With a cozy folded hem and Wigeon’s soft touch, our Classic Hat + Mittens have a straightforward appeal and a simple beauty that are truly timeless.

The double thickness of the folded hem gives you extra warmth and security right where you need it most, keeping your ears warm and your hat in place and protecting your wrists from sneaky drafts and snowflakes, too.

If you haven’t knit a folded hem before, this is the perfect pattern for learning! These small projects let you practice on fewer stitches, and the crisp stitch definition of Wigeon makes it easy to see everything clearly. And of course, we have tutorials to walk you through every step!

Snowman-building, winter walks through the woods, or commuting… Wigeon’s 100% fine Falkland merino is soft enough that you’ll want to wear it everywhere and hardy enough for whatever winter brings.

Wigeon’s tidy spin and three even plies also mean that your hat and mittens will still be beautiful at the end of the season, warding off pills and holding their shape.

A beautiful no-fuss yarn for some wonderful no-fuss knitting… Cast on for a classic with your favorite color of Wigeon and enjoy the enduring charm of this lovely set!

Mittens originally designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson. Hat designed by Purl Soho designer, Gaby Bush.

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Materials

HAT

• 1 (1, 1, 2) ball(s) of Purl Soho’s Wigeon, 100% fine Falkland merino wool. Each ball is 359 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 255 (310, 359, 410) total yards required. We used the colors Orange Carmine, Whiskey Brown, and Gray Mist.
• US 3 (3.25 mm), 16-inch circular needles
• A set of US 3 double pointed needles
• A crochet hook and scrap yarn (for Provisional Cast On)
• Stitch markers, including one unique

MITTENS

• 1 (1, 1, 2) ball(s) of Purl Soho’s Wigeon, 100% fine Falkland merino wool. Each ball is 359 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 255 (310, 359, 430) total yards required. We used the colors Warm Ivory, Gulf Green and Gray Flint.
• A set of US 2 (3 mm) double pointed needles
• A set of US 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed needles
• A crochet hook  and scrap yarn (for Provisional Cast On and Thumb Hole)
• A stitch marker

To make both the Hat and Mittens, you will need 2 (2, 2, 3) balls of Wigeon; approximately 510 (620, 718, 820) yards required.

GAUGE

28 stitches and 36 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, on larger needles

28 stitches and 46 rounds = 4 inches in Cuff’s slip stitch pattern, on smaller needles

SIZES

HAT

Kid (Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

• Finished Circumference: 17¼ (19¼, 20½, 22¼) inches
• Finished Height: 7 (8, 8½, 9¼) inches

Samples: The Orange Carmine hat is the Kid size, and the Whiskey Brown and Gray Mist hats are Adult Small.

MITTENS

Kid (Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

• Finished Circumference at Palm: 6 (6¾, 7¾, 8½) inches
• Finished Length from Cuff to Tip: 9½ (10½, 10¾, 11½) inches, with instructions to modify

Samples: The Warm Ivory mittens are the Adult Small size; the Gulf Green ones are Adult Medium; and the Gray Flint are Adult Large.

NOTES

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

SLIP STITCHES

Slip all slipped stitches purlwise with yarn in back.

S2KP (SLIP SLIP KNIT PASS)

NOTE: For more information and a video tutorial, please visit purlsoho.com/create/slip-slip-knit
-pass-s2kp

Slip two stitches together knitwise, knit one, pass two slipped stitches over knit stitch and off needle.
[2 stitches decreased]

HAT PATTERN

CUFF

NOTE: For help with the Provisional Cast On, visit purlsoho.com/create/provisional-cast-on-video

With scrap yarn and circular needles, use a Provisional Cast On to cast on 120 (135, 144, 156) stitches.

Place unique marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Round 1: Knit to end of round.

Round 2: *K2, slip 1 (see Special Instructions), repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until piece measures 6 inches from cast-on edge, ending with Round 2.

HEM CUFF

NOTE: For additional help with this section, see the “Another Method: Start With a Provisional Cast On” section of our Knit Hem Tutorial at purlsoho.com/create/knit-hem

Fold cast-on edge up inside of Cuff, aligning cast-on edge with working stitches.

Slip provisional cast-on stitches onto double pointed needles, removing scrap yarn.

Holding outside working needle and inside cast-on needle parallel to each other, knit together 1 stitch from front needle with 1 stitch from back needle. Continue knitting working stitches together with cast-on stitches to end of round.

ADULT MEDIUM SIZE ONLY

Next Round: Make 1 right, knit to end of round. [145 stitches]

ADULT LARGE SIZE ONLY

Next Round: Knit 2 together (k2tog), knit to end of round. [155 stitches]

BODY

Knit in stockinette stitch, knitting every round, until piece measures 4¾ (5¼, 5½, 5¾) inches from
folded edge of Cuff, or 2¼ (2¾, 3, 3½) inches less than desired height.

CROWN

NOTE: Change to double pointed needles when necessary.

Set-Up Round: *K24 (27, 29, 31), place marker, repeat from * to end of round. [5 total markers, including end-of-round marker]

Decrease Round: *K1, slip, slip, knit (ssk), knit to 3 stitches before next marker, knit 2 together (k2tog), k1, slip marker, repeat from * to end of round. [10 stitches decreased]

Repeat Decrease Round every 3rd round 2 (3, 4, 4) more times, then every 2nd round 6 (7, 7, 8) times. [30 (25, 25, 25) stitches remain]

KID SIZE ONLY

Repeat Decrease Round one more time. [20 stitches remain]

Next Round: *K1, k2tog, k1, repeat from * to end of round. [15 stitches remain]

ADULT SIZES ONLY

Next Round: *K1, s2kp (see Special Instructions), k1, repeat from * to end of round. [15 stitches remain]

ALL SIZES

Cut yarn and thread tail onto a tapestry needle.

Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull taut, and bring tail to inside of Hat to weave in.

FINISHING

Weave in ends and gently wet block.

MITTENS PATTERN

CUFF

NOTE: For help with the Provisional Cast On, visit purlsoho.com/create/provisional-cast-on-video

With scrap yarn and smaller needles, use a Provisional Cast On to cast on 48 (54, 60, 66) stitches.

Place marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Round 1: Knit to end of round.

Round 2: *K2, slip 1 (see Special Instructions), repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until piece measures 6 inches from cast-on edge, ending with Round 2.

HEM CUFF

NOTE: For additional help with this section, see the “Another Method: Start With a Provisional Cast On” section of our Knit Hem Tutorial at purlsoho.com/create/knit-hem

Fold cast-on edge up inside of Cuff, aligning cast-on edge with working stitches.

Slip provisional cast-on stitches onto larger double pointed needles, removing scrap yarn.

Holding outside working needle and inside cast-on needle parallel to each other, knit together 1 stitch from front needle with 1 stitch from back needle. Continue knitting working stitches together with cast-on stitches to end of round.

WRIST

Changing to larger needles…

Decrease Round: *K6 (7, 8, 9), knit 2 together (k2tog), repeat from * to end of round. [42 (48, 54, 60) stitches remain]

Knit in stockinette stitch, knitting every round, until piece measures 5¾ (6, 6, 6¼) inches from folded edge of Cuff.

THUMB HOLE

RIGHT MITTEN ONLY

Next Round: K2 and cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in later. With scrap yarn, k6 (7, 8, 9). Re-join main yarn and knit to end of round.

LEFT MITTEN ONLY

Next Round: K35 (40, 45, 50) and cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in later. With scrap yarn, k6 (7, 8, 9).

Re-join main yarn and k1 to end of round.

PALM

Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 3 (3½, 3¾, 4) inches from Thumb Hole or ½ (1, 1¼, 1½) inch(es) less than desired finished length. [8¾ (9½, 9¾, 10¼) inches from folded edge of Cuff]

Mitten Top

Round 1: [K1, k2tog, k4 (5, 6, 7), slip slip knit (ssk), k4 (5, 6, 7), k2tog, k4 (5, 6, 7), ssk] 2 times. [34 (40, 46, 52) stitches remain]

Round 2: Knit to end of round.

Round 3: [K1, k2tog, k3 (4, 5, 6), ssk, k2 (3, 4, 5), k2tog, k3 (4, 5, 6), ssk] 2 times. [26 (32, 38, 44) stitches remain]

Round 4: Knit to end of round.

KID SIZE ONLY

Round 5: [K1, k2tog, k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1, ssk] 2 times. [18 stitches remain]

Round 6: [K1, k2tog, k4, ssk] 2 times. [14 stitches remain]

Cut yarn and thread it through the remaining stitches.

ADULT SMALL, MEDIUM, + LARGE SIZES ONLY

Round 5: [K1, k2tog, k – (3, 4, 5), ssk, k – (1, 2, 3), k2tog, k – (3, 4, 5), ssk] 2 times. [ – (24, 30, 36) stitches remain]

Round 6: Knit to end of round.

ADULT SMALL SIZE ONLY

Round 7: [K1, k2tog, k2, slip slip knit pass (s2kp, see Special Instructions), k2, ssk] 2 times. [16 stitches
remain]

Round 8: [K1, k2tog, k3, ssk] 2 times. [12 stitches remain]

ADULT MEDIUM SIZE ONLY

Round 7: [K1, k2tog, k3, ssk, k2tog, k3, ssk] 2 times. [22 stitches remain]

Round 8: Knit to end of round.

Round 9: [K1, k2tog, k1, ssk, k2tog, k1, ssk] 2 times. [14 stitches remain]

ADULT LARGE SIZE ONLY

Round 7: [K1, k2tog, k4, ssk, k1, k2tog, k4, ssk] 2 times. [28 stitches remain]

Round 8: Knit to end of round.

Round 9: [K1, k2tog, k3, s2kp, k3, ssk] 2 times. [20 stitches remain]

Round 10: Knit to end of round.

Round 11: [K1, k2tog, k5, ssk] 2 times. [16 stitches remain]

Round 12: [K1, k2tog, k3, ssk] 2 times. [12 stitches remain]

ALL SIZES

Cut yarn and thread tail onto a tapestry needle.

Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull taut, and bring tail to inside of Mitten to weave in.

THUMB

NOTE: For additional help with this section, check out our How-To photos in the Pick Up For The Thumb section of our original Classic Mittens pattern at purlsoho.com/create/lauras-loop-classic-mittens

Slip the 6 (7, 8, 9) stitches below Thumb Hole scrap yarn onto a double pointed needle.

Slip the 6 (7, 8, 9) stitches above the scrap yarn onto another double pointed needle.

Remove scrap yarn.

Next Round: Joining yarn and adding a third double pointed needle as you work, knit lower 6 (7, 8, 9) stitches, pick up 1 stitch at left side of Thumb Hole, spin Mitten and knit upper 6 (7, 8, 9) stitches, pick up 1 stitch at right side of Thumb Hole, place marker and join for working in the round. [14 (16, 18, 20) total stitches]

Knit in stockinette stitch until Thumb measures 2 (2, 2¼, 2½) inches, or ¼ inch less than desired finished length.

Decrease Round: [K1, k2tog, k2 (3, 4, 5), ssk] 2 times. [10 (12, 14, 16) stitches remain]

ADULT MEDIUM + ADULT LARGE SIZES ONLY

Decrease Round: [K1, k2tog, k – (–, 2, 3), ssk] 2 times. [ – (–, 10, 12) stitches remain]

ALL SIZES

Cut yarn and thread tail onto a tapestry needle.

Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull taut, and bring tail to inside of Thumb to weave in.

Make another Mitten, following Thumb Hole instructions for the other hand.

FINISHING

Weave in ends, gently block your Mittens, and you’re done!