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The Holly Mittens Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women

Item:

Mittens

Skill Level:

Expert

Basic Skills Necessary:

Work with DPNs or magic loop
Knit
Purl
Cable
Cap a cable
Many increases
Many different decreases
Sewing on knit applique

Pattern Description:

I love holly leaves, the curves and points all together, the shine, the festive color no matter how cold it is. So I thought playing with tricky ring cable techniques, fancy increases and decreases to make some holly leaves on my hands would be as cheery as the holly leaves on my friend's bush.

Gauge:

Stockinette done in the round after blocking
7st/inch, 10 rows/inch.

Reverse stockinette done in the round after
blocking 4.5st/inch, 7 rows/inch.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

6.5, 7.75, 8.75, 10, 11 inches diameter at the knuckle

Materials:

#5 dpns or long circular needle
cable needle
darning needle

Suggested yarn:

164 yards of Sport weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Cascade 220 sport