Avery Hand Warmers by Rhonda Potteet

Avery Hand Warmers

Knitting
September 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 2 - 2.75 mm
200 - 220 yards (183 - 201 m)
One size. Fits most children 12 months - 6yr
English
This pattern is available for $4.99.

The finished hand warmers feature a simple garter stitch and cable design, perfect for matching any Fall/Winter outfit. The non-bulky design and use of fingering weight yarn allows for items to snugly fit on little ones hands yet allowing plenty of room to move. These hand warmers are perfect for little ones who will be collecting acorns or picking apples in the cooler seasons.

Pattern includes: comprehensive charts, detailed written instructions, suggestions, and color photos.

This pattern is a perfect option for any knitter who knows some intermediate techniques of knitting, such as creating cables and knitting in the round. . No prior experience needed of making hand warmers since this pattern gives detailed, step-by-step instructions. You will need a PDF viewer installed on your computer to download the file.

Skill Level of Difficulty: 2 out of 5

Materials and tools needed to make these hand warmers:
1 skein Quince & Co. Finch (100% American Wool; 221yds = 50g) shown in color “Chanterelle,” or 1 skein Quince & Co. Tern (75% wool/25% silk; 221yds=50g). May substitute comparable fingering weight yarn

  • Size 2 US (2.75mm) double pointed needles or circular, or size needed to obtain gauge.

  • Cable needle

  • At least one Stitch Marker

  • Tapestry needle

Gauge: 8 sts= 1”

Finished Sizes:
One size fits most children 12 months to 6 years.
Length: 4.5”, Circumference: 6” (un-stretched)
Will stretch up to 8.5” Circumference
{Shown on a 3T size model}