1185 Holly - Hat and Cowl Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Huntington Splash

Valley Yarns Holly is a lovely textured cowl and hat set knit in Huntington Splash. The set is knit in a textured Peaks and Valley stitch pattern and is perfect for gifting any time of year. Both pieces are knit in the round from the bottom up seamlessly. Valley Yarns Huntington Splash is a beautiful sock yarn that is exceptionally soft and machine-washable, making it fantastic for all kinds of accessories and garments. The Peaks and Valley stitch pattern is charted and written out.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes:
     Cowl: One Size
     Hat: XS (S, M, L)
Finished Measurements:
     Cowl:
       Circumference – 20”
       Height – 8”
     Hat:
       Circumference – 15 (16½, 18¾, 20¼)”
       Length – 8¼ (8½, 9¾, 9¾)”
Yarn Requirements: 1 hank Valley Yarns Huntington Splash (75% Superwash Merino Wool/ 25% Nylon; 100g/436yds) shown in 02 Caribbean Sea
Needles:
     US 3 (3.25mm) 16” circular for cowl and hat ribbing
     US 4 (3.50mm) 16” circular and DPNs for hat rise and crown
     US 6 (4.00mm) 16” circular to get gauge for the cowl
Gauge:
     24 sts and 32 rnds = 4” in Peaks and Valleys stitch pattern on US 6 (4.00mm), blocked
     26 sts and 34 rnds = 4” in Peaks and Valleys stitch pattern on US 4 (3.50mm), blocked
     32 sts and 36 rnds = 4” in k1, p1 rib stitch on US 3 (3.25mm)

This pattern was updated on 01/14/2022. View errata here. If you purchased the PDF version, the newest version is available in your pattern library.