These stranded colourwork mitts use a simple steeked opening for the thumb and are an ideal first project to try out steeking.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)
To Fit Actual Hand Circumference Up To: 7.25 (8, 8.75)” / 18.5 (20.5, 22) cm
0-1” / 0-2.5 cm of positive ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hand Circumference: 7.25 (8, 8.75)” / 18.5 (20.5, 22) cm
Medium size modelled with 0.5” / 1.5 cm of positive ease
Length of Mitt: 7.25 (7.75, 8.25)” / 18.5 (19.5, 21) cm

YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Nua Sport’ (60% Merino, 20% Yak, 20% Linen; 153 yds / 140 m per 1.8 oz / 50 g); colours: MC: Sea Veggies (9818), 1 skein, CC: Cerebellum (9817), 1 skein
Approx yardage needed: MC: 103 (122, 142) yds / 94 (111, 130) m; CC: 46 (54, 63) yds / 42 (50, 58) m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, 32” / 80 cm long for magic loop or double-pointed needles
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Tapestry needle, stitch marker, waste yarn (fingering weight), crochet hook approx. Size C (2.75mm)

GAUGE
25 sts and 32 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St St blocked
25 sts and 30 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Stranded Colourwork blocked