A wonderful and cozy pair of hand warmers! And a great weekend project, too. Sized for everyone in the family.
size:
small (medium, large, x-large)
measure hand from wrist to fingertips: 4-5" (5-6", 6-7", 7-8")
gauge:
24 sts over 4 inches in stockinette stitch
yarn:
1 skein weepaca by Big Bad Wool [50% fine washable merino / 50% baby alpaca; 95 yds / 86 m] as shown above.
approximately 2 yards of weepaca per color. completes a round of hearts per mitt for the largest size.
2 color option: 1 skein per color – reversing main color and contrasting color, as shown on page 2.
tools:
size 4 (3.5 mm) DPN's, stitch markers, stitch holder, tapestry needle for weaving ends.
Skills Recommended: working in the round with DPN's, m1 increases, changing colors, using a chart for colorwork as a guide. Become familiar with the abbreviations used in this pattern before you begin.