Brushing is the hottest knitting trend right now!

The Fredag hat and mittens are intentionally chunky, with their surface brushed heavily to achieve an extra fluffy texture. 
Both are also knitted tightly to create a thick fabric that keeps the wind at bay.
Using large needles, both hat and the mittens can be finished in a single evening. Believe it or not, the hat takes only takes a few hours – like a Friday (’fredag’ in Swedish) night and a couple of good movies, and the mittens max 2 hours.
 Both the hat and the mittens are worked from the top down so they are started from the crown or fingertips. The reason for this direction is in the increases: with chunky yarn, the shape looks better with increases rather than decreases. You can also try the hat on as you knit to decide on your preferred height.
You can switch up the yarn, but note that the hat and the mittens require multiple strands: the entire hat is worked with 4 strands held together, while the fold and lining use only 2 strands. This way, the fold over the ears won’t be overly thick. The entire mittens are worked with 3 strands held together, while the lining use only 1 strand. That’s how the edge looks extra cool, when the fabric continues on the edge.

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Fredag Hat

Sizes: S (M) L 
Finished circumference: 47 (51) 54.5 cm / 16 (20.5) 21.75”
To fit for head circumference for approx. 54 (57) 60 cm / 21.5 (22.75) 24”
Pictured is size S. 

WHAT YOU NEED
Yarn: 150 (150) 150 g of Sandnes Garn Ballerina Chunky Mohair (77 % mohair, 
18 % wool, 5 % nylon – 135 m / 50 g), color Blossom (4213) and 50 (60) 75 g of Sandnes Garn Borstet Alpakka (96 % alpaca, 4 % nylon – 110 m / 50 g), color Blossom (4213).
Most of the hat is worked holding 4 strands together (3 mohair strands and 1 alpaca strand). The linings are worked holding 2 strands together (1 mohair strand and 1 alpaca strand).

Needles: 6.5 mm (US10.5) DPNs and circular needle (40 cm / 16”).

Gauge: 11 sts x 16 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette st.

Technique: The hat is worked from the crown down to the forehead. The edge is folded inwards, with the wrong sides facing each other and sewn with a tapestry needle.
Finally, the edge is folded double, creating 2 heavier and 2 lighter layers around the ears.

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Fredag Mittens

Sizes: S/M (L)
Length 23 cm / 9.25”,
width 10 (11.5) cm / 4 (4.5)” brushed.
Pictured is size S/M. 

WHAT YOU NEED
Yarn: 75 (80) g of Sandnes Garn Borstet Alpakka (96 % alpaca, 4 % nylon, 110 m / 
50 g), color Blossom (4213), and 30 (30) g of Sandnes Garn Ballerina Chunky Mohair (77 % mohair, 18 % wool 5 % nylon, 130 m / 50), color Blossom (4213).
The mittens are worked with triple-stranded yarn, holding 2 strands of alpaca and 1 strand of mohair together.

Needles: 6 mm (US10) DPNs. 

Gauge: 12 stitches x 19 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette st.

Technique: The mittens are worked from the fingertips down to the wrists using triple-stranded yarn. The wrist lining is worked with a single strand. Finally, the wrist lining is folded inwards, with the wrong sides facing, and sewn in place. The mittens are brushed to achieve a fluffy surface.

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The pattern is in English.
Ohje on englanniksi, ei suomeksi.