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Fox Trail Hat + Mittens
MATERIALS
HAT
- 1 (2, 2, 2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Wild Donegal, 100% merino wool yarn. Each skein of this chunky/bulky-weight yarn is 139 yards/100 grams; approximately 95 (155, 205, 260) total yards required. We used Copper Spice and Heirloom White.
- US 6 (4 mm), 12- or 16-inch circular knitting needles OR 32-inch circular needles for Magic Loop
- US 8 (5 mm), 12- or 16-inch circular needles OR 32-inch circular needles for Magic Loop
- A set of US 8 double pointed needles, if not using Magic Loop
- A cable stitch holder
- Stitch markers, including one unique
MITTENS
- 1 (1, 2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Wild Donegal, 100% merino wool yarn. Each skein of this chunky/bulky-weight yarn is 139 yards/100 grams; approximately 101 (139, 165) total yards required. We used Copper Spice and Heirloom White.
- A set of US 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles OR 32-inch circular knitting needles for Magic Loop
- A set of US 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles OR 32-inch circular needles for Magic Loop
- A cable stitch holder
- Stitch markers, including one unique
- Smooth scrap yarn in a similar weight
NOTE: We used every last yard for the Adult Small mittens and suggest ordering an extra skein if you are making this size. If you don’t end up needing it, you can return unwound yarn for a refund within 30 days of purchase, or within 6 months, for store credit. Our Return Policy has all the details!
ADDITIONAL NOTE: To make a Kid (Adult Small, Adult Large) hat-and-mittens set you’ll need 2 (3, 4) skeins of Wild Donegal. For the Adult Large set, keep your 4th skein wound until you’re sure you’ll need it… It’s very close!
GAUGE
19½ stitches and 25½ rounds = 4 inches in Fox Trail Cable Pattern (see Notes) on larger needles
20 stitches and 24 rounds = 4 inches in 3×1 Rib on smaller needles
16 stitches and 25 rounds = 4 inches in reverse stockinette stitch on larger needles (for Mittens only)
SIZES
HAT
Baby (Kid, Adult Small, Adult Large)
To fit head circumference of 13–16 (17–19, 20–22, 23–25) inches
- Finished Circumference: 13 (16¼,19½, 22¾) inches
- Finished Height: 8 (10½,1 1½, 12½) inches (uncuffed)
- Finished Height: 6 (8½, 9½, 10½) inches (cuffed)
MITTENS
Kid (Adult Small, Adult Large)
- Finished Circumference: 6¾ (7¾, 8¾) inches, comfortably stretching up 1½ inches
- Finished Height: 9¼ (9¾,10¾) inches
Samples: The Copper Spice set is Kid size, and the Heirloom White set is Adult Small size.
Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Hiromi Glover. See even more of Hiromi’s work on her Instagram!
- First published: September 2025
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