These mittens are worked in the round from the cuff up and use the afterthought thumb method. Note: The Baby size is a thumbless version.

SIZES

Baby, Child, Adult
Approx. 4, 6 (8, 10) in / 10, 15 (20, 25) cm, finished hand circumference

YARN

Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight (4ply) yarn that achieves gauge (tension)

YARDAGE

Approx. total yardage
60, 105 (170, 230) yd / 55, 96 (155, 210) m

NEEDLES

US 5 / 3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge (tension), for colorwork

US 4 / 3.5mm or one size smaller than gauge (tension) needle, optional for ribbing

8in / 20cm short flexible circulars, longer circulars for magic loop or DPNs

GAUGE (TENSION)

24 sts and 24 rnds = 4in / 10cm, over colorwork after blocking

NOTIONS

Stitch markers (one in different color)
Waste yarn for holding thumb stitches
Tapestry needle

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

1x1 ribbing; k2tog and ssk decreases; grafting; afterthought thumb worked from held stitches

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SAMPLES shown in the book are worked with:
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted,
100% Fine Highland Wool,
123yd/112m per 1¾oz/50g