Those 70's Mitts by Amanda Hester Smith

Those 70's Mitts

Knitting
January 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 14 rows = 2 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
One size
English
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These simple fingerless mitts are quick and exciting to make as you progress through nine colors! I chose a 70’s color theme, hence the name, but color choices are completely up to you! You will work these boxy mitts flat before seaming and then pick up stitches for the thumb.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
7.75 inches 19.5 cm long by 8.75 inches 22.5 cm palm circumference
YARN
Quince & Co. Lark (100% wool; 134 yd 123 m per 50g skein); approximately ## g per color Shown in Pea Coat, River, Delft, Stream, Canvas, Bark, Barolo, Fox, and Honey
NEEDLES
US 6 4 mm 16 inch 40 cm circular needle US 5 3.75 mm double pointed needles
GAUGE
10 sts and 14 rows = 2 inches / 5 cm in stockinette on larger needles
NOTIONS
Stitch marker, tapestry needle, and blocking supplies
TECHNIQUES
Long tail cast on, slipped stitches, standard bind off, mattress stitch, picking up stitches, basic
decreases