The Winter Moonlight Set

I have to crochet a beanie and mitt/scarf set at least once a year. Making these cute little sets is definitely one of my favorite things to crochet! This year I decided to go with something solid and neutral colored. The Winter Moonlight Set has to be my new fave so far!

I new exactly what stitch I wanted to use for this set from the get go. I’ve only ever worked this stitch in rows so it was fun to design with it in the round and a bit of a challenge to figure out how I wanted to decrease it since technically there is no easy way to do that with this stitch repeat. I think it worked out beautifully though and I’m happy with the result. Both the mittens and the beanie are worked from the bottom up. You will begin with the ribbing before moving onto the main body of the pattern. Once you get past the ribbing you will be working the rounds in turned rounds. SO join with a Sl St, Ch 1 and don’t forget to TURN! Very important to the integrity of the stitch!

I used Lion Brand Color Theory yarn. If you haven’t tried it yet, you should! Lots of pretty colors and the texture is nice and soft. I used the color Moonbeam for mine but there are a bunch to chose from! You can check them out here. The Winter Moonlight Set is available as a kit with Lion Brand as well. You get all the yarn you need plus a free copy of the PDF digital download. Be sure to grab one for the best deal!

This set is designed to fit the average adult woman’s head and hands but if you want to make some adjustments for kids/teens then that’s pretty easy to do. Just remove ribbing rows in multiples of 3 compared to what is listed in the pattern below, until it’s the size you want. If you happen to need anything bigger just add rows to the ribbing in multiples of 3. If you need your mittens longer just add as many rounds as you want before beginning the decrease rounds. Same goes for the beanie, if you want it longer or shorter just add or remove rounds before decreasing.

If you like this set be sure to check out some of my others!

Links:

• You can find The Winter Moonlight Set as a kit with Lion Brand Yarn! The kit comes with enough yarn to make your mittens and beanie plus a free copy of the PDF digital download! You can even customize your yarn color!

• Save The Winter Moonlight Set for later on Ravelry or give it a heart to support me so I can keep giving you free patterns! You can also purchase the printable low cost ad-free version of the pattern.

• The Winter Moonlight Set is also available in my Etsy shop! You can purchase the low cost ad-free printable PDF.

Description:

The Winter Moonlight Set will keep you cozy through all the chilly days. This kit includes both the beanie and mitten pattern. They feature a stretchy ribbing for a comfy fit and a beautiful textured stitch repeat. The beanie has a nice slouch to it and looks perfect with an added pompom.

Materials:

• Worsted Weight (4) yarn, Lion Brand Color Theory in Moonlight, 3 skeins or 615 yards

• I/5.5mm Crochet Hook

• Scissors

• Needle

• Stitch Markers (optional)

• Pompom Maker (optional)

Gauge:

15 Sts in pattern repeat by 11 rows= 4×4”

Sizes:

One Size Only. Fits the average adult woman’s head and hands.

Finished Measurements:

Notes:

• Both the beanie and mittens are worked from the bottom up starting at the ribbing.

• You will Sl St to join and TURN after every round.

• You can easily make your beanie and mittens longer or shorter by adding or removing as many rounds as you want before you begin the decrease rounds. Take into account the yardage change if you adjust.

• If you want to adjust the beanie for a smaller head remove ribbing rows in multiples of 3. The same applies for the mittens.

• The mitten pattern is the exact same for both your left and right hand.

• When you get to the main stitch/pattern repeat you will be working the [Sc, Hdc, Dc] all into the same Sc St. However, when you get to the decrease rounds the [Sc, Hdc, Dc] will not always be worked into the Sc from the round below.

• Work your first [Sc, Hdc, Dc] of the round into the same Sc that you joined and chained 1 in.

• To sew the top of your beanie/mittens closed, thread the tail through your needle and work it through the front/outer loops only all the way around. Pull tight to close and then thread the tail to the inside of your hat. Weave in and out of Sts a few times to secure.

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms):

Fsc- Foundation Single Crochet

Sc- Single Crochet

Ch- Chain

BLO- Back Loop Only

St(s)- Stitch(es)

Sl St- Slip Stitch

RS- Right Side

Hdc- Half Double Crochet

Dc- Double Crochet

Sk- Skip

Sc2tog- Single Crochet 2 Together (decrease)

SM- Stitch Marker

Pattern:

Beanie-

Row 1: 26 Fsc, turn. (26 Sc) Alternatively, you can Ch 27, work 1 Sc into the second Ch from the hook and across for 26 Sc.

Rows 2-81: Ch 1, 1 Sc in first St, 1 Sc (BLO) in each St across until 1 remains, 1 Sc in last, turn.

Fold your ribbing in half and Sl St the first and last row together working through the outer loops only. Turn your ribbing RS out so that the seam is now on the inside. You will now be working Round 1 of the beanie into the ends of the ribbing rows.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 1 Sc into the end of each ribbing row around, Sl St to the first Sc to join, turn. (81 Sc)

Rounds 2-15: Ch 1, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into first St, Sk 2 Sts, *[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into next St, Sk 2 Sts*, repeat from * to * around, join with a Sl St, turn. (81 Sts)

We will now be decreasing. Take note of the changed skipped Sts.

