Astra Hat and Cowl

Perfect for fast gift knitting, the Astra hat comes in four sizes and the matching cowl is easily adjusted for a custom ft. Choose contrasting colours, create a gradient or bold variation with speckles or solids, or have some fun and use up your favourite DK leftovers for the slip-stitch two-colour section. Team up this enjoyable pattern with the attaching Astra mitts for a cosy, coordinating set that the whole family will love.

Gauge: 21 sts and 40 rounds = 4"/10 cm in Astra Slip Stitch pattern in the round, blocked.

HAT SIZES
To fit head circumference: 18 (20, 22, 24)??/46, (51, 56, 61) cm
Length: 7.75 (8.5, 9.25, 10)?g/20, (21.5, 23.5, 25.5) cm

YARN
DK weight/8-ply
C1: 100 (110, 120, 130) yd/92 (101, 110, 119) m
C2: 35 (40, 45, 50) yd/32 (37, 42, 46) m
Pom-Pom: 70 yd/64 m

NEEDLES
US 6/4 mm DPNs or circular needles for small circumference knitting, or size required to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
10 (11, 12, 13) stitch markers
tapestry needle, pom-pom maker

COWL
Circumference: 27?g/68.5 cm
Width: 8.5?g/21.5 cm

YARN
DK weight/8-ply
C1: 180 yd/165 m
C2: 120 yd/110 m

NEEDLES
US 6/4 mm DPNs or circular needles for small circumference knitting, or size required to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
tapestry needle