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In springtime, the first warm days cause all sorts of greenery and blooms to push their way up through the earth and climb along walls. The cables on these mitts remind me of a trellis filled with clematis blooms, while the bobbles feel like fresh spring fruit. Because the sample is knit in such a cheery yellow color, these mitts are named for pretty springtime daffodils.

These mitts are graded to four sizes and feature a mix of coin lace, cables, and bobbles climbing up the back of each hand. They feature a thumb gusset with modified placement for increased comfort.

SIZES

S, M, L, XL, finished mitt circumference of 6 (6.5, 7.5, 8.5) in / 15 (16.5, 19, 21.5) cm

MATERIALS

DK-weight yarn, 92 (100, 120, 135) yds/84 (92, 110, 124) m

Sample shown knit in Bad Sheep Yarn DK, 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon, 245 yds (224 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g)

GAUGE

4” (10 cm) square = 29 stitches x 39 rows in stockinette

NEEDLES

One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above

Suggested needle size: US 4 (3.5 mm)

TOOLS

Stitch markers (3), waste yarn for holding thumb stitches, tapestry needle, crochet hook, US size E (3.5 mm) for bobbles

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate. Techniques include knitting in the round, cables, bobbles, increases.