The Do the Math Set is two patterns (one for Mittens and one for a Headband) with two sections: a regular knitting pattern with sizes and specific instructions for yarns meeting gauge and a section where you can pick any measurements, any yarn gauge and with a little math, can create your own patterns! The Do the Math Headband is knit in the round and folded to create a double-layer of fabric. graft stitch is used at the end to join the finished edge with the cast on edge. The Do the Math Mittens are knit in the round with folded cuffs, an after-thought thumb and 5 points of decreasing at the top.

Pattern Language: English

Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced Beginner

Size guide - Mittens
The pattern includes directions for 5 sizes in addition to section where there are detailed instructions on how to create any size you want!

Size Toddler
Circumference: 5.5”/14cm
Length: 5.75”/14.5cm

Size Child
Circumference: 6.25”/16cm
Length: 7”/17.75cm

Size S
Circumference: 7.25”/18.5cm
Length: 9”/23cm

Size M
Circumference: 8”/20cm
Length: 9.5”/24cm

Size L
Circumference: 9”/23cm
Length: 10.5”/26.5cm

Needles - Mittens
4mm and 4.5mm circular needles

Gauge - Mittens
4.5mm Stockinette (4”x4”): 22 stitches by 28 rows

Yarn - Mittens
You will need approximately 60m, 80m, (100m, 120m, 140m) of sport weight Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino 165m/50g and 60m, 80m, (100m, 120m, 140m) of lace weight Hobbii Friends Kid Silk 200m/25g or a suitable alternative that meets gauge. A useful place to look for substitutions is https://yarnsub.com/.

Size guide - Headband
The pattern includes directions for 4 sizes in addition to section where there are detailed instructions on how to create any size you want!

Size Child
Circumference: 19”/48cm
Length: 2.5”/6.5cm

Size S
Circumference: 20”/51cm
Length: 3”/7.5cm

Size M
Circumference: 21/53
Length: 3”/7.5cm

Size L
Circumference: 22/56
Length: 3”/7.5cm

Needles - Headband
4mm circular needles, 4mm crochet hook and a second set of circular needles 4mm or smaller.

Gauge - Headband
4mm 2x2 rib in the round (4”x4”): 24 stitches by 32 rows

Yarn - Headband
90m, (100m, 130m, 160m) of sport weight Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino 165m/50g and 90m, (100m, 130m, 160m) of lace weight Hobbii Friends Kid Silk 200m/25g or a suitable alternative that meets gauge. A useful place to look for substitutions is https://yarnsub.com/.

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Thank you to my test knitters!!

Photo credits to:
@clothsbyclare
@crafty.coww
@bypihla
@bixknits