Leeward Hat and Mitts eBook

The Leeward fingerless mitts are an easy and quick project featuring Lena’s crochet cable technique. This design showcases a simple cable with two different twists - perfect for learning the technique - using the simplest crochet stitches: single crochet and its variations (esc, fsc).

The Leeward Hat is a perfect companion to the Leeward Mitts. However, it’s recommended to start with the mitts first to familiarize yourself with the technique, as the hat introduces a more complex variation of the cables combined with short rows.

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo; sport weight; 335 yds / 306 m per 100 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino Wool, Cape Cod Gray colorway AR429
• Hook: U.S. 7 (4.5 mm)
• Yarn needle to weave in ends
• Stitch markers

GAUGE FOR SWATCH

20 sts and 18 rows = 4″ (10 cm) worked in ribbing st patt only, after blocking

MEASUREMENTS & YARDAGE

The measurements below are for the fabric in its unstretched state. The single crochet ribbing is very stretchy and will fit most sizes comfortably. The hat is shown in the photos worn over a 21¼″ (54 cm) head circumference.

Short mitts

• Circumference: 6⅞″ (17.5 cm)
• Length: 6⅛″ (15.5 cm)
• Yardage: 32 g, 107 yds (98 m)

Long mitts

• Circumference: 6⅞″ (17.5 cm)
• Length: 8½″ (21.5 cm)
• Yardage: 43 g, 144 yds (132 m)

Hat

• Circumference: 18½″ (47 cm)
• Length: 8⅞″ (22.5 cm)
• Yardage: 60 g, 201 yds (184 m)

One skein of Arroyo is sufficient to complete either a pair of short mitts with a matching Leeward hat or two pairs of mitts (one short and one long).