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Diamond Dog Mitts Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women, Men

Item:

Mittens

Skill Level:

Advanced

Pattern Description:

Traditional suit patterns become bold and modern when enlarged. The different patterns included let you avoid second mitt syndrome by making mis-matched mitts if you're feeling funky.

This pattern was designed to introduce basic intarsia techniques. The knitter has a choice of when to move to the next level of complexity.
These mitts are knit flat and seamed at the end. The colorwork is charted.

Gauge:

25 sts x 28 rows = 4"/ 10 cm in st st

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

women's S/M(men's M/L)
Diamond Hand: 7(9.25)"/ 17.75(23.5) cm
Hound Hand: 8(10)"/20(25.5) cm

Materials:

Yarn, approx. 80 yds each of 2 colors
US 3/ 3.25 mm needles for working flat - or size required to get gauge

You Will Also Need:

tapestry needle
bobbins (optional)

Suggested yarn:

160 yards of DK weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light (50% peruvian wool, %50 super fine alpaca; 144 yds/133 m; 50 gr/ 1.75 oz).

Colorway:

Cordoba Grape (Dark Maroon), Winter White