Men’s hat, mitts & scarf set

We all know that men can be fussy when it comes to winter warmers, but they're sure to love this matching crocheted set. The hat, scarf and fingerless gloves all feature a rib-like effect that is created by working into just the back loops of each row. This gives a narrow, stretchy fabric with ridges. LK designer Lesley chose to work the hat and the mittens sideways so the ridges form long subtle stripes. We've opted for a deep and dramatic colourway but there are also some neutral options in this yarn if your man prefers something more subtle.

NOTE: worked side to side in one piece, with additional circle to fill gap at crown. Turning ch does not count as st
Using 4mm hook, make 61 ch
❑ Foundation row: 1dc in second ch from hook, dc to end. 60 sts Working into back loops only, cont as folls:
❑ Row 1: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 58 sts, sl st in next st, turn. 59 sts
❑ Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in first dc, dc to end. 58 sts
❑ Row 3: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 56 sts, sl st in next st, turn. 57 sts
❑ Row 4: as Row 2. 56 sts
❑ Row 5: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 54 sts, sl st in next st, turn. 55 sts
❑ Row 6: as Row 2. 54 sts
❑ Row 7: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 52 sts, sl st in next st, turn. 53 sts
❑ Row 8: as Row 2. 52 sts
❑ Row 9: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 50 sts, sl st in next st, turn. 51 sts
❑ Row 10: as Row 2. 50 sts
❑ Row 11: 1dc in each st to the end of the row including sts left unworked on prev rows. 60 sts in total
❑ Row 12: dc to end
❑ Rep these 12 rows seven more times

❑ Sl st in back loop of end ch on Row 1
❑ Join to base row: 1dc into back loops of row just worked and ch loop of Foundation row
❑ Fasten off

❑ Rejoin yarn to crown, work 1dc in each row end (15 sts) and join with sl st to make a circle
❑ Rows 1-2: 1ch, * dc2tog, rep from * to last st, 1dc, join with a sl st
❑ Fasten off Sew up small hole at centre of hat

NOTE: worked side to side with thumb worked at end The turning chain does not count as a stitch Using 4mm hook, make 56 ch

❑ Foundation row: 1dc in second ch from hook, dc to end. 55 sts Working in back loops only cont as folls:
❑ Row 1: 1ch, dc to end
❑ Rep this row 35 times more

❑ Row 1: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 25 sts, turn
❑ Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 12 sts, turn
❑ Row 3: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 12 sts, 1htr, 1dc, turn
❑ Row 4: 1ch, 1dc in each st of thumb, 6ch
❑ Row 5: 1dc in second ch from hook, 1dc in next 18 sts, 1htr, 1dc, turn
❑ Row 6: 1ch, 1dc in each st of thumb
❑ Row 7: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 21 sts, 1htr, 1dc, turn
❑ Rows 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16: as Row 6
❑ Row 9: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 23 sts, 1htr in next st, 1dc, turn
❑ Row 11: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 21 sts, 1htr in next st, 1dc, turn
❑ Row 13: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 22 sts, sl st in next st, turn
❑ Row 15: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 20 sts, sl st in next st, turn
❑ Row 17: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 18 sts, sl st in next st, turn
❑ Row 18: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 14 sts, turn
❑ Row 19: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 12 sts
❑ Fasten off

Sew mitt together, joining side of thumb to foundation ch. Sew thumb seam then sew side seam of mitt

❑ Foundation row: 1dc in second ch from hook, dc to end. 51 sts Working in back loops only cont as folls:
❑ Row 1: 3ch, 1tr in same st, 1tr in each of next 23 sts, tr3tog, 1tr in each of next 23 sts, 2tr in final st
❑ Rep this row 68 times more

❑ Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr), tr2tog, 1tr in each of next 21 sts, tr3tog, 1tr in each of next 21 sts, tr2tog, 1tr, turn. 47 sts
❑ Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), tr2tog, 1tr in each st to 1tr before tr3tog, tr3tog, 1tr in each st to last 3 sts, tr2tog, 1tr, turn. 43 sts
❑ Rep this row, dec as set until seven sts rem
❑ Next row: 3ch (counts as 1tr), miss one st, tr3tog, miss one st, 1tr
❑ Next row: 2ch, tr2tog, fasten off, turn

COMPLETE OTHER END
Rejoin yarn to widest part of diamond just completed
❑ Next row: 25dc along first side working 3dc in centre point, 25dc down other side, turn
❑ Next row: 3ch (counts as 1tr), tr2tog in next 2sts, 1tr in each of next 23 sts, 3tr in next st, 1tr in each of next 23 sts, tr2tog in next st, 1tr in final st, turn
❑ Repeat this row 68 times more
❑ Next row: 1ch, 1dc in each st to end
❑ Fasten off
Block scarf and weave in all ends LK

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Scott (hat): to fit average man’s head
Kirk(mitts): to fit average man’s hands
McCoy (scarf): 22cm wide x 226cm long (point to point)