The design for these mitts is inspired by the Irish Claddagh ring, and, like the ring, are made to be flippable in order to indicate heart-availability.

Materials

• US size 1 (2.25 mm) dpns or circular needles (for magic loop)
• 2 or 3 colors fingering weight yarn:
• MC (main color): ~110 yds (101 m) if using 2 colors, or ~70 yds (64 m) if using 3
• CC (contrasting color): ~70 yds (64 m)
• AC (accent color, optional): ~40 yds (37 m)

Gauge
32 sts and 34 rows over 4”x4” (10x10 cm)

Finished Measurements
L: 6.125” (15.5 cm)
Circumference: 8.25” (30 cm) unstretched

Techniques Used

• peasant/afterthought thumb