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Houndstooth Mitts Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women, Men

Item:

Mittens

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

Knitting in the round
double knitting
provisional crochet cast on

Pattern Description:

Traditional Houndstooth is a small broken-check textile pattern. It is popular in both mens and womens fashion ans seems especially prevelant this season. This pattern can be worked in traditional or contemporary contrasting colours.
The result of double knitting makes these mittens especially gushy and warm. The technique is well described in the instructions so even if this is your firts double knit experience, you should be able to knit this project.
The matching hat is also available for purchase.

Gauge:

12.5 stitches and 15 rows = 2 inches in stockinette

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Size adult Small/Medium/Large

Materials:

3.73mm dpn
2 skeins contrasting DK weight yarn
3.75mm crochet hook

You Will Also Need:

2 Stitch Markers
Scrap contrasting yarn for cast on

Suggested yarn:

375 yards of DK weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Yummy Yarn Studio - DK MCN

Colorway:

Ginger Root