Round 16: Ch 1, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into first St, Sk 2 Sts, *[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next St, Sk 3 Sts, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next St, Sk 2 Sts* repeat from * to * around until 3 Sts remain, Sk final 3 Sts, Sl St to join, turn. (69 Sts)

Round 17: Ch 1, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into first St, Sk 2 Sts, *[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next St, Sk 3 Sts, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next St, Sk 2 Sts* repeat from * to * around, Sl St to join, turn. (60 Sts)

Round 18: Repeat Round 16. (51 Sts)

Round 19: Ch 1, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into first St, Sk 2 Sts, *[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next St, Sk 3 Sts, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next St, Sk 2 Sts* repeat from * to * around until 5 Sts remain, Sk 2 Sts, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next, Sk final 2 Sts, Sl St to join, turn. (45 Sts)

Round 20: Repeat Round 17. (39 Sts)

Round 21: Ch 1, 1 Sc in first, Sc2tog in remaining Sts around, Sl St to join, turn. (20 Sc)

Round 22: Ch 1, Sc2tog around, Sl St to join, (10 Sc)

Fasten off, leave a long tail to sew shut. I like to thread the tail through my needle and work it through the front/outer loops only all the way around. Pull tight to close and then thread the tail to the inside of your hat. Weave in and out of Sts a few times to secure.

Fold brim over. Add optional pompom to the top of your beanie.

Mittens (make 2)-

Row 1: 12 Fsc, turn. (12 Sc) Alternatively, you can Ch 13, work 1 Sc into the second Ch from the hook and across for 12 Sc.

Rows 2-30: Ch 1, 1 Sc in first St, 1 Sc (BLO) in each St across until 1 remains, 1 Sc in last, turn.

Fold your ribbing in half and Sl St the first and last row together working through the outer loops only. Turn your ribbing RS out so that the seam is now on the inside. You will now be working Round 1 of the mittens into the ends of the ribbing rows.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 1 Sc into the end of each ribbing row around, Sl St to the first Sc to join, turn. (30 Sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into first St, Sk 2 Sts, *[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into next St, Sk 2 Sts*, repeat from * to * around, Sl St to join, turn. (30 Sts)

Round 3: Ch 1, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into first St, Sk 1 St, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next St, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in following St, Sk 2 Sts, *[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into next St, Sk 2 Sts* repeat from * to * around, Sl St to join, turn. (33 Sts)

Rounds 4-8: Repeat Round 2. (33 Sts)

Round 9: Ch 1, 1 Sc in first St, Ch 6, Sk 5 Sts, [1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next, Sk 2 Sts, *[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next, Sk 2 Sts* repeat from * to * around, Sl St to join, turn. (27 Sts and 6 Ch)

Round 10: Ch 1, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in first St, Sk 2 Sts, *[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into next St, Sk 2 Sts*, repeat from * to * around, when you reach the Ch 6 Sp, work into the indicated Ch like you would a normal St, Sl St to join, turn. Note- You’re working the first set of Sts in the first Ch and the second set of Sts in the 4th Ch.

Rounds 11-18: Repeat Round 2.

Round 19: Ch 1, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in first St, Sk 2 Sts, *[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next, Sk 3 Sts, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next, Sk 2 Sts* repeat from * to * around until 4 Sts remain, Sk 2 Sts, 1 Sc in next, Sk last St, Sl St to join, turn. (28 Sts)

Round 20: Ch 1, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in first St, Sk 2 Sts, *[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next, Sk 3 Sts**, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next, Sk 2 Sts* repeat from * to * around, ending last repeat at **, Sl St to join, turn. (24 Sts)

Round 21: Repeat Round 2.

Round 22: Ch 1, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in first St, Sk 2 Sts, *[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next, Sk 3 Sts, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next, Sk 2 Sts* repeat from * to * around, Sl St to join, turn. (21 Sts)

Round 23: Repeat Round 2.

Round 24: Ch 1, Sc2tog around until 1 St remains, 1 Sc in last, Sl St to join, turn. (11 Sc)

Round 25: Repeat Round 24. (6 Sc)

Fasten off, leave long tail to sew shut.

Thumb-

Join yarn with a Sl St to the thumb hole opening in the lower right corner St where the green SM is in Photo 6. You will be working 1 set of Sts (1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc) into each spot where there is a SM in the photo.

Round 1: Ch 1, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in same St as join, Sk 2 Sts and work [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in next St (where second SM is), work another set [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] in the left hand side of the thumb hole where the 3rd SM is, and 2 more sets of [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] along the top where the 4th and 5th SM are, Sl St to join, turn. (15 Sts)

Rounds 2-6: Ch 1, [1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into first St, Sk 2 Sts, *[1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 1 Dc] into next St, Sk 2 Sts*, repeat from * to * around, Sl St to join, turn.

Round 7: Ch 1, Sc2tog around, 1 Sc in last St, Sl St to join. (8 Sc)

Fasten off, leave a tail to sew shut.

Weave in all ends.

 

 

CODE: MOONLIGHT