Helping Hands by Melani Gerenia

Helping Hands

Knitting
February 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in colorwork chart
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
84 - 165 yards (77 - 151 m)
1 (2, 3)
English
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A perfect weekend project for a knitter looking to try their hand at colorwork. Created with Fingerless Mitt and Glove options and 3 sizes, this pattern is perfect when knitting for a variety of sizes.

Sizes
Size 1 (Size 2, Size 3). 1 (2, 3)

  • Finished Palm Circumference: 6 (7, 8)in / 15.5 (18, 20.5) cm.
  • Finished Wrist Circumference: 5 (6, 7)in / 13 (15.5, 18)cm.
  • Suggested ease: 0-1 in (0-2 cm) of negative ease.
  • The sample shown is Size 2.
  • If you are between sizes, opt for smaller size

Gauge
24 sts x 33 rnds over 4 in / 10 cm in Colorwork Chart with larger needles.

Yarn
Approx. yards/meters:
Fingerless Mitts:

  • Main Color (MC): 42 (47, 70)yds / 39 (43, 64)meters
  • Contrast Color (CC): 42 (47, 70)yds / 39 (43, 64)meters

Gloves:

  • MC: 42 (47, 70)yds / 39 (43, 64)meters
  • CC: 65 (70, 95)yds / 60 (64, 87)meters

Yarn Used:
Basic DK by Melani’s Stache in various colorways. 100% SW Merino. 231yds/100g per skein.