Closer to Our Heads & Hands set

This pattern includes both an ‘under the bonnet’ cap (yarn held double) AND period inspired muffatees (yarn held single) with bows.

This set matches the Closer to Our Hearts Sontag pattern (seen in images).

under the bonnet cap

yarn:

Plötulopi – Unspun Icelandic by Ístex; DK / 8 ply; 100% Icelandic; 328yds (300m) / 100g

approximate yarn amounts (yarn held double):

(Jasper) - 1 plate; 40g; 132yds / 120m

needles:

5.0mm (us no 8) straights or circulars

gauge: 6 sts x 8 rows = 2in/5cm

measured over stockinette stitch

approximate finished size:

Worked as suggested, this will fit many sized heads - 29.5in / (width) x 8.5in / (height at widest part)

additional tools:

needle to weave in ends, approximately 2 yds/m of 1 - 2 in / 2.5 - 5 cm silk/wool/cotton ribbon (depending on how much bow you would like at each side)

muffatees

approximate yarn amounts (yarn held single):

(Jasper) - 1 plate; 28 - 30g; 99yds / 90m

needles:

3.75mm (us no 5) DPNs or circulars to your preference

gauge: 10 sts x 15 rows = 2in/5cm

measured over stockinette stitch

approximate finished size:

6.5 (7.5, 8.5) in/ 19cm hand circumference; change needles sizes to change circumference

additional tools:

needle to weave in ends, stich marker, stitch holder, approximately 2 yds/m of 0.5in / 1cm wide silk/wool/cotton ribbon