Simple but effective colorwork in merino/mohair yields an eye-catching result in this hat and mitts set by Véronik Avery. The yarn’s soft halo gives the pieces an almost glowing appearance. The perfect project for experimenting with Piper’s ultra-sophisticated palette—both accessories together require just 1 skein of each color.

yarn
piper / one skein each:
laredo 613 (A)
coldspring 611 (B)
sweetwater 604 (C)
lone oak 612 (D)

Note: One skein of each color will make the hat and mitt set. If you would only like to make part of the set, you will need approximately these quantities: 30g of A, 10g each of B, C, and D for hat only; 20g of A, 8g each of B, C, and D for mitts only.

needles
16” circular in size US 3 / 3.25 mm
set dpns in sizes US 2 and 3 / 2.75 and 3.25 mm

gauge
hat: 26 sts and 32 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in color work pattern with larger needles, after blocking
mitts: 30 sts and 32 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in color work pattern with smaller needles, after blocking

skills required
Long-tail and backward loop cast ons (links provided), stranded color work (link to tutorial on color dominance provided), increasing, decreasing, working in the round. Charts only.