Eye of the Needle Mittens
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Sample shown is size S in special edition Kent Aran, color Mussell Shell
Matching Motifs: Eye of the Needle Cap, Eye of the Needle CowlSpecial edition Kent Aran, Stone Soup Worsted, Kent Worsted, Confection Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, or any worsted/aran weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge.
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and density.
Finished Size:
6.25(7, 7.75, 8.5) inches in hand circumference (washed and air-dried, unstretched), to fit hands measuring up to 6(7, 8, 9) inches around palm (excluding thumb)
Note: sizing may be adjusted by using needles one size up (looser fit) or down (tighter fit)
Yarn Requirements:
130(155,175, 200) yards
Gauge:
20 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (knit flat, washed, and air-dried)
Needles:
DPNs size 4US (3.5 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
DPNs size 3US (3.25 mm) for cuff (or .25 mm smaller than gauge needle)
Note: mittens may be worked on two circular needles or using magic loop method, as desired