Difficulty
Intermediate.

Skills
Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, working with two colors, reading a chart, binding off, picking up stitches.

Sizes
Small (Medium, Large).

Finished measurements
Mitt palm circumference: 6 (7, 8)“ / 15 (18, 20.5)cm.
Hat circumference: 20 (21.75, 23.25)” / 51 (55, 59)cm.

Gauge
24 stitches and 32 rounds = 4” / 10cm in stockinette stitch on US 3 (3.25 mm) needles.

Yarn
Blue Sky Alpacas Melange 100% baby alpaca; 110 yd (101m); 50 g hank; colors: #800 Cornflower (MC), #816 Peppercorn (CC).

Also shown in Blue Sky Alpacas Melange #808 Relish (MC) / Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight #504 Light tan (CC).

Needles
US 3 / 3.25mm: 1 set of DPNs or long circular, or size needed to obtain gauge.

US 1 / 2.25mm: 1 set of DPNs or long circular, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle

eBook published in December 2011