Polar Stripe Set

[Sign up for my newsletter here to receive a discount on all new patterns!][1] This pattern is also available as a [Lion Brand crochet kit][2]. The kit comes with a free copy of the PDF pattern as well as all the yarn required in your chosen colourway! ---------- [Shop my first book, Modern Crochet Sweaters, here or wherever you buy your books!][3] [Shop my second book, Summer Crochet, here or wherever you buy your books!][4] ---------- ABOUT ===== This Nordic-inspired coordinating set features a bold, high-contrast striping pattern for a timeless winter aesthetic. The hat has a fold-over brim and playful pom, while the scarf is finished with fringe. This is a beginner-friendly pattern using only simple stitches and basic shapes. For more information and additional photos, visit [knitsnknots.ca/polar-stripe-set][5]. [The full **Lion Brand crochet kit** can be found here!][6] MATERIALS ========= **Yarn:** Worsted—[Lion Brand Pound][7] of Love in 2 different colorways: “Antique White” (Color A) and “Denim” (Color B) * 100% Acrylic * 1020 yds (932 m) per 16 oz (454 g) skein * Find this yarn on [lionbrand.com][8] or visit [yarnsub.com][9] to find comparable substitutes available in your region **Yardage:**  1 skein or 575 yds (526 m) of Color A 1 skein or 400 yds (366 m) of Color B **Yarn Substitution:** Substitute [Lion Brand Pound of Love][10] with any similar worsted weight (category #4) yarn that matches gauge. **Hooks Required:** Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) or size that is approximately 0.5 mm smaller than main gauge hook (for working the fringe set-up rows) **Notions:** Tapestry needle, scissors, pompom maker (sample shown uses a Clover brand 3⅜" pompom maker), approximately 3-5 locking stitch markers for helping to seam the hat closed GAUGE ========= 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = approximately 14 sts and 18 rows, blocked. Full, detailed swatch instructions included in pattern PDF. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS ========= **Scarf** Finished scarf (excluding fringe) measures approximately 66.25” (168 cm) in length and 8.25” (21 cm) in width, blocked. **Hat** **Sizing:** This hat is written in two sizes as follows: Adult Small (Adult Large), intended to be worn with approximately 3-5” (8-13 cm) of negative ease, though the pattern will allow you to customize this circumference. The measurements below show the finished hat measurements. The first set of numbers is the circumference, the second set of numbers is the height, unfolded. * **Adult Small:** 18” (46 cm) | 12.5” (32 cm) * **Adult Large:** 19” (48 cm) | 13” (33 cm) PATTERN NOTES ============= **Skill Level:** Easy **Stitch Counts:** Stitch counts are listed after each row. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row. For the hat, if only one number is provided, it applies to both sizes. **Right Side/Wrong Side:** The right side (RS) of this scarf is the side that faces you as you crochet all odd-numbered rows. (Though both sides are pleasing enough to be presented as the RS.) **Turning Chain:** The turning chain does not count as a stitch anywhere in this pattern. **Construction:** The scarf is worked lengthwise until achieving the desired width. Set-Up Rows are worked across both short ends of the scarf onto which the fringe is attached. The hat is worked flat in two pieces: the ribbing and the body. These pieces are seamed together and cinched at the top before adding a pompom. **Pattern Multiple:** This stitch pattern uses a pattern multiple of 2. **Scarf Length:** To customize the length of your scarf, begin with any even-numbered chain. This beginning chain is the length of your scarf. **Changing Colors:** You will change colors every 2 rows. When changing colors, work the last stitch of the row with the old color, but do not work the final yarn-over to close the stitch. Work this yarn-over with the new color. Then drop the old color (leave it there to pick up when you begin the next stripe in that color) and continue crocheting with the new color. TERMS + ABBREVIATIONS ===================== *Written in U.S. Crochet terms* **ch:** chain **dc:** double crochet **rep:** repeat **RS:** right side **sc:** single crochet **sl st:** slip stitch **slstBLO:** slip stitch through the back loop only **st(s):** stitch(es) **WS:** wrong side ---------- [Shop my first book, **Modern Crochet Sweaters**, here or wherever you buy your books!][11] [Shop my second book, **Summer Crochet**, here or wherever you buy your books!][12] [1]: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6138c9e57accb4c0210200f0 [2]: https://lionbrand.sjv.io/Bn3GAW [3]: https://amzn.to/4dITbMj [4]: https://amzn.to/3zRL7Lg [5]: https://knitsnknots.ca/polar-stripe-set [6]: https://lionbrand.sjv.io/2axXB0 [7]: https://lionbrand.sjv.io/kOBQVv [8]: https://lionbrand.sjv.io/kOBQVv [9]: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/lion_brand/pound_of_love [10]: https://lionbrand.sjv.io/kOBQVv [11]: https://amzn.to/4dITbMj [12]: https://amzn.to/3zRL7Lg