Guerrero Mitts by Juliana Lustenader

Guerrero Mitts

Knitting
October 2018
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stranded stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
320 yards (293 m)
Small (Large) = 6.5" (8") around hand
English
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The Guerrero Mitts are the sister pattern to the Guerrero Hat. Add both patterns to your cart and you will automatically receive one pattern free at checkout!

Located in the heart of the famous Mission District of San Francisco, Guerrero street is known for it’s vibrant, multi-cultural community. Brick walls turn into intricate murals depicting the indigenous people of California. The Guerrero Mitts are inspired by the art found along Guerrero street and its brick canvas.

The Guerrero Mitts are knit from the bottom up in the round, beginning and ending with a twisted rib. The thumb gusset is worked simultaneously with the hand colorwork. Separate thumb and hand colorwork charts are included in the pattern.

Sizes: Small (Large) = 6 ½” (8”) around hand.

Gauge: 18 sts x 20 rounds = 4” on larger needles in colorwork pattern.

Yarn: Plymouth Chunky Merino Superwash (123 yrds / 112 m, 100g / 3.53 oz, 100% superwash merino wool); 100 yrds of MC (Taupe Heather), 60 yrds of CC1 (Natural) and 60 yrds of CC2 (Copper Heather), or three colors of any bulky weight yarn to obtain gauge.

Needles: US size 8 (5mm) and US size 9 (5.5mm) dpns, or any size necessary to obtain gauge.

Other Materials: Stitch markers (2), darning needle.

Skills Needed:
Knitting in the round
Stranded colorwork
Increases
Twisted sts
Picking up sts

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