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We used to have old, single pane windows in the house and though I certainly don’t miss the drafts, I do miss the intricate patterns of frost on the glass—stunningly beautiful and incredibly intricate! These mitts doesn’t begin to do those patterns justice, but it is what was in my mind’s eye while working on these designs! The design includes a long fold-over ribbing section at the top that can be unfolded to cover more of the fingers, but a much shorter rib section will work just fine if that is your preference.
There are two sizes given, but additional sizes could be made using different yarn weights and needle sizes—smaller or larger gauges. Two colors are all you need, but if you have a favorite high contrast color, feel free to use it for the cast-on round!

SIZES: Adult Average, (Adult Large)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
7.5 (8.5) inch circumference
Length (adjustable): 8.5, (9.25) inches, from cuff to top ribbing (with top ribbing folded in half)
Fits hands measuring up to 8, (9) inches around palm (circumference).
Changes to gauge or yarn weight, or adding length, may require extra yarn
GAUGE: (over blocked colorwork pattern)
30 sts and 34 rnds = 4 inches/10 cm
NEEDLES:
US Size 2.5 (3.0mm) needle(s) (or size needed to obtain gauge)
US Size 2 (2.75mm) needle(s) (or one size smaller than gauge needle)
Use your preferred method for working small circumferences in the round.
YARN: Sport-weight or fingering wool yarn that knits to gauge
Sample is worked in Rauma Garn Finull (175m/50g)
Yards Required
SIZE Average Large
C1 (Dark) 110 130
C2 (Light ) 130 150
C3 (optional contrast) 10 15

NOTIONS: tapestry needle, waste yarn for stitch holder, 2 stitch markers
SKILLS USED: working in the round, increases (M1, M1L, M1R), using a chart, 2-color colorwork, picking up stitches

The samples in grey and white are knit with Rauma Finull, a
lovely yarn I sourced here in the US at The Woolly Thistle, an on-line shop specializing in woolly wool. This is an affiliate link which generates a small commission for me at no additional cost to you!

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