Springtime Handwarmers by Courtney Kelley

Springtime Handwarmers

Knitting
March 2014
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in garter
US 4 - 3.5 mm
120 - 140 yards (110 - 128 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available for free.

Springtime Handwarmers

Yarn: The Fibre Company Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 159 yds/50gm skein): carnelian, 1 skein.
Gauge: 24 sts + 44 rows = 4” (10cm) in Garter Stitch, after blocking.
Needles: US 4 (3.75mm) needles, extra US 4 for optional three needle bind off.
Notions: 4 stitch markers (optional), tapestry needle.
Size: Finished circ 35.7 (41.7, 47.6, 53.5)” bust, to fit approx. 34-36 (40-42, 46-48, 52-54)” bust, see schematic for more detailed finished measurements.
Skills: knitting. Optional: picking up stitches, three needle bind off.

Worthy of Note: These can be knit and seamed together, or you can opt to work the “sew-as-you-go” bind off (see link below). Slip the first stitch of each row.

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