Chestnut-mittens, CaMaRose

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Printed pattern.The fingerless mittens are knit in the round on DPNs and have a simple 2x2 ribbing. The hand is knit in stockinette stitch with increases for the thumb gusset which gives the mitten a nice fit. These fingerless mittens are an incredibly beginner friendly project. After the written pattern, you will find a detailed photo tutorial. The pictured model is the child mittens, model 1.

Sizes: children from age 6 and up (women) men.

Length: approx. 20 (21.5) 24.5 cm.

Yarn: Lamauld (50 % llama and 50 % wool) from CaMaRose.dk.

Alternative yarn: Lamatweed (40 % llama, 40 % wool, and 20 % Donegal) from CaMaRose.dk.

Yarn requirement: 1 (1) 1 skein of Lamauld or Lamatweed. NOTE! The men’s mittens can only just be knitted from 1 skein of yarn if gauge and measurements are met.

Suggested needle size: 4.5 mm DPNs.

Furthermore, you will need: 1 tapestry needle, stitch markers (or scrap yarn), and, if needed, a row counter to keep track of the rounds.

Gauge: approx. 20 sts x 26 rounds on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch. If you do not get gauge, try again with smaller or bigger needles.