As the winter season approaches, there’s nothing quite like wrapping yourself and your loved ones in cozy, handmade accessories. The Red Heart Crochet Family Winter Sets pattern offers a warm trio of warm and stylish pieces: a hat, mittens. A scarf. Made for the whole family, this pattern is perfect for those looking to create matching sets that provide both warmth and charm.
These pieces are not only useful but also allow for a great opportunity to bond with family through crafting. Using the ever-popular Red Heart Super Saver yarn, the set is clear for makers of all skill levels, making it an ideal project for new makers and skilled crafters alike. With easy-to-follow steps and a range of sizes, you can fast customize your creations to fit everyone.
Red Heart Crochet Family: Understanding the Set’s Construction
The build of the winter set is clear and made to be beginner-friendly. Each piece—hat, mittens. Scarf—is crocheted apart, letting you to focus on one project at a time. The mittens are crafted without a exact left or right hand. Simplifies the process further as they can be made in identical pairs. They are worked in joined rounds, which helps maintain an even structure.
The scarf is made using a half double crochet stitch, giving it a sweet texture while remaining warm and cozy. It’s key to note that the scarf measures about 72 inches in length, making it useful for various styles of wear. The cuffs of the mittens feature a ribbed stitch, giving additional warmth and comfort.
Preparing Your Materials for This Sets
Before you start making, ensure you have all the needed supplies at hand. The primary yarn used in this pattern is Red Heart Super Saver. Is known for its durability and warmth. You will need a total of one ball for each size, whether for children or adults. Allows for making many sets from a single purchase.
Also, you will need Susan Bates crochet hooks in sizes U.S. H/8 (5 mm) and U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) to achieve the correct gauge. Having a yarn needle and stitch markers can also help keep your work organized and on track.
Specifications for the Winter Set Pattern
Sizes & fit
measures 72″ [183 cm].
Gauge & motif dimensions
12 sc and 15 rows = 4″ [10 cm] with larger hook. 14 sc and 16 rnds = 4″ [10 cm] with smaller hook.
Hook specified in the pattern
Sizes U.S. H/8 (5 mm) and U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge.
Materials Needed for the Winter Set
Red Heart® Super Saver® 1000 g™ (35 oz/1000 g; 1856 yds/1698 m) Sizes Child Adult Small Adult Large Soft Navy (0387) 1 1 1 ball 721/660 862/788 904/826 yds/m
Instructions for Crocheting the Winter Set
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written Child (Adult S -Adult L ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes. Approx = Approximately
| Abbreviation | Meaning in the original pattern |
|---|---|
| Beg | Beginning |
| Ch | Chain |
| Cont | Continue(ity) |
| Dc | Double crochet |
| Hdc | Half double crochet |
| Pat | Pattern |
| PM | Place marker |
| Rem | Remaining |
| Rep | Repeat |
| RS | Right side |
| Sc | Single crochet |
| Scbl | Single crochet in back loop only |
| Sc2tog | Draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook |
| Sl st | Slip stitch |
| St(s) | Stitch(es) |
| Tog | Together |
| Y oh | Yarn over hook |
| WS | Wrong side |
CROCHET I SKILL LEVEL: EASY
Sizes Child Adult Small Adult Large Hat: 18¼” [46.5 cm] 19½” [49.5 cm] 21″ [53.5 cm] around. Mittens: 6 x 7½” [15 x 19 cm] 7½ x 11½” [19 x 29 cm] 9½ x 12″ [24 x 30.5 cm] circumference x length. Scarf: Approx 7″ [18 cm] x 72″ [183 cm], excluding fringe.
Notes:
- Mittens are designed without a definite left or right hand and are worked in joined rounds.
- Cuffs are worked in ribbed stitch rows, working sc in back loops only. Cuffs are extra-long for added warmth or can be folded at wrist.
- Ch 2 does not count as hdc.
SCARF
With larger hook, ch 24.
1st row: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 22 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Repeat 2nd row until Scarf measures 72″ [183 cm]. Fasten off. Fringe: Cut 90 lengths of yarn 10″ [25.5 cm] long. Divide into 18 groups of 5 strands each – 9 groups for each end of Scarf. Spacing fringe groups evenly along short ends of Scarf, fold a fringe group in half to form a loop. Draw center of fringe group through end of Scarf, using crochet hook if desired. Thread fringe tails through loop and tighten to secure. Rep for each group of fringe. Trim fringe ends evenly.
HAT
Cuff: With larger hook ch 64 (68- 74). Join with sl st to first ch, taking care chain is not twisted.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each ch around. Join with sl st in back loop of first sc. Turn. 64 (68-74) sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each sc around. Join with sl st in back loop of first sc. Turn. Rep 2nd rnd until work from beg measures 5 (5½-5½)” [12.5 (14-14) cm] slightly stretched. Do not turn at end of last rnd. Crown: Change to smaller hook. Note: Join all rnds with sl st to first sc. Next rnd: (RS) Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Do not turn. Rep last rnd until work from beg measures 9 (10-10)” [ 23 (25.5- 25.5) cm], decreasing 0 (0-2) sc on last round. 64 (68-72) sc. Shape Top: 1st rnd: Ch 1. [Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 11 (12-13) sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc] 4 times. Join. 56 (60-64) sts.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. [Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 9 (10-11) sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc] 4 times. Join. 48 (52- 56) sts.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. [Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 7 (8-9) sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc] 4 times. Join. 40 (44-48) sts.
4th rnd: Ch 1. [Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 5 (6-7) sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc] 4 times. Join. 32 (36-40) sts.
5th rnd: Ch 1. [Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 3 (4-5) sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc] 4 times. Join. 24 (28-32) sts.
6th rnd: Ch 1. [Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 1 (2-3) sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc] 4 times. Join. 16 (20-24) sts. Adult Small and Adult Large Sizes Only: Next rnd: Ch 1. [Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next (0-1) sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc] 4 times. Join. (12-16) sts. All Sizes: Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Fasten off, leaving a long end. Weave end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
MITTENS
Cuff: With smaller hook, ch 15 (21-24).
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end of chain. 14 (20-23) sc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep 2nd row 16 (20-22) times more. Join 1st and last rows of Cuff using flat sl st join through both thicknesses. Note: Keep working yarn to WS of work so only flat sl st chain is visible on RS. Do not fasten off.
FLAT SL ST JOINING DIAGRAM
Hand: 1st rnd: Working into row ends on Cuff, work 18 (22-26) sl sts loosely evenly around. Join with sl st to first st.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. [1 sc in each of next 8 (10-12) sts. 2 sc in next st] twice. Join. 20 (24-28) sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. [1 sc in each of next 9 (11-13) sc. 2 sc in next sc] twice. Join. 22 (26-30) sc.
4th rnd: Ch 1. [1 sc in each of next 10 (12-14) sc. 2 sc in next sc] twice. Join. 24 (28-32) sc. Adult Small and Adult Large sizes only: 5th rnd: Ch 1. [1 sc in each of next (13-15) sc. 2 sc in next sc] twice. Join. (30-34) sc. Adult Large size only: 6th rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 16 sc. 2 sc in next sc) twice. Join. 36 sc.
7th rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 17 sc. 2 sc in next sc) twice. Join. 38 sc. All sizes: Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Rep last rnd 0 (2-2) times more. Thumb Opening: Next rnd: Ch 1. [1 sc in next 20 (26-32) sc. Ch 4 (5-6). Skip rem sts. Join with slip st to first sc. Upper Hand: Note: Upper Hand is worked in continuous rnds. Do not join. PM at end of each rnd to keep count. Next rnd: 1 sc in each st around. Rep last rnd 7 (8-11) times more. 24 (31-38) sc. Adult Small size only: Next rnd: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc around. 30 sts. All Sizes: Upper Hand Shaping
1st rnd: [1 sc in each of next 10 (13- 17) sc. Sc2tog] twice. 22 (28-36) sts.
2nd rnd: [1 sc in each of next 9 (12- 16) sc. Sc2tog] twice. 20 (26-34) sts.
3rd rnd: [1 sc in each of next 8 (11- 15) sc. Sc2tog] twice. 18 (24-32) sts.
4th rnd: [1 sc in each of next 7 (10- 14) sc. Sc2tog] twice. 16 (22-30) sts. Adult Small and Adult Large sizes only: 5th rnd: 1 sc in each st around.
6th rnd: [1 sc in each of next (9-13) sc. Sc2tog] twice. (20-28) sts. Next rnd: (Sc2tog) (10-14) times. All sizes: Next rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 8 (5-7) times. Fasten off. Weave end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely. Thumb: 1st rnd: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st, to thumb opening, closest to Upper Hand. Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join. 8 (9-12) sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join. Rep 2nd rnd 3 (6-7) times more. Next rnd: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Join. 6 (7-10) sts. Final rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 3 (3-5) times. 1 sc in last 0 (1-0) sc. Join. 3 (4-5) sts. Fasten off. Weave end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Family Winter Sets
What sizes are available for this winter set?
The pattern accommodates many sizes, with Child, Adult Small, and Adult Large. This means that you can create a matching set for everyone in the family. The exact sizes for each size are indicated through the pattern, making it easy to follow along and adjust as needed.
For example, the hat sizes range from about 18¼ inches for children to 21 inches for adults, making sure a soft fit for all ages. Be sure to pay focus to the size designations as you work through the steps.
How can I customize the colors for my winter set?
Customizing the color of your winter set is an excellent way to make it unique. While the pattern lists Soft Navy for the main color, feel free to experiment with distinct shades or even mix and match colors for each piece. This flexibility allows for a own touch. Is mainly fun if you are making the set for distinct family members.
Check using complementary colors for the cuffs of the mittens or the fringe of the scarf to create visual interest. Choose colors that reflect your family’s personality or the season to enhance the full look.
What is the best way to finish the scarf?
Ending the scarf uses adding fringe, which not only boosts its look but also adds a playful element. To create the fringe, you’ll cut equal lengths of yarn and attach them evenly along each end of the scarf. The pattern suggests using 90 lengths of yarn cut to about 10 inches each, divided into groups for easy application.
When attaching the fringe, fold each group in half to form a loop, then pull the loop through the end of the scarf and secure it by threading the tails through the loop. This skill ensures a neat finish and adds a sweet detail to the scarf.
With your supplies ready and a clear knowing of the build, it’s time to dive into this warm project. Happy making. Enjoy creating these family winter sets that will keep everyone warm and stylish through the chilly months!
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