Black and White Houndstooth Hat and Gloves Set

Black and White Houndstooth Hat and Gloves Set

Materials

• Yarn: Bulky weight yarn in black and white (approx. 150g white, 150g black)
• Needles: 5.5 mm (US 9) circular needles, 5.5 mm (US 9) double-pointed needles for gloves
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Pom-pom maker

Gauge

12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• k = knit
• p = purl
• rnd = round
• st = stitch
• co = cast on
• k2tog = knit two together

Instructions

Hat

1. With black yarn, co 60 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker for beginning of rnd.
2. Work in k1, p1 rib for 2 inches.
3. Switch to white yarn and begin houndstooth pattern:
   • Rnd 1: *k1 black, k1 white; repeat from * to end of round.
   • Rnd 2: *k1 white, k1 black; repeat from * to end of round.
   Continue in this pattern for 8 inches.
4. Begin decreases:
   • Rnd 1: *k2tog, k2; repeat from * to end.
   • Rnd 2: knit all stitches.
   • Rnd 3: *k2tog, k1; repeat from * to end.
   • Rnd 4: knit all stitches.
   • Rnd 5: k2tog across.
5. Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches, pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in ends.
6. Make a pom-pom with black yarn and attach to the top of the hat.

Gloves

1. With black yarn, co 40 stitches on double-pointed needles. Divide stitches evenly among 4 needles. Join in the round.
2. Work in k1, p1 rib for 2 inches.
3. Switch to white yarn and work 3 inches in stockinette stitch (knit all rnds).
4. Switch to black yarn and knit 2 inches more.
5. Thumb hole:
   • Knit 10 stitches, place the next 10 stitches on a stitch holder, continue knitting to the end of the round.
   • Continue knitting in the round for 2 more inches.
   • Return the 10 thumb stitches to needles, pick up and knit 2 stitches from hand. Knit for 1 inch in black yarn.
   • Decrease and bind off for glove and thumb tips when desired length is reached.
6. Repeat for the second glove.

Enjoy your new stylish hat and gloves set!