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How-to:

knit

purl

cast on

bind off

slip knot

knit 2 together

yarn over

make 1

For more knitting instruction get:

The Knitting Experience by Sally Melville

This lightly felted hat and mitten set was knit in the quiet hours of a new foreign exchange student's first weeks in frosty Norway, before the cold and the friends set in. Designed to be knit in flat pieces that are hand sewn together, you can see why Nicole is smiling—it's easy, quick, and just what she wanted!

For best results, knit odd rows and purl even rows. (For quicker or easier, and thicker knitting, knit all rows.)

You will need:

• about 2-3 skeins of bulky 100% wool yarn
• Size 13 needles
• Contrast yarn for seaming

Norge Earflap Hat
Cast on 6 stitches. This is the top of hat.

Row 2
Purl 1, make 1, purl to last stitch, make 1, purl 1.

Row 3
Knit 1, make 1, knit to last stitch, make 1, knit 1.

Row 4
Purl 1, make 1, purl to last stitch, make 1, purl 1.

Row 5-22
odd rows
Knit 1, make 1, knit to end of row.
even rows
Purl 1, make 1, purl to end of row.

Row 23-42, or until piece measures 10" (11" if felting)
Knit odd rows, purl even rows.

For the left-side of head:
Row 43 Knit.
Row 44 Cast off 12 stitches, purl to end.
Row 45 Cast off 7 stitches, knit to end (14 stitches remaining).
For the right-side of head:
Row 43 Cast off 12 stitches, knit to end.
Row 45 Cast off 7 stitches, purl to end (14 stitches remaining).

(For KNIT ONLY option, do both sides identical: Row 43 Knit. Row 44 Cast off 12 stitches, knit to end. Row 45 Cast off 7 stitches, knit to end.)

Ear Flap
Knit odd rows and purl even rows until remaining 14 stitches measure 1". End with an purl row

Next 8 Rows
Odd rows Knit 1, Knit 2 together, knit to end.
Even rows Purl 1, Purl 2 together, purl to end.

Next 2 Rows
Knit 2, cast off 1, knit 2 together.
Purl 2, cast off 1, purl 2 together (2 stitches remaining).

Thread a length of yarn as long as your full arm-span through the last 2 loops, keeping ends even, and remove the knitting needle. Make tie as described below.

Make second side of hat.

Sew
Put pieces wrong sides together. Whip stitch the pieces together with a contrast color, sewing from right to left, always drawing the needle up through the fabric, with the bulk of the fabric below the sewing edge. Keep stitches rather loose, so the fabric edges will open up and lay flat. If you will be felting, be especially careful not to sew too tightly. Repeat this stitch in the opposite direction if you prefer "X's."

You may want to add a single crocheted edging all around the opening in a contrast color, like Nicole has done in the photo.

Tassel Ties
Using a crochet hook, chain the strands until they measure at least 2 inches for each ear flap, and about 4 inches for hat top. Knot and make tassel.

Felt.



Norge flat mittens
Knit odd rows, purl even rows.

SIDE ONE
Cast on 11 stitches.
Knit & purl 10 rows.
Cast on 2 stitches.

Row 11
Knit 1, make 1, knit to end.

Row 12
Purl. Cast on 7 stitches (21 stitches).

Row 13-18
Knit & purl.

Row 19
Cast off 8 stitches, knit to end (13 stitches remaining).

Row 20-
Purl & knit, or until 4 1/4" (5" if felting) have been knit since thumb cast-off.

Closing Fingertips
beginning with a knit row, knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to 3 stitches from end, knit 2 together, knit 1. Continue until 5 stitches remain.

Draw yarn through remaining stitches and tie off.

Make other side of mitten.


SIDE TWO
Cast on 11 stitches.
Knit & purl 9 rows.
Cast on 2 stitches.

Row 10
Purl 1, make 1, purl to end.

Row 11
Knit. Cast on 7 stitches (21 stitches).

Row 12-17
Purl & knit.

Row 18
Cast off 8 stitches, purl to end (13 stitches remaining).

Row 19-
Purl & knit, until 4 1/4" (5" if felting) have been knit since thumb cast-off.

Closing Fingertips
beginning with a knit row, knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to 3 stitches from end, knit 2 together, knit 1. Continue until 5 stitches remain.

Draw yarn through remaining stitches and tie off.

Make one more of each mitten side.


Sew
Put pieces wrong sides together. Whip stitch the pieces together with a contrast color, sewing from right to left, always drawing the needle up through the fabric, with the bulk of the fabric below the sewing edge. Keep stitches rather loose, so the fabric edges will open up and lay flat. Be especially careful not to sew too tightly if you will be felting your project. Repeat this stitch in the opposite direction if you prefer "X's."

You may want to add a single crocheted edging all around the opening in a contrast color.

Tassel Ties
Thread a length of yarn as long as your full arm-span through the 2 loops at the cuff. Using a crochet hook, chain the strands until they measure 3 inches for each mitten cuff. Knot and make tassel.

Felt.