontally like most hat patterns. 17″ will be the finished circumference of the hat!
All the best,
Gianna
I am new to knitting and have chosen this as my first pattern. I don’t know how yarn substitutions work but would it be possible to use your Lovebird yarn for this pattern? If not, do you have any beginner friendly pattern for that specific yarn? Thank you!
Hi Charis,
Thanks for reaching out! This is a really great project for beginners! Unfortunately, Lovebird is a heavier weight yarn compared to the yarn we used for this pattern so it wouldn’t work for this. However we have another beginner pattern, Our Learn To Knit Pattern uses our yarn Super Soft Merino that could easily be substituted for Lovebird!
All the best,
Gianna
This is the first time I’ve knitted this pattern. The pattern says to use size 7 needles. The directions to check gauge is to cast on 20 stitches, knit every row for 4 inches. If the square is wider than 4 inches, use smaller knitting needles. I’m down to using size 5 needles–the square is still wider than 4 inches. It’s now 4 1/2 inches. Should I keep decreasing the needle size? It is logical to you that the needle size the gauge indicates is that much smaller than what the pattern lists? I’m using the worsted twist as indicated–beautiful yarn to use, by the way. Thank you.
Hi Gaylon,
Thanks for reaching out! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Worsted Twist! For your gauge, before you adjust your needle size further, I want to make sure that you’re washing and blocking your swatch before taking your gauge count. All of the gauges listed on our patterns were taken after the swatches were washed, blocked, and dried (unless otherwise indicated), so to get the most accurate gauge count you’ll want to make sure you’re doing the same with your swatch! It’s possible that you’re already getting the proper gauge, but you will need to block your swatch to be sure.
Warmly,
Kelsey
Thank you very much. I did not know you must wash and block the swatch. I’ve never washed and block anything before which makes me grateful for Purl Soho’s great tutorials. Should I go back and knit a swatch with size 7 needles? Thank you very much again.
Hi Gaylon,
We’re happy to be of help! I would say that if you’ve got a finished swatch already knit up, go ahead and wash and block it and then take your gauge count. That will tell you if you need to adjust your needle size up or down from there! I’d also encourage you to check out our tutorial All About Gauge, which has tons of great information and helpful tips on what gauge is, why it’s important, and how to take an accurate count! And as always, you can reach out to us anytime either here in the comments, or if you’ve got more technical questions you can email us at customerservice@purlsoho.com!
Warmly,
Kelsey
I’ve completed knitting the hat. It’s time to “sew” the crown. I followed the Bind Off video. After clipping the yarn as in the video I saw where the pattern said to leave a 4 foot length of yarn. It’s not 4 foot. Would you please suggest how to correct this? Thank you.
Hi Malissa,
Thanks for reaching out! If your bind off tail is not long enough to sew the crow, instead you can use a separate length of yarn to sew up the crown!
I hope this helps!
Gianna
If certainty helps. Thank you. If it needs blocking is the project assembled first—minus the pom pom—or block the flat piece then sew together?
Hi Malisaa,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, I would recommend, blocking the hat as desired, and once the hat is dry, you can add the pom-pom!
Happy knitting!
Gianna