The sumptuously warm Whitfell DK baby Alpaca lends itself beautifully to this richly textured pattern. The hood is perfect for keeping you warm and cosy while adding a touch of whimsy to your outfit. The mittens are warm and toasty with a deeply textured upper giving way to a comfortable and practical palm knitting in stocking stitch. With a range of sizes this is the perfect knitted set for all the family.

Materials

Eden Cottage Yarn Whitfell (DK; 100% baby Alpaca; 100m / 109yds per 50g skein)

Shade: Misty Woods; 5 x 50g skein (MC)

Yardage note: Toddler set requires approx. 2 skeins (100g) and child set requires approx. 3 skeins (150g)

Needles and Accessories

3.75mm (US 5) DPNs or circular needle for magic loop; 80cm / 32in length (or size required to attain correct gauge)

4mm (US 6) DPNs or circular needle for magic loop; 80cm / 32in length (or size required to attain correct gauge)

4mm (US 6) straight needles or circular needles for hat

Scissors

Stitch marker

Large safety pin

Tapestry needle.

Sizes

Hat Sizes: Toddler (Child, Adult S, Adult L)

To fit approximate head circumference: 46-49 cm (50-53, 55– 59, 61 – 65)cm / 18-19 ( 19.5 – 21, 21.5 – 23, 24 – 25.5)in

Mitten Sizes:

Toddler (Child/Adult S, Adult L)

Please note that toddler size is without thumbs

To fit 14 – 16 (16 – 18, 18 – 20)cm / 5.5 – 6.25 (6.25 – 7, 7 – 8)in

Finished length 12 (17, 23) cm / 4.75 (6.75, 9)in

Finished circumference 17.5 (18, 21cm) / 6.75 (8, 8.25)

Gauge

48 sts and 25 rows to 10cm (4in) over bramble stitch on 4mm needles after gentle blocking

21 sts and 23 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch on 4mm needles after gentle blocking