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Raised diagonal bands of knitted stitches add movement and texture to the Alloy Mitts. These mitts are worked in the round from the cuff up and use simple thumb shaping to create the perfect fit. Add optional silver foil to the diagonal stitches to give the mitts a bit of shine.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 4

Finished Size 7 ¾ (9)“ hand circumference and 6 (7)” long. Mitts shown measure 9”.

Yarn Juniper Moon Farm Fourteen (90% Merino wool, 10% cashmere; 147 yd 135 m/ 1 ¾ oz 50 g): #02 Dreamscape, 1 ball (see Notes). Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for thumb; tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 26 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needles.

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NOTES

• These mitts are worked in the round from the cuff up.

• The larger size used almost all of one ball of yarn. Consider purchasing an extra ball as insurance.