I want to tell you the story of my next Among Stones pattern, the Basanite Set (hat and mittens).

A couple of years ago I begin knitting with this yarn, Quince & Co ‘Puffin’. It’s a very distinctive yarn, very chunky with a light twist so it almost feels close to knitting roving. It’s so fat and bouncy as you’re knitting it creates beautiful chunky well rounded stitches. As you can see this is just amazing in garter stitch, the stitches are almost sculptural! I loved this particular slip stitch herringbone pattern. I began working a sleeveless vest using the same combination of patterns. The back was in garter stitch and the front edges had the herringbone pattern. I didn’t like it though, it just didn’t lie quite right. So it sat unfinished for a year! But I loved the yarn and stitches too much not to use it.

This time around though I used it to much better effect. The herringbone pattern has got a very ‘drawing in’ effect. I wanted to use this effectively. By knitting the hat and gloves from side to side the herringbone can form the wrist and head bands to create a snug fit and the sculptural effect of the garter can be seen in it’s full glory. Due to the bulky nature of the yarn you’ll find that these knit up really, really fast. So good for those speedy gifts when you need them. The buttons are decorative to close the flat panel and don’t use buttonholes.

Here are the full pattern details:

HAT SIZES

To fit head up to circumference: 22 (25)” / 56 (63.5) cm

2-3” / 5-7.5 cm negative ease recommended.

Length from crown to base: 7 (7.25)”  / 18 (18.5) cm

Finished Band Circumference: 19.25 (22.5)” / 49 (57) cm

MITTEN SIZE

Hand Circumference: 7.5”/19 cm

Wrist Circumference: 6.5” / 16.5 cm with 1” / 2.5cm flap

MATERIALS

Yarn

Hat: Quince & Co ‘Puffin’ (100% Wool; 112yds/102m per 100g skein); Color: Birds Egg (106); 1 (1) skein.

Mittens: Quince & Co ‘Puffin’ (100% Wool; 112yds/102m per 100g skein); Color: Birds Egg (106); 1 skein.

Needles & Notions

Size 11 US/8mm needles

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, crochet hook (approx. size of needle)

Hat: 2 buttons approx. 1” / 2.5 cm diam.

Mittens: 4 buttons approx. 1” / 2.5 cm diam.

GAUGE

11 sts and 26 rows = 4″/10cm in garter stitch

15 sts and 30 rows = 4″/10cm in slipped stitch pattern stitch

Do you want to join our Among Stones KAL next month? There’s voting on currently on my Stolen Stitches board to see what pattern we’ll start with. Go vote here!