Everything’s magical when it snows… One of the best things about cold weather is the chance to bundle up in some lovely, hand-knit goodness. Inspired by Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, the vivacious mother and more down-to-earth daughter at the heart of the long-running show “Gilmore Girls”, this set is overloaded with options.

The Boot Cuffs/Leg Warmers come in two weights--bulky (“RORY”) and double-bulky (“LORELAI”)--and are written formulaically to be made in any size. There is a bonus “half-width” chart included, in case you only want to have one cable (better for wee legs).

The bulky-weight Mittens can be made closed or fingerless in two lengths, and range in sizes to suit hands from very small (approximately 5.5” around, so the average 3- or 4-year-old) up to ladies’ large (about 8.5”).

The best part? You can have an entire set done in one or two weekends! Perfect for gifting--even if it’s to yourself! :-)

SKILL LEVEL: Boot Cuffs: Easy; Mittens: Intermediate.
FORMAT: Adobe PDF File
SIZES: Boot Cuffs: Any size (formulaic); Mittens: Four sizes, with hand circumferences in 1 1/2 inch increments from 5 inches (14.0 cm) to 8.5 inches (21.6 cm)
TUTORIALS: A full glossary is included, as well as four photo tutorials: Super-Stretchy Cast On, Long-Tail Cast On, Super-Stretchy Bind Off, and Sewn Rib Bind Off. Cable instructions are both written out and shown using charts.
SKILLS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS PATTERN: Knit, purl, make a gauge swatch in Stockinette Stitch. The cable charts are very basic, so previous experience using charts is not required.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES - BOOT CUFFS:
LORELAI: Two colours bulky weight (12 ply) yarn - 150 g/205-219 yds of each colour (I used Knit Picks’ Wool of the Andes Superwash Bulky in Amethyst Heather and Garnet Heather); 10 mm (US 15) double pointed needles or circular needle (at least 24”); Opt. – You can also have 10 mm straight needles for band of cuff, OR you could just use your circular as though it were straight and turn your work; cable needle, yarn needle, scraps of yarn for markers and stitch holders; ten buttons between 22 mm (7/8”) to 29 mm (1 1/8”) circ., large crochet hook (about 5.0 mm/US H – opt.)
RORY: 150 g/205-219 yds bulky weight (12 ply) yarn (I used Zealana.Eco 100% Merino Highland Wool in shade 108, Storm Grey); 6.5 mm (US 10 ½) double pointed needles (opt. you can also have 6.5 mm straight needles for band of cuff, but you could just use your dpns as straights); cable needle, yarn needle, scraps of yarn for markers and stitch holders; ten 16 mm (5/8”) or 19 mm (¾”) buttons, medium crochet hook (about 3.5 mm/US E – opt.) (Note: For Bonus SINGLE CABLE, you only need six buttons.)

REQUIRED SUPPLIES - MITTENS:
LORELAI: Colour A (Trim): approx. 8 g/12 yds and Colour B (Main): 100 g/146 yds bulky weight (12 ply) yarn; RORY: 100 g/146 yds bulky weight (12 ply) yarn; BOTH: 6.5 mm double pointed needles, cable needle, yarn scraps for markers and stitch holder (thumb stitches)

Printing Suggestion: If you choose to print this pattern, it will be easiest to follow if you print it double-sided and staple it down the left side in booklet form.

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