A nod to our beloved pollinators, the Propolis Mitts are a transitional weather fingerless mitten, which knit up super quickly in a DK weight yarn. They are knit in the round using the magic loop method, (but can be knit on double pointed needles if you prefer) and the bumble bee motif is added on after finishing using duplicate stitch embroidery!

Yarn: 100 yards of DK weight is enough for the largest size in your main color, and about 10 yards of contrasting color in same weight is ample for the bee pattern

Sizes: S (M, L) sample shown in size M

To fit palm circumference of: 7(7.5, 8)in; 17.75(19, 20.3)cm
Ideal fit has about 1 inch of negative ease.

Finished object measurements after blocking:
Hand circumferences: 6(6.5, 7)inches; 15.25(16.5, 17.75)cm
Length: 5.75(6, 6.25)inches; 14.5,(15.25, 15.8)cm

Sizes can be adapted smaller or larger by adding or subtracting 4 stitches to your cast on count, and adding or subtracting 1 increase row in the thumb gusset section.

Needles: US Size 5 (3.75mm) 29-40 inch circular needles

Gauge: 20 stitches and 34 rows = 4in
on US size 5 in stockinette (taken after blocking)

Techniques used: magic loop circular knitting, thumb gusset, duplicate stitch